Bretz Mill Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees. No potable water or trash service; pack out all trash and bring your own water.
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.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
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…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 10:56AM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...-Moderate Heat Risk
About
Bretz Mill Campground sits alongside Big Creek in the Sierra National Forest, surrounded by pines and oaks at a lower elevation that makes it accessible when higher-elevation campgrounds are still under snow. Some campsites are positioned directly on the creek, offering streamside camping. The campground is maintained by the Mountain Toppers 4WD club and serves as a popular base camp for OHV enthusiasts exploring the area. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with basic facilities. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. There is no trash service; pack out everything you pack in. Cell phone service is not available in the campground area. Access is via paved roads, though the campground has a 24-foot maximum vehicle length limit. The nearest services are in Prather or Shaver Lake, approximately 40-45 minutes away. Maximum stay is 14 days, with a limit of 6 people per site.
Directions
From Fresno, travel east on Highway 168 through Prather to the 4-way stop (park and ride on right). Turn left toward Shaver Lake, travel 8.8 miles, turn right on Tollhouse Road, travel 0.7 mile, turn left on Peterson Road, travel 10.7 miles to road 10S02 (Peterson Road becomes 10S02), travel 4 miles then turn left into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Bretz Mill Campground | |
| Sierra NF Alerts |
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