Stream access draws campers to Upper Chiquito Campground, where sites sit alongside flowing water in Sierra National Forest. The Forest Service facility operates from July through October at elevation, providing relief from valley heat during summer months. Basic amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, with RVs limited to 20 feet maximum length.
Reviewers highlight the creek-adjacent sites and mature trees suitable for hanging hammocks. The campground's layout spreads sites along the waterway, with enough spacing that neighboring campers remain out of earshot. For those exploring the broader region, camping spots near Sierra National Forest extend throughout the surrounding backcountry. The seasonal schedule and elevation make this a summer-focused destination for campers seeking creek access and cooler temperatures.
Description
This campground is located on the east fork of Chiquito Creek. There is garbage service at entrance to campground. Please pack out what you pack in. Each site has a table and fire ring.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsUpper Chiquito Campground is located in California near Fish Camp
Directions
Take Hwy 41 north from Fresno; continue thru Oakhurst to Road 222. Turn right on Road 222; travel approximately 5 miles to the Beasore Road, turn left and continue north on Beasore Road (5S07) approximately 15 miles, turn left at sign to campground.
Coordinates
37.50200045 N
119.40900067 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 18 min from Merced, CA
- 2 hrs 28 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 30 min from Hanford, CA







