The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Sierra National Forest. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Sierra National Forest is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Sierra National Forest. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
$40 - $55 / 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."
"Close to the north entrance of Sequoia/King’s Canyon National Parks.
Wide spaces, easy to park. Hookups are completely ass backwards but otherwise ok for a night or two. Quiet."
"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."
$42 - $288 / 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"
"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."
$75 - $85 / night
"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."
$35 - $80 / night
"Plenty for the kids and family to do and a great location close enough to bike/walk to most stores on the east end of town.
Our reservation said 50 amp partial hookups."
"Pet friendly which is a plus. Be mindful it’s bear country so wonderingl around at night not so wise lol"
$13 - $50 / night
"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."
$39 - $65 / night
"Generally we camp in spaced out spots that are a bit more secluded.
I liked this campground from the standpoint of the kind folks running the place and working at the general store."
"Fun fishing around the area and actually caught a few out of the camp creek, which is footsteps from the sites. Full hookups."
$120 / night
"There are creek side full hookup pull through sites, pull through full hook site, back in full hook up and tent sites with raised wooden foundation for a tent. I would recommend this campground."
"Great, clean place only 6 miles from Sequoia National Park entrance. This place has sites where you can back up to the river, is clean, has nice dog park area, nice fire pits & courteous staff."
"This site has bikes to rent, a library with dad's to borrow and a lake with little boats. Site are good size and have a privacy . is nice for a little separation."
RangerWe have stayed at this campground many times and recently revisited in September’24. This COE is on a small lake that is used for irrigation during the summer resulting in a much lower water level than in the spring. Fishing is good. The Corps have added more electric sites over the years and there were 5-6 that fit our 43’ Blue Bird. We marked this as “big rig” friendly. Springtime has the grasses green with abundant wild flowers in late Feb through early March. Summer can be hot as the elevation is low in the California Central Valley and the grasses are brown. Sites are asphalt. Many sites may take some time to level. Back in and pull through are available. A nice dump stations is available within the COE park. Fall has a Tarantula migration and you will definitely see them. Coyote, Bobcat, and deer are frequently seen. Codorniz is 21 miles from Chowchilla. One way in and one way out cuts down on traffic.
ScoutNice park, well kept, friendly staff. As you will see from the photos this is an old KOA. RV spaces are all pull through, and spaced well and are pretty level. Electrical is updated and spaces have okay water pressure. Has laundry and pool as well
Restrooms and showers are clean but need updating.
There is no cable tv hook ups and Wifi is available but it’s really worthless can’t connect once you are away from the office. Verizon Wireless is 2 bars of LTE works okay....
Lots of great tent spots with shade, water and 110v outlets
It appears that they are trying to make this a nicer place. (Note: my 3 star rating is for lack of cable and wifi) Which should have for $50 a night. Otherwise, I would give 5 stars. Would stay again though.....
LegendGood: friendly staff, hot showers, nice big trees, level sites, close to town Not Good: need to pay extra for shower and dump station.
GuideStayed here for a week. Great spot for the family while I worked. Plenty for the kids and family to do and a great location close enough to bike/walk to most stores on the east end of town.
Our reservation said 50 amp partial hookups. But only the full-hookup sites have 50 amp. Partial hookups are 30amp with water, but the water access depends on the weather/season you're there in. We had to fill up with Fresh Water before we got to our site but it's in a convenient spot so not too big of a deal.
It is a parking lot but there was plenty of space for us and our SUV. Pool and Laundry Mat/Showers were close as well which made things nice. Starbucks is a short walk away too if that's your jam.
Great spot just make sure to call so there's no surprises with water/hookups etc.
Amenities: Pool & Jacuzzi / Laundry Mat / Showers & Bathrooms / Dump Station / Playground.
GuideThis park is absolutely stunning this time of year. There are wildflowers everywhere and the weather was a perfect low 70s in the daytime and 50s at night. We stayed in spot 33 which says for 53’ or less… we are 42’ and barely fit so be careful there. Additionally, you will NOT fit here if you can’t take your rig past a 90* turn safely. It was a bit of a nightmare getting turned around to back in here (we have a 42’ toy hauler and a 3500 ram DRW with an Andersen hitch), BUT we’ve had an incredible week here. Stars were beautiful, the nature trail was perfect for our three boys, and the views are absolutely stunning. Worth the $20 a night. If you’re a big rig, park in overflow or the upper loop. Trust me on this.
ScoutIf you have a long fifth wheel or RV this place is perfect pull through parking full hook up. The front desk lady is so nice he has a small store there for incidentals that you might’ve forgot. Clean quiet. Great family place
TravelerWe have been coming to Camp Edison annually for the past 15 years and have never been disappointed. Each site has plenty of room and includes a picnic table and fire pit. It’s a short walk to Shaver Lake from virtually any of the sites, and several have a nice view of the lake. Fishing, boating, swimming or just picnicking on one of the many beaches surrounding the lake is a great way to spend your time. Some sites have full hook ups, but most have just electricity and cable TV, with water faucets nearby to fill your RV or use as needed if dry camping. There is a dump station on site and also a “honey wagon” that will come to your site and pump out your waste water, if you desire. Restrooms are clean and plentiful and each has a shower (25 cents for 2 minutes). The laundromat has come in handy several times, too. Camp Edison has great activities during the summer season including guided educational nature walks, both day and evening, as well as kids’ movies in the amphitheater. There is also a museum on site that offers activities and fun events like an ice cream social.
TravelerGreat little campground right next to King's River in Sierra National Forest. Twisty paved road wraps around Pine Flat Reservoir to get to the campground. Picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and occasionally... cows wander through. The main loop has several sites and there's a section off to the right with much more secluded sites among the trees. Popular raft take out spot from the river. There's a small beach just past a paved cul-de-sac. The river is cold and moving quickly, the sounds of the rushing water reach the campground and make for easy sleeping. Love this place.
GuideI’ll start with the positive. If you need anything stores are close and entrance to Yosemite is 15 min up the road. Now for the negative. We have 29 foot travel trailer and we reserved a premium pull through spot. Although we could pull through the spaces were very tight and we just happen to get lucky that nobody was across from us as there is only in one way in and one way out. We were able to use other empty spot across from us to turn around. Had it been full we would have had a heck of a time getting out. One family came in last night and their spot was at the very end and they had to back all the way out of the park so they could back their trailer all the way back in. It is ridiculous. Our spot was also very hard to try and level our trailer. We never did quite get it leveled the way we would’ve liked. The bathrooms aren’t very clean and the “beach” is over grown and i wouldn’t really even let my dog in the stagnant water. Bottom line this place is not good for your larger travel trailers our size or bigger. Especially if you are in a spot like we had which was spot 34 or a spot towards the end. Maybe better spot near the entrance. Class c generally would have no problem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best RV parks in Sierra National Forest?
The Sierra National Forest area offers several excellent RV parks. Wishon Village RV Resort is a top choice, accommodating larger Class A RVs up to 43 feet with tow vehicles. For lakeside camping, Camp Edison near Shaver Lake provides spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, plus easy lake access for fishing and boating. Other notable options include Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort and Highlands RV Park, which offers pull-through spots and back-in sites around the perimeter. Most parks in the area provide hookups, with some offering full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections.
Do Sierra National Forest RV campgrounds require reservations?
Most developed RV campgrounds in and around Sierra National Forest accept or require reservations, especially during peak season (May-September). High Sierra RV Park takes reservations for their premium pull-through spots, which is essential given limited availability. COE Eastman Lake Codorniz Campground has added more electric sites over time, but reservations are still recommended during busy periods. Some smaller forest campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis, particularly in shoulder seasons. For summer weekends and holidays, securing reservations 3-6 months in advance is highly recommended as spots fill quickly, especially for those requiring hookups.
What are the RV length restrictions in Sierra National Forest campgrounds?
RV length restrictions vary significantly across Sierra National Forest campgrounds. Island Park has sites labeled for RVs up to 53 feet, but campers with 42-foot rigs report barely fitting, so approach with caution. Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground accommodates larger RVs with both partial and full-hookup sites available. Many forest campgrounds have length limits between 25-40 feet, with specific loops designated for larger rigs. Always verify length restrictions when booking, as forest roads and campground layouts can make maneuvering difficult for longer RVs even if technically within length limits.
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