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.
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…
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
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 3:01AM 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
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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