Open
— Open year-round by reservation only. The area is most comfortable during fall, winter, and spring due to hot summer temperatures.
About
Aholul Group Campground is located in the San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area, a scenic BLM property straddling the San Joaquin River upstream from Millerton Lake. The campground offers dramatic sunset views and is designed specifically for large groups, with two walk-in tent sites that can accommodate up to 300 people combined. The facility features a large paved parking area that can handle large trailers and motorhomes, though the actual campsites are walk-in only, reached via a primitive hardened path from the parking lot.
The area is most enjoyable during fall, winter, and spring seasons when temperatures are moderate. The San Joaquin River Gorge offers extensive recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as access to class III-V whitewater rapids on the San Joaquin River. The nearby visitor center and Nuckahee Learning Center provide educational programs about the area's natural and cultural history, including the Indigenous peoples who historically inhabited the region.
Directions
From Fresno, take CA-168 north. One mile after the town of Prather, turn left onto Auberry Road. Follow Auberry Road 2.9 miles through the town of Auberry and turn left at the Y onto Powerhouse Road. After 1.8 miles, turn left onto Smalley Road and follow it into the SRMA. The visitor center is located at 40060 Smalley Road, Auberry.
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