Chilkoot
The campground operates seasonally from May through September. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov with a minimum 3-day advance booking requirement. Weekend stays require a 2-night minimum; holidays require 3 nights. Maximum stay is 14 days. No potable water is available on-site.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 10:02AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 110 degrees and Major Heat Risk today and Monday. * WHERE...Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra. Includes Mariposa, North Fork, Oakhurst, Coarsegold, and El Portal. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 102 to 110 degrees will occur until Monday, with the hottest temperatures expected today and mainly for elevations around 3,000 feet and lower. Overnight lows will generally only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
About
Chilkoot Campground is named for the creek that runs through the property, providing a pleasant backdrop for camping in the Sierra National Forest. Located at approximately 4,600 feet elevation, the campground stays comfortable even during hot summer days. A grove of Ponderosa pine, fir, and cedar trees provides ample shade throughout the 27-site campground. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping, though some sites are located on slopes and are not suitable for tents while others are designated tent-only. Each site features a gravel parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring. This is a rustic campground with vault toilets and a camp host but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. Food storage boxes are provided for bear country protocols. Bass Lake, a popular recreation area offering motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing, is just a few miles away. Anglers can also fish Chilkoot Creek for channel catfish, sucker, and brown trout. Yosemite National Park is reachable in under an hour, and the South Fork of the Merced River nearby is popular for whitewater rafting.
Directions
From Fresno, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right (east) on Road 222 (Bass Lake turnoff) and travel approximately 4 miles to the intersection with Road 274 (Beasore Road). Continue north on Beasore Road for 5 miles, then turn left at road sign 5S07V and follow to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $41 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 877-2218 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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