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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$3/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Park open 8 a.m. unt...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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3100 S. Old Floral City Road, Inverness FL 34450
Scout troops, youth groups, or any small crew that can reserve ahead and sleep on the ground. The oak hammock sites have fire rings, potable water, and lake views at a price that's hard to argue with, and the Dogwood and Fort Site trails are right there.
Solo campers or couples won't find a fit here, all four sites are group-oriented and primitive. No showers, no flush toilets, no electricity, and weekend race-track noise can carry across the park depending on the season.
Context for the broader area surrounding Fort Cooper State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10166.htm">Little Panoche Dam</A> is a feature of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/casanluis.html">Central Valley Project - San Luis Unit</A>. The area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access by foot only. Parking lot provided. Nearest main highway, I-5. Nearest community, Los Banos (18 miles north of Dam). Birdwatching, sightseeing, picnicking, and nature study allowed. Hunting of all game species in season. Fishing allowed in the pool. Predominate species are black bass, bluegill, and white catfish.
Site is about 5 miles west of I-5 on Little Panoche Road in Western Fresno County.
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Fall delivers the most comfortable camping, with daytime temperatures in the mid-60s to mid-80s F and lower humidity after summer's heat. The lake stays calm and clear for paddling and fishing, and migratory birds pass through in good numbers. Cooler, drier months from late fall through early spring are best for hiking and reduce the heavy tick activity some trail users report in warm seasons. Weekend noise from a nearby racetrack can intrude during racing season; weekday visits or off-season camping tend to be quieter.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Primitive group camp with basic amenities: potable water, porta‑lets, picnic tables, grills and fire rings at each site. Park day‑use area offers restrooms, picnic facilities, playground, picnic pavilion, parking and a Lake Lodge/recreation hall for events.
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