Chilkoot

Sierra National Forest

Chilkoot is named for the creek that runs by the campground. The facility is shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, and offers ample space for tent or RV camping.

This campground is located at an elevation of approximately 4,600 feet, providing a comfortable camping experience during the hottest days of summer.

This rustic campground provides a host and vault toilets but no water. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are located on slopes and are not suitable for tents, while other sites are tent only.

Need to Know

• Bears frequent the area; store food in bear-proof containers
• Drinking water is not provided at this campground

• In accordance with standard industry practices, Sierra Recreation will be assessing an additional vehicle fee per day 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.

• Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (12pm) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released. 

• Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

• Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierra National Forest Headquarters, (559) 297-0706.

• Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest

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.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park can be reached in under an hour from Chilkoot Campground. The South Fork of the Merced River is also nearby, which is popular for whitewater rafting.

Recreation

A popular recreation and resort area is a few miles away at Bass Lake. Activities here include motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sailing and water skiing.

Anglers can fish in Chilkoot Creek for channel catfish, sucker and brown trout. Other nearby activities include hiking the Buena Vista trail and paddling on Willow Creek.

Changes & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Directions from Fresno: Take Highway 41 through Oakhurst, California. Turn east on Forest Road 222 (Bass Lake turnoff) and continue on for 7 miles. Turn left onto Beashore Road, follow Beashore Road for 4 miles to the Chilkoot Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site A002, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1-307, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A005, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A008, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1-306, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FT1-20, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site FS1-20N, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A011, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A001, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site FS1-308, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A003, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A006, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A007, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A009, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1-30, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1-20, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FS1-30N, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A004, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A010, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site FT1-20N, Loop AREA CHILKOOT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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