Within Sierra National Forest, Bear Wallow Camping Area sits along a river corridor managed by the US Forest Service. The established campground allows pets and provides direct water access for campers who prioritize riverside camping. Located in the Sanger area, the site operates under standard Forest Service protocols and regulations.
Mill Flat Campground lies just 0.2 miles southeast for campers seeking additional camping near Sierra National Forest.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
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
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- 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
