Bolsillo Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Kaiser Pass Road is not plowed past Kaiser Pass in winter and typically reopens sometime between June and July depending on snowpack. The campground operates seasonally from summer through fall.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 3:48AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Low-end storm total of 10 inches and high-end total of 30 inches expected in Madera and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park above 7,000 ft. Winds gusting to 55 mph or higher. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
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.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and 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…
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure 05-15-00-25-19
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
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
Bolsillo Campground is a quiet, remote campground situated along Kaiser Pass Road in Sierra National Forest, approximately 15 miles northeast of Huntington Lake. This small campground features just 3 first-come, first-served campsites along Bosillo Creek, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful mountain camping experience. The campground serves as a trailhead for the Corbett Lake Trail and is located near the High Sierra Ranger Station. The campground provides basic amenities including drinking water from a hand pump and vault toilets. Each site can accommodate up to 6 people. The campground is free of charge and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The Kaiser Pass Road is a narrow, winding mountain road that is not recommended for large RVs or motorhomes. Access is via Highway 168 east from Clovis through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake, then turning right at the Eastwood Visitor Center onto Kaiser Pass Road. The road and campground are subject to seasonal closure during winter months when Kaiser Pass Road is not plowed, typically from late fall through late spring or early summer depending on snow conditions.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 east through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At the east end of Huntington Lake, turn right onto Kaiser Pass Road at the Eastwood Visitor Center. Travel 15 miles northeast on Kaiser Pass Road to Bolsillo Campground near the High Sierra Ranger Station.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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