Clover Meadow Campground

Closed — Closed for winter. Access road is closed due to snow. The campground typically operates from June through September or October depending on conditions.

About

Nestled in the remote high country of Sierra National Forest, Clover Meadow Campground offers primitive camping in a peaceful mountain setting. The small campground features just 6-7 sites shaded by lodgepole pine and fir trees along scenic Clover Meadow. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, providing the essentials for a backcountry camping experience. The campground is located 52 miles from the Bass Lake Ranger District in North Fork, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. High clearance vehicles are required due to the remote access road conditions. The campground provides vault toilets and drinking water via a hand pump. The nearby Clover Meadow Ranger Station serves as a gateway to wilderness areas and backcountry trails. Due to its high elevation location, the campground operates seasonally from approximately June through September or October, depending on snow conditions. Winter access is impossible as the access road closes when snow arrives. This lightly-used campground attracts visitors seeking solitude and serves as a basecamp for wilderness exploration and hiking in the surrounding Sierra high country.

Directions

From Fresno take Highway 41 north to Road 200. Turn right and travel east to North Fork. Continue through North Fork to Minarets Road (Forest Road 81). The Clover Meadow Station is 52 miles from the Bass Lake Ranger District in North Fork, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes driving time. Once you reach the ranger station, turn left on Road 5S47 and travel 0.5 mile to the campground. High clearance vehicles required.

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