Hidden View
HIDDEN VIEW
Part of Hensley Lake
Overview
Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. The lake area offers many recreational opportunities, such as swimming, water skiing, fishing and hiking, and attracts a growing number of visitors per year. It is within a short drive to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, as well as Sierra National Forest.The 1,500-acre lake was created by the construction of Hidden Dam on the Fresno River. With over 20 miles of shoreline, it is a popular vacation spot for families and those who enjoy water activities.
Facilities
Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites. Some sites have electric hookups, and all campsites are located within walking distance of the lake and boat ramp.
Campsites are highly variable. Please review site information carefully before making your reservation.
Natural Features
Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade.The area has significant historical value as it was once home to the Miwok and Yokut Native American Tribes.
Recreation
The area is packed with opportunities for outdoor fun. Campers enjoy boating, water skiing and fishing on the water. Bank fishermen have easy access to the lake's shoreline.
Lake fishing is particularly good in the coves where largemouth black bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish are found in abundance. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake each winter.
On the other side of the lake, there is a swim beach, a disc golf course and a hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trail. One hiking trail is located within walking distance of the campground.
Educational programs are offered by request. Please call the Park Headquarters at 559-831-7040.
Nearby Attractions
Yosemite National Park is about one hour north, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are about 1.5 hours southeast of the facility.Yosemite National Park
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 831-7040.Important Notices
Hensley Lake is a reservoir that feeds the Madera Irrigation System. Water levels are highest in the spring and can be quite low by mid-summer. You can check current lake levels here: https://www.spk-wc.usace.army.mil/fcgi-bin/midnight.py?days=0&report=HIDLVL
A one-wheeled camping unit (Camper / RV) limit per site is strictly enforced.
A two-vehicle limit per site is strictly enforced (RVs are counted as a vehicle). No extra vehicles are allowed in the campground at any time. All extra vehicles must be parked in overflow parking at the boat ramp and require a daily $10 day-use fee.
An 8-person maximum per site is strictly enforced.
The number of tents per site is dependent on space, but generally, each site can accommodate one to two tents.
For water conservation, we do not allow the excessive use of water, kiddie pools, Slip & Slides, or similar water toys.
Each site has at least one parking stall available. Vehicles and equipment (for example, boat trailers) that do not fit in the paved driveway will be required to park in overflow parking at the boat ramp. You are not guaranteed parking space for two vehicles if your vehicles are larger than the total length of the parking stall.
For public safety, imitation guns, BB guns, air guns, pellet guns, and similar projectile firing devices cannot be used or displayed in the campground or anywhere at Hensley Lake at any time. Hensley Lake does not have a firing range or other designated target shooting area. All target shooting is prohibited.
Check in time starts at 3:00pm on the first day of a reservation and campers are required to vacate their site by 12:00pm on the last day of their reservation.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
For more information, please call 559-831-7040 or email hensley-info@usace.army.mil
Available Activities
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Hiking - Hiking
- Camping - Camping
- Biking - Biking
Directions
From south of Fresno: Take SR 99 to SR 41 north and go 21 miles to SR 145. Turn left on 145 and go 8.4 miles to Road 33. Turn right on Road 33, and go one mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground. <br /><br /> From south of Madera: Take SR 99 north to exit 153B. Bear right onto Madera Ave. and go .3 miles to Gateway. Turn left and drive .2 miles to the traffic light at Yosemite Ave. (SR 145). Turn right and go 7.2 miles to Road 33. Turn left on Road 33, and go 1 mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground. <br /><br /> From north of Madera: Take State Route 99 south to exit 153B. Exit onto Olive Ave. Turn left onto Madera Ave. and go .3 miles to Gateway. Turn left and drive .2 miles to the traffic light at Yosemite Ave. (SR 145). Turn right and go 7.2 miles to Road 33. Turn left on Road 33, and go one mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 559-673-5151
PO Box 85RAYMOND, CA 93653-0085 25207 Road 407
Raymond, CA 93653-0085
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site A, Loop GROUP SITES, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038 & 039, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036D, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003 & 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B, Loop GROUP SITES, Type Group Standard Area Electric
- Site 012, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036C, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 036A, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045 & 046, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022 & 023, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036B, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop B, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
