Deadman Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates April through October on a first-come, first-served basis. No online reservations; contact Kennedy Meadows Resort at 209-965-3911 for availability. Cash only. Free campfire permits recommended from preventwildfiresca.org.
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.…
Woodcut/PAL Information
For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601
About
Deadman Campground is a scenic Forest Service campground situated along the Stanislaus River in the Sierra Nevada mountains, approximately 29 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. The riverside setting provides excellent access to fishing and serves as a base for exploring the nearby Kennedy Meadows area and its backcountry trails. The campground features 17 sites total, including two walk-in tent sites. The main road is paved with dirt-surfaced parking pads. Each site accommodates up to six people, with amenities including vault toilets and potable water piped to hydrants serving multiple sites. Maximum RV and trailer length is 32 feet. Horses are not allowed at this campground. Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station operates the campground on a first-come, first-served basis with cash-only payment. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a maximum stay of 14 days.
Directions
29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road, near Baker Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3911 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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