Reservable through the US Forest Service at $127-$180 per night, Texas Flats accommodates RVs up to 20 feet with drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in access options. The campground requires navigating dirt forest roads that one camper described as "like driving through a maze in the forest" with rough spots passable by regular passenger vehicles in dry conditions. Located within Sierra National Forest, the site provides drinking water, vault toilets, and a dump station, though pets are not permitted.
The forested setting offers substantial shade from surrounding trees, with temperatures staying comfortable in the upper 60s to low 70s during summer visits. Large group accommodations include an oversized fire pit and ample vehicle parking space. Campers can access nearby Bass Lake for swimming and explore campgrounds around Fish Camp for additional options in the area.
Description
Overview
Texas Flats Campground remains closed due to hazard trees. Texas Flats Campground is a horse-friendly group camp situated on the banks of McGilvery Creek. It is split into 4 sections named manzanita, red fir, white fir and cedar.
Recreation
Nearby logging and forest roads can be used as equestrian trails. The Shadow of the Giants, a popular 1-mile hike through a grove of giant sequoias, is just a short drive northwest of the campground.
Facilities
Each campsite can accommodate between 20-30 people and has picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided, but campers need to bring drinking water. This campground does not have facilities or corrals for horses.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Texas Flat Campground is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District. This area is known for the Nelder Grove of giant sequoias.
Nearby Attractions
Yosemite National Park is a popular day trip. Visitors can also take a ride on the historic logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Sky Ranch Road), an 83-mile drive past some of the highlights of Sierra National Forest, runs nearby.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundTexas Flats is located in California
Directions
Take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst past Rd. 222 (aka Bass Lake turn off), to Road 632 (aka Sky Ranch Road). Turn right, travel 7 miles, and turn right on FS6S40 towards Soquel Campground. Travel for 1 mile, turn left on 6S08, cross the bridge and continue left through Greys Mt. Campground. Travel for 1 mile, turn left on 6S38, and continue for 2 miles to Texas Flat Campground. (Distances approximate).
Coordinates
37.425452 N
119.544476 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Fresno, CA
- 1 hr 38 min from Merced, CA
- 1 hr 49 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 51 min from Hanford, CA
