Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Smalley Cove Campground sits in forested terrain along Kerckhoff Reservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills near North Fork, California. Five drive-in sites are available year-round at $14 per night, each positioned close to the lake. Vault toilets on-site are kept clean, and drinking water, picnic tables, and trash service are provided. Pets are welcome. Campers exploring the area can find campgrounds near Auberry or nearby alternatives like Equestrian Campground a few miles away. Pack water shoes if you plan to access the reservoir directly from camp.
Description
Shaded by Scrub oaks and Grey Pine, Smalley Cove Campground offers 5 campsites near Kerchoff Reservoir. A vault toilet is provided and campsites include picnic tables and grills.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSmalley Cove Campground is located in California near Auberry
Directions
26 miles northeast of Clovis on Hwy 168, turn left onto Auberry road. Travel 2.8 miles to intersection, (Powerhouse road), turn left on to Powerhouse road and travel 8.4 miles. Turn left into campground
Address
37943 Powerhouse Rd
North Fork, CA 93643
Coordinates
37.12492002 N
119.51742682 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/19/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 44 min from Fresno, CA
- 1 hr 17 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 20 min from Hanford, CA
- 1 hr 21 min from Merced, CA


