Kirch Flat Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No reservations accepted for individual sites. No potable water or trash service available. Pack it in, pack it out.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19).
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Kirch Flat Campground occupies a scenic stretch of the Kings River in Sierra National Forest at approximately 1,000 feet elevation. The campground sits on a large sandy flat surrounded by rolling, oak-covered foothills with spectacular views of the river canyon and Sierra Nevada mountains. Oak and pine trees provide good shade throughout the area. The campground features 16 spacious campsites, all first-come-first-served. Five sites (3, 9, 10, 12, and 14) are designated double-family sites accommodating up to 4 vehicles and 12 people, while the remaining sites are single-family with a limit of 2 vehicles and 6 people. Each site includes a paved parking spur, picnic table, fire ring with grill, and food storage locker. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet, and boat trailer parking is not allowed. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water or trash service. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all garbage. The Kings River offers excellent fishing and a popular ten-mile whitewater run with Class III and IV rapids, typically from late April to mid-July. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit as summers can be extremely hot.
Directions
From Fresno, take Belmont Avenue east. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns into Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. The campground is at the east end of the lake on the Kings River. Driving time from Fresno is approximately 1.5 hours.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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