Within Sierra National Forest, Smalley Cove Campground provides a forested setting near the lake for campers with RVs up to 30 feet. The US Forest Service manages this established campground, which includes drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables, and allows both campfires and pets. Reservations are available for this paid campground. The location serves as a base for exploring pet-friendly campgrounds around Sierra National Forest with your four-legged companions.
Description
Shaded by Scrub oaks and Grey Pine, Smalley Cove Campground offers 5 campsites near Kerchoff Reservoir. A vault toilet is provided and campsites include picnic tables and grills.
Smalley Cove Campground and Day Use Area is located on the Kerckhoff Reservoir, and is available for tent camping or day use. There are five campsites with picnic tables and barbecue grills. Fishing for eastern brook trout, small-mouth bass, bluegill and catfish is best done from the reservoirs shoreline, or on a canoe or float tube. Guests return again and again to enjoy the magnificent Sierra National Forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSmalley Cove Campground is located in California
Directions
26 miles northeast of Clovis on Hwy 168, turn left onto Auberry road. Travel 2.8 miles to intersection, (Powerhouse road), turn left on to Powerhouse road and travel 8.4 miles. Turn left into campground
Coordinates
37.15304808 N
119.5126994 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 50 min from Fresno, CA
- 1 hr 21 min from Merced, CA
- 1 hr 24 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 27 min from Hanford, CA



