Facility Details - DRY GULCH, CA

Overview

Dry Gulch Campground sits on the north side of the Merced River. The small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river, shaded by a grove of pine and oak trees. Dry Gulch's remote location makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience.

Natural Features:

Dry Gulch Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. The Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here.

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.

Recreation:

During the spring and early summer, the Merced River is a popular location for white water rafting and kayaking. Several private companies offer guided rafting trips.

Facilities:

The camping sites at Dry Gulch do meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. No drinking water is provided at this campground, but vault toilets are available.

Nearby Attractions:

This campground is close to the west entrance to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite offers a variety of activities that include scenic driving, picnicking, hiking and fishing.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Campfire Rings Firewood Vendor Flush Toilets Grills Host Parking Area	Pets Allowed Picnic Area River Access Tent sites Trash Collection Vault Toilets Water Spigot

Know Before You Go

Please keep all food in bear-proof containers
Be aware of rattlesnakes
Poison oak is abundant throughout this area
This camp is a pack it in and pack it out facility
There is no drinking water provided
In accordance with standard industry practices, Sierra Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
This facility is operated by Sierra Recreation, A Division of California Land Management, and your comments are appreciated; comment forms are available from campground hosts or on CLM's website
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Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.66333, -119.84444
37°39'48"N, 119°50'40"W

Campground is off Highway 140 at Red Bud Picnic Area. Cross bridge and turn left on Incline Road. Travel 1 mile to campground.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

DRY GULCH
INCLINE RD
EL PORTAL CA

Phone Number:

Information: (559)642-3212

DRY GULCH, CA