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Lost Lake Campground offers five pet-friendly camping options near Friant with trail access and riverside sites. Dogs are welcome at all developed campsites with standard leash requirements. Millerton Lake State Recreation Area Campground provides additional pet-friendly options with both tent and RV accommodations. Camping areas feature picnic tables, fire rings, and clean restrooms, though shower facilities vary between locations. Sites at Lost Lake remain relatively private despite proximity to neighboring campers, with most visitors noting respectful neighbors. During summer months, the area experiences high temperatures, but riverside camping provides natural cooling.
Fresno County Lost Lake Recreation Area provides easy access to the San Joaquin River, ideal for pets who enjoy swimming. The recreation area includes several hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs, with connections to longer routes through the surrounding hills. Campsites are located within minutes of local stores for pet food and supplies. The campground enforces a quiet policy after 7pm which helps prevent nighttime disturbances. Day use costs $5 while overnight camping is $25, with gate closures enforced after hours. Sites closest to the river are most popular during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F. The area's location just a few miles outside of town makes it accessible for quick weekend trips with pets.
"Enjoyed hiking around the area. Our dogs loved the water. Would definitely stay again. Camp hosts were very friendly and helpful."
"Bathrooms were so-so with regard to cleanliness but most sites had its own access to water which was awesome!"
from $30 - $200 / night
Check Availability"It was quite and have several trails to walk on. Their is a nice that runs by the campgrounds and further down and pass the station where pay the toll to the stake park."
"A few miles out of town, store close by. Usually mostly empty and good privacy"
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Even with all the rain, the lake isn’t very full. The campground, including the bathroom, was clean."
"The site we stayed at had a nice fire ring, was flat, had a picnic table and it was close to running water. We tent camped, but it looked like there were plenty of RV spots too. Nice and quiet too."
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Shaver Lake is so beautiful! We try to get a campsite next to the water. We also reserve a boat so we can explore the lake."
"Great campsite if you want to camp around Shaver Lake in the Sierras of California. Beautify lake, plenty of water sports. The small town has great rustic mountain vibe."
from $40 - $105 / night
Check Availability"Quiet; dog park; pool; playground; fire pit ; only thing is sites and small."
"RV spaces have many different location styles, secluded, views, groups etc.
Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section. Playground. Bathrooms/showers were freshly renovated and clean."
from $5 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Bass lake is the perfect campground for young family camping. There are plenty of facilities and even a restaurant."
"It's a nice place real nice open large camp area pretty cool nice trail to a bridge overlooking the San Joaquin River gorge I really enjoyed it it's much more fun if you have horses to ride"
"They all kept saying it was the best camping trip they ever had.. our hosts Frank and Jamie were super sweet and welcoming.. the campgrounds are immaculate and near the water."
"The access to the lake is a little walk but not too far and the cove is perfect for relaxing with kids. Highly recommend!"
from $48 - $99 / night
Check Availability"This location was helpful when trying to take care of ordinary business matters. The park is well maintained and provided a nice area to walk with my pup."
GuideThis would be a great place if it was clean. Lots of junky trailers with junk & garbage. No dog park area, no doggie bags. On positive side, staff is friendly & sites are roomy.
ScoutQuiet; dog park; pool; playground; fire pit ; only thing is sites and small.
GuideFHU with large pull through spots. Quiet place that was nice to spend a few days at while exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Place has grass, dog park, lots of kids play areas, adults game areas, fishing pond, creek and river next to property is very pretty. We really enjoyed it.
RangerThis campground is situated by a lake. Love this spot! You’ll hear all the frogs by night and birds in the morning, great place for fly fishing or cat fishing and nice folks staying here! We had a bit of fun filling the truck up to make a portable pool, it’s quite warm in the summer months but perfect if you’re visiting the Clovis Rodeo!!! A local town isn’t far away. Great place for the family and pet friendly! It is pitch black at night, so bring flashlights. Restrooms are available, some sites have water, and trash dump is available. There’s no place on premise to purchase wood but park rangers operate entry at a booth during business hours for more information during your stay, if needed.
ScoutWow what a beautiful park with large sites that have space a privacy…. Not your typical RV parking lot. You do have to be an Escapees member but easy to sign up if you aren’t… you can also add it to tour existing Harvest Host membership as they merged with Escapees… Very friendly people with nice pickelball court, dog park, clubhouse and events…
GuideStayed in this Campground for 2 days. They don't have a dog park and there's really nowhere for dogs to go the bathroom. Every time I went to go to the office there was a sign they'd be back in 15 minutes... The dump site I believe was an old camping spot with hose access. It's about 30 minutes from town if you need groceries and 30 minutes from the park depending on traffic. I personally would not stay in this park again.
ScoutFound this campground for Memorial Day weekend. What a score. Just 25 minute drive to the entrance of National Park. But did enjoy staying in campground with nice walking trails around the property and peaceful pond to canoe. Missed the hang gliders while I was at Kings Canyon but very interesting folks. Spencer was great about communicating, checking in to see if there was anything needed and providing information about the local area. RV parking area is very open with space between and provides water and sewer and picnic table. Lots of dry grass as is expected this time of year so there were fox tails in the pet fur. Look forward to staying again in the future.
GuideNeat spot just outside Yosemite NP. The campground host was very nice and the cold stream nearby was perfect to cool down after hiking in the park.
A park tour bus stop was a mile south of the campground and can take you all through the park or drop you off and pick you up on the way back at the end of the day.
The camp sites were roomy with plenty of green and trees between sites.
Pet friendly.
ScoutWe stayed at SKP Park of the Sierras for two months during April and May and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. To use the park, you'll need an Escapees membership(about$50), which we found well worth the cost given the quality of the facilities and amenities.
Originally, we were only able to reserve one month at a time, but when our circumstances changed, the office staff were incredibly understanding and worked with us to extend our stay. The staff throughout the park were welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
Our site was spacious, shaded by mature trees, and included full hookups and a concrete patio area that was perfect for setting up chairs and relaxing outdoors. The grounds were well maintained, and the park was surprisingly quiet during our stay. The amenities were excellent. The clubhouse hosted daily activities, and there was a library, games, fitness area, coffee station, and a donation-based thrift shop section. The laundry facilities were clean and well maintained, and quarters were available for purchase in the office during business hours.
Traveling with dogs, we especially appreciated the dog park. It featured separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, water spigots, covered areas for rainy weather, and even a heater for chilly mornings.
The shower facilities were clean and comfortable. They sold propane onsite. Fuel was conveniently located just down the road at the casino, often at reasonable prices. For our longer stay we would drive into Oakhurst or Fresno for groceries, so it's worth planning ahead for larger grocery runs.
One of the biggest advantages of this park is its location. It served as an excellent home base for exploring Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, and Pinnacles National Park,(we don’t mind a long drive!).
We used Starlink throughout our stay and were pleased by how well it worked. Even with a tree-filled site, it was able to find enough open sky to maintain a reliable connection.
A few things future guests should know: some of the roads have tighter curves, but the staff are very knowledgeable about matching RVs to appropriate sites. Our 25-foot trailer had no issues. Mail and package delivery can also require some planning. As guests, we had mail sent to General Delivery at the Coarsegold Post Office. However, we later learned that FedEx would not deliver there, so packages shipped by different carriers may require different delivery addresses. It's worth confirming shipping methods before ordering anything important.
Overall, SKP Park of the Sierras exceeded our expectations. The spacious sites, excellent amenities, quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, and central location made it one of our favorite long-term stays. We would gladly return and highly recommend it to other RV travelers.
Lost Lake Campground permits pets throughout its quiet, riverside camping area near Friant. Dogs must remain on leash when outside tents or vehicles at this peaceful San Joaquin River site. The campground features clean, well-maintained facilities with accessible restrooms, picnic tables at each site, and several hiking trails ideal for dog walking. Pet owners appreciate the flat, level tent sites and proximity to water where dogs can cool off during warmer months. Millerton Lake State Recreation Area also welcomes pets at its campgrounds, offering additional options with showers and hookups for RV campers traveling with animals. Campsites close to trash receptacles minimize wildlife encounters that might disturb pets. Ground squirrels are prevalent in some areas and may damage vehicles or belongings.
Several miles of pet-friendly trails connect Lost Lake Recreation Area to the nearby fish hatchery, providing excellent exercise opportunities for dogs. The campground costs $25 for overnight stays plus a $5 day pass fee, with gates closing at 7pm to prevent late-night disruptions. Summer temperatures can become extremely hot, making spring and fall preferable seasons for camping with pets. Nearby convenience stores provide basic supplies, though pet owners should bring all necessary food and equipment. The San Joaquin River access points offer swimming opportunities where dogs can enjoy the water under supervision. Campsites generally maintain good spacing between neighbors, though weekends attract larger crowds that may be less ideal for reactive dogs.
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