15 campgrounds with availability this weekend
RV campgrounds near Hensley Lake offer full hookup sites, pull-through pads, and big-rig friendly spaces across central California. Yosemite RV Resort in Coarsegold offers full hookups with both 50-amp service and water connections on level sites. The Lakes RV & Golf Resort in Chowchilla features big-rig friendly spaces with sewer, water, and electrical connections, while High Sierra RV Park accommodates larger motorhomes with full-service sites. "Sites are very crowded. You gotta love your neighbor," noted one visitor about High Sierra, highlighting the compact nature of some parks in the region. Blackstone North RV Park in Fresno remains open year-round with full hookup capabilities and can accommodate larger RVs, though spaces may be limited during peak seasons.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended for most RV parks in the area, especially during summer months and on weekends. Several parks offer on-site dump stations, though availability varies by location. Outdoorsy Yosemite in Bass Lake provides 170 pull-through RV pads with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service. Road conditions vary significantly when traveling toward Yosemite, with steeper grades and tighter turns on mountain roads potentially challenging for larger rigs. Cell service becomes increasingly unreliable at higher elevations and more remote locations. Many parks enforce quiet hours and have specific pet policies that require leashing and waste disposal. Most RV campgrounds near Hensley Lake maintain shower facilities and restrooms, though cleanliness standards vary between locations.
"WiFi is no bueno can’t even get a connection. We booked a pull through deluxe full hookup site."
"Large dog run which was amazing. Personal just a bit expensive 100 ish for a rv spot with 30 amp an water."
"We stayed in the premium sites at this camp ground. Loved the hosts. They were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. The premium sites include full hook-ups — water, electric and sewer. "
"The campsite was 39 and it was right next to the bathroom. To leave with a 26’ travel trailer I had to pull out and back down another road just to exit the park."
from $13 - $50 / night
"We booked this last minute over the phone, we were very impressed with the spot, next to the pool, clubhouse, fire pit."
"Cool summer nights near Bass Lake Recreational area so fishing and boating are a main attraction. Park is tight for big rigs, but can fit if careful. Pads are gravel and almost level."
from $50 - $75 / night
"They have cabins, places to rent camp, laundry on site, a pool, 30/50 hookups. Pull throughs and water and sewer."
"This is a great campsite if you have an Rv or trailer. Close to the lake plenty of activities in the area Boats jet ski rental fishing etc"
Available this weekend
from $42 - $288 / night
"Paved spots with full hookups. Patio & grass area kinda small but the pool area is very nice. Surrounded by a pond. Cable & wifi. Decent laundry room. Perfect place if you're a golfer."
"There is a high fence surrounding the property and it is secured by electronic hand held devices that you receive when you check in. The lake and swimming pool are beautiful and restful."
from $42 - $1500 / night
"You come into Yosemite Lakes by a little Thousand Trails convenience store and gas station. It's kind of handy since there's really nothing nearby other than Groveland."
"This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing."
"Nothing but helpful, pleasant staff along with friendly full time occupants. Sometimes it takes a village for this full time newbie and they were supportive."
"Sites are large and level but no screening between rigs. Good overnight spot!"
"FHU with large pull through spots. Quiet place that was nice to spend a few days at while exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon."
"The bathrooms could benefit from some maintenance and a good cleaning. Campsites do not include fire rings but you can rent one."
Available this weekend
from $75 - $85 / night
"Luz and Carlos are just a pleasure to be around- they are super helpful and always ready to chat or give advice or recommendations."
"Lovely place in the Sierra very close to the National Park. Great place to stay for your visit, to start or end your adventure. Manager is very helpful and welcoming."
from $40 - $55 / night
GuideBeautiful spot on the side of Bass Lake. Goat Mtn trail can be accessed right from the campground. Friendly camp host. There are definitely bears, raccoons and lots of ticks - we saw all of them. We expect that when camping in the woods but some might not. Food can’t be left out at all.
GuideThe campground is very accessible and therefore can feel busy at times (visited in October). It has flushable toilets and the general store is less than 10 min away by car. The campsites are rather close to each other, so don’t expect a lot of privacy. Our site (88C) was right in front of the restrooms, which have floodlights on all night and would not recommend. Overall, it’s a pretty good campground!
Scout$50 a night for full hookups, and WiFi
TravelerThe campground is going to be starting to do their cleanup of the over growth to make campsites better. But it is a gorgeous place to camp. Veterans free, seniors get discounts and regular camping is very reasonable. Fishing in the river. Day use side and campground side. Camp host is awesome. I've been several times and we love it. Great telephone reception, potable water spigots and restrooms (either portable outhouse or regular flush bathroom). 👍
GuideLoads of space! Not many people here in October. Park lot had two trailers and the trail to the right is wide open with numerous pullouts. Lots of great trails around for the dogs.
GuideWe loved our visit here so much we extended an extra week. The community welcomed us with open arms to participate in all their daily activities. Chris was especially helpful when we needed to arrive e early due to an issue at the park we were at. The site she gave us was very nice with papers for a patio and beautiful landscaping. We were able to watch the birds(many varieties) landing on our gutters for water from our couch. The only two things that were a little less than perfect was the road noise from 41 behind us and the water had some brown in it that filled our filter so have a spare on hand. There is a business nearby that allows you to ship items to for pickup. Trip into Yosemite via Oakhurst was about an hour (due to winding roads).
GuideThis is actually a really nice free dispersed camping site. Once you get to the Goat Meadows sign if you go left you will find a large parking lot with bathrooms. There were probably ten rigs or so jst camping up on the parking lot. If you go right down the hill you will find multiple dispersed camping sites. They are a little obscure, but some have nice fire rings that let you know it’s a site. They are very well spaced so even when you have neighbors you will hardly see or hear them. At the top of the hill where you go left or right was a camp host looking site but not sure if it is actually, but there was a camper there with a bumper pull trailer who uses a very loud shop type cheap generator that you can literally hear all over the area. Luckily, he turned it off about 10pm but started it up around 8am. If it weren’t for him probably would have given this site five stars. Also, T-Mobile and ATT both had zero cell service our phones were both on SOS but that really wasn’t a problem for us.
RangerNot even sure i found the exact place. Go through a little neighborhood an come to a gravel road. Found a little turn around an spent the night. Didnt see anyone. Cell coverage enough to get texts.
TravelerBeautiful. Would definitely come back.
Campgrounds near Hensley Lake offer options for RV travelers beyond the main reservoir recreation area. While Hensley Lake itself sits at approximately 540 feet elevation in central California, the surrounding campgrounds range from valley locations under 500 feet to mountain settings exceeding 3,000 feet. Temperatures fluctuate significantly with summer highs reaching 100°F while winter lows can drop below freezing, creating distinct camping seasons.
River recreation: 15-20 minutes from most RV parks near Hensley Lake, the Fresno River provides alternate water activities. At High Sierra RV Park, "the creek, waterfalls & rope swing over the swimming hole was unbelievable!! The kids enjoyed the rope swing while the mom enjoyed the walk back to the falls & thru the shallow waters," according to Emily L. The park features hiking trails along the river for easy nature access.
Fishing opportunities: Year-round options exist at several locations within driving distance of Hensley Lake campgrounds. The Lakes RV & Golf Resort in Chowchilla maintains a stocked pond adjacent to campsites. One visitor at McCabe Flat Campground reported success with minimal effort: "The water was cold, high and fast but I managed to catch a 12" rainbow almost right away, just feet from the campsite."
Golf access: Available at select locations for RVers wanting activity beyond water recreation. The Lakes RV & Golf Resort connects directly to a course with special rates for campers. "You can walk through a gate to the golf course and a nice little restaurant," notes Bill B., highlighting the convenient access between camping and golfing facilities.
Clean facilities: Particularly valued after outdoor activities. Yosemite RV Resort receives consistent praise for maintenance standards. "Restrooms very clean. Some areas shadier than others. Kids loved pool and clubhouse. Shopping nearby," reports Tamara P. Several parks maintain daily cleaning schedules for restrooms and shower facilities.
Family amenities: Swimming pools rank highest among camper preferences at RV parks near Hensley Lake. Sherrie R. describes Yosemite RV Resort's "large clean pool with a shallow lounging section. Playground. Bathrooms/showers were freshly renovated and clean. Laundry on site. Clubhouse and small provisions." These features provide alternatives when lake access isn't convenient.
Pet accommodations: Designated areas for four-legged travelers exist at most parks. Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort includes pet-friendly sites. Jesse F. found Yosemite RV Resort particularly accommodating: "Great place and experience. Bathroom are the best I've seen by far. Large dog run which was amazing." Most parks require leashes and proper waste disposal.
Campsite proximity: Limited separation between sites at many locations. Bonnie C. at High Sierra RV Park notes, "We were told that during COVID that they they were keeping sites in between those rented open for social distancing, however this did not apply to premium sites. Spaces were VERY close!" This spacing consideration affects privacy levels.
Seasonal conditions: Weather impacts camping experiences significantly. McCabe Flat Campground visitor Arturo C. shared, "On this particular trip the weather was over 100 degrees but we had the river right next to us to cool down." Winter months bring cooler temperatures but reduced crowds at most RV parks near Hensley Lake.
Connectivity limitations: Cell service varies dramatically across locations. A visitor to Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes observed, "There is no cell service and the 'pay WIFI' did not work for us...but there is complimentary WiFi at the laundry to check in on things that works just fine." More remote campgrounds often have minimal or no service while valley locations maintain stronger signals.
Water activities: Confirm current conditions before planning river recreation. "The water was cold, high and fast but I managed to catch a 12" rainbow almost right away, just feet from the campsite. Later on hooked another one but lost it," reports LILI P. at McCabe Flat Campground. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, affecting swimming safety.
Recreation alternatives: Indoor options provide backup during extreme weather. Outdoorsy Yosemite maintains community spaces with activities. Kim O. explains the appeal: "This park is absolutely wonderful! They have cabins, places to rent camp, laundry on site, a pool, 30/50 hookups... if you don't want to do that... There's always Bass Lake...which is 2 miles down the hill!"
Wildlife awareness: Prepare for encounters with local fauna. At McCabe Flat Campground, Ben R. advises: "The squirrels are a little too friendly, clearly they rely on the humans in the area for food, so try not to drop food on the ground & don't feed them. They'll walk right up to you already." Secure food storage remains essential throughout the region.
Site selection strategy: Reserve early for preferred locations. At Sequoia RV Park, Michael C. advises, "The park is open, but the office is not, so it's find a spot and check yourself in." When arriving at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort, Garett S. found "site 126 it was a level site with limited shade and full hookups."
Navigation considerations: Road conditions vary significantly approaching mountain campgrounds. At Bass Lake RV Resort, visitor Raymond V. recommends: "Nice clean park with clean toilets and showers. Great pool as well. We had a Great spot in september and its close to Yosemite." Allow extra travel time when towing larger RVs on mountain roads.
Hookup variations: Confirm availability before arrival at RV parks near Hensley Lake. William V. at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes notes, "There are only a handful of 50amp spots and people move to them quickly after someone leaves lots of 30amp though so you might want to bring an adapter." Having adapters for both 30-amp and 50-amp connections prevents power supply issues.
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