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.…
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 05‑15‑00‑26‑11 removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list; temporarily closes certain recreation sites, roads, and trails identified in Exhibits A and B as a public safety precaution due to widespread hazard…
Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
This order restricts fire use, smoking, internal combustion engines, and open‑flame tools to specific designated areas or conditions. Outside those approved locations, all such activities are prohibited under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52.
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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