Searching for the best camping near Johnsondale, CA? Johnsondale is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Johnsondale. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
$34 - $36 / night
"Easily accessed campground located right on the Kern River in the lower Sequoia Forest. No service, running water, or electricity, but there is vault toilets and dogs are allowed."
"The lsites are not as close to the river as Brush Creek campground, but still closer than Fairview, which is down the road.
Facilities. There are vault toilets."
$45 - $75 / night
"We tent camped and our site was close to the rv hook up sites. The rv sites have two different sizes and hookups. Tent sites had access to running water."
"We loved this river spot even though we were next to one of the smaller parts rather than the main river. If you can try and get one near the main river as it is more picturesque. "
"Regardless they were gorgeous tucked in spots among the trees. Woke up to cattle walking through the meadow we parked next to."
"This camping site is a nice free area super close to the Giants Trail entrance (5 minute drive). As you head in you go thru a little dirt road and at the end you see an opening for this site."
"The area is secluded and away from kern campgrounds where you will see a lot of people. You will have some people checking out the area or driving in but for us they all left."
"Next to stream. Then if you continue on you will hit a 4 mile off road (my Corolla/any sedan OK) and see great views and waterfall! Nice!"
"As long as you are 25 feet away from the river you can camp anywhere you want, so definitely not restricted to the parking lot area."
"We camped right next to the river. It was such a peaceful place and the sounds of the river right next to our camp was just heaven on earth. We stayed for 2 nights in June 2020"
$32 - $34 / night
"A small, quiet campground that’s good for groups of 2-4 people since the sites are close to each other."
"The campsites are close to each other and is the only reason I did not mark this as 5 stars. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in the first section/small loop and are up a slight hill and have a smaller bathroom. 5 and"
"We found this place during in our way to Johnsondale and glad we did. First of all the campsites are distant and all have great river views. This place is great for fishing trout."
"This small roadside campground is a lovely spot, tucked between a hillside and Deer Creek running year round right at the edge of the campground."
$34 - $36 / night
"If you can, get a spot that is next to the river. We had a great time lounging by the river, fishing, and just hanging around. The bathrooms were clean, and the camp host was great too."
"It's next to a general store, hamburger stand and restaurant. The sites are spaced out well with some right on the river."
$34 - $233 / night
"The campground hosts never came around and it felt like we could have stayed for free. We had some questions about the area and in order to get some answers we had to drive to the nearest people."
"Most of your group will have to park on the side of the road outside the entrance to the campground. Besides those two things the campground is great."
"Each site is private-ish and they won’t be walking through your site to drop in, you’ll just see groups of people float by your area, once they drop in close to the first site on the north end."
"There's great access to the national forest and the little town of Kernville is so cute and friendly."
TravelerIt’s really a beautiful place but man you are packed in like sardines. Your feet away from everyone. Water is beautiful and such a bonus so made the crowds less of a hassle. The bathrooms are a ok and glad they are there because it’s just a dry lot lakeside.
LegendGreat spot to spend the night before your climb, sites fairly level but getting to it is a good climb for your vehicle. Whitney Portal open during Summer months with store and restaurant, sites very close but overall canyon is a bit narrow so real estate limited.
TravelerThere is a lot of room for a campsite if you are camping with a tent or car camping. The price is reasonable. The restrooms are well maintained with super flush. Waking up next to an amazing views of the formation of rocks are a plus! Went around June, so bring lots of water, pet friendly. Potable waters are provided.
ScoutThis park is pretty quiet, definitely feel safe here camping alone. A bit of a tight fit. They also do rafting tours. Best part of the stay is the spot they have on the river my dog can swi in every day.
GuideNext to the road but the road is fairly quiet. Not many trees for hammocks so we had to use them as one person tents on the ground. But convenient spot on the way into Sequoia national park.
ScoutIt’s on the slightly off road to Dome Rock. I didn’t get any traffic except some deer. Internet works on the Dome itself but spotty in the camping areas
GuideIt's very nice. Lots of shade and the creek is right there. There is enough shade at most of the spots. One of them is pretty barren, but it's also closest to the entrance.
ScoutGreat location. Right across the street from the lake. Clean bathrooms and laundry room.
GuideWe followed the co ordinates on Google maps and couldn’t find it, the map took us to a bend on a cliffside road. There is a separate dirt track which isn’t shown on Google that we thought might be the way but were unsure and are driving a hire car so didn’t want to risk the off roading. Better access instructions necessary
Camping near Johnsondale, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Johnsondale, California, provides a great mix of nature and adventure. With the right preparation, you can enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Johnsondale, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 182 campgrounds and RV parks near Johnsondale, CA and 40 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Johnsondale, CA is Limestone Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 40 free dispersed camping spots near Johnsondale, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Johnsondale, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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