Coyotes call through the night at this Forest Service campground positioned high along the route to Sonora Pass. Deadman Campground sits in open terrain with sites split between shaded spots on the outer loop and sunnier locations on the inner side of the road. The three vault toilets stay clean with minimal odor, and water spigots distributed throughout the campground provide good-tasting drinking water.
Camp hosts sell firewood on-site, and the generously sized sites accommodate both RVs and tent campers. The campground fills by early afternoon on busy weekends, so arriving early secures the best spots. Wildlife sightings are common in this remote location within campsites near Stanislaus National Forest. No pets are permitted at this quiet, secluded base camp for high-country exploration.
Description
__Deadman Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River, one mile from Highway 108 on the Kennedy Meadow Road. It is about 29 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are a total of 17 camping sites; two walk-in sites. The main road is paved and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped to hydrants serving multiple sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.
Reservation Info
First come, first served. No reservations may be made for Deadman Campground.
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Location
Public CampgroundDeadman Campground is located in California
Directions
29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road, near Baker Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.
Coordinates
38.317201 N
119.748703 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
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Modesto, CA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Merced, CA
- 2 hrs 30 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 58 min from Reno, NV









