Clark Fork Campground
Open for the 2026 season, operating May through October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations through Recreation.gov. Check-in at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 12:00 p.m. Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Cash only for payment. Campfire permit required from preventwildfiresca.org.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 9:48AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 25 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 6000 feet.
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.…
Stanislaus National Forest issues temporary road closure order for Forest Order 4N90
Stanislaus National Forest issues temporary road closure for portion of Forest Road No. 4N90
About
Clark Fork Campground is situated along the scenic Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, approximately 25 miles east of Pinecrest via Clark Fork Road. The campground operates seasonally from May through October and is managed by Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort for the Forest Service. The facility is divided into two loops with paved roads and parking pads throughout. A-Loop contains 28 sites including three double sites, with vault toilets and water available at hydrants. B-Loop offers 60 sites with six double sites, flush toilets, and three fully ADA-accessible sites near the first restroom. Every site includes a picnic table and campfire ring. An RV dump station and water filling station are located near the campground entrance. The maximum vehicle length is 32 feet. Clark Fork Horse Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead are nearby, providing access to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Directions
25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road, near Clark Fork Horse Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead. Take Highway 108 east to Clark Fork Road; the campground is five miles from the junction.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $29 - $58 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3474 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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