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Campgrounds in Sierra National Forest

25 campgrounds with 946 campsites. 24 of them have no electric hookups.

25campgrounds
946campsites
1with electric sites
71 ftlongest RV allowed

Campgrounds in Sierra National Forest

CampgroundNearest townSitesElectricMax RV
Catavee CampgroundLakeshore24None30 ft
Cedar Bluff CampgroundBass Lake22None50 ft
Chilkoot Campground27None54 ft
College CampgroundLakeshore10None39 ft
Deer Creek CampgroundLakeshore28None40 ft
Dinkey Creek CampgroundShaver Lake123None50 ft
Dorabelle Campground64None–
Forks Campground (Sierra)Bass Lake26None40 ft
Jackass Meadow Campground35None46 ft
Kelty Meadow Campground15None–
Kinnikinnick CampgroundLakeshore27None40 ft
Lower Billy Creek CampgroundLakeshore10None38 ft
Lupine CampgroundBass Lake51None40 ft
Mammoth Pool Campground34None30 ft
Mono Creek Campground11None–
Mono Hot Springs Campground23None40 ft
Rancheria Campground127371 ft
Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, CA) Campground24None30 ft
Soquel Campground21None30 ft
Spring Cove CampgroundBass Lake62None42 ft
Summerdale CampgroundFish Camp56None30 ft
Sweetwater Campground12None20 ft
Upper Billy Creek CampgroundLakeshore37None40 ft
Vermillion Campground30None50 ft
Wishon Bass Lake CampgroundBass Lake47None24 ft

What to bring to Sierra National Forest

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Sierra National Forest?

25 campgrounds with 946 campsites between them.

Do campgrounds in Sierra National Forest have electric hookups?

1 of the 25 have at least some electric sites. The rest are dry camping, so bring your own power.