Bear Wallow Camping Area sits along a river in Sierra National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service with both drive-in and walk-in sites available. The campground provides standard amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and allows campfires, pets, and alcohol. Its riverside location offers direct water access for campers who enjoy proximity to flowing water. Mill Flat Campground sits just 0.2 miles southeast for those seeking additional options. The forest setting provides a base for exploring the broader Sierra Nevada region, with campgrounds around Sierra National Forest offering various alternatives throughout the area.
Description
Located along north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. Take a day hike on the Bear Wallow trail located just west of the campground. Great place for camping in spring and fall. Very hot during summer months. Please pack out all garbage. No cell phone coverage in the area. Pay phone is available at Balch Camp.
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Location
Public CampgroundBear Wallow Camping Area is located in California
Directions
Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns into Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. Travel past Kirch Flat campground, crossing over the Kings River. Continue another mile until the pavement ends at the Bailey Bridge. Cross over the bridge and make right turn up the Garnet Dike Road. Campground is about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Driving time from Fresno is 2 hours.
Coordinates
36.85912488 N
119.0987104 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 15 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 39 min from Merced, CA
