Kirch Flat Group Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; unreserved dates may be available first-come, first-served. No potable water or trash service. Maximum 14-day stay within any 30-day period.
Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 10:20AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 592 Central Sierra.Fire weather zone 593 North Kings River.Fire weather zone 594 Sequoia Kings.Fire weather zone 595 Lake Isabella. * WIND...STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS EXPECTED. A 70 TO 90 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 40 MPH ON THURSDAY. A 40 TO 60 PERCENT PROBABILITY OF GUSTS EXCEEDING 40 MPH ON FRIDAY. * HUMIDITY...MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY BETWEEN 15-25 PERCENT BOTH DAYS. * THUNDERSTORMS...NO THUNDERSTORM THREAT. * HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4,000 UP TO THE CREST OF THE SIERRA NEVADA. * IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
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.…
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 05‑15‑00‑26‑11 removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list; temporarily closes certain recreation sites, roads, and trails identified in Exhibits A and B as a public safety precaution due to widespread hazard…
About
Kirch Flat Group Campground occupies a large sandy flat on the banks of the Kings River where it meets Pine Flat Reservoir. At roughly 1,000 feet elevation, the site is shaded by oak and pine trees and offers views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills and river canyon. The campground is a single group site that accommodates up to 50 people with a maximum of 14 vehicles. The Kings River draws whitewater enthusiasts from late April through mid-July, offering a ten-mile run with Class III and IV rapids. Put-ins are available at Winfrey Mine and Garnet Dike upstream. Fishing and swimming in the river are popular activities, though the current can be deceptively strong. Several hiking trails access the Wild and Scenic portion of the Kings River upstream. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. There is no potable water, trash service, or cell coverage. The nearest services are in Sanger, about 45 miles and 1.5 hours away. Be aware that poison oak and rattlesnakes are common in the area.
Directions
Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns into Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. The campground is located at the east end of the lake on the Kings River. Driving time from Fresno is approximately 1.5 hours.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.sierranfinfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Sierra NF Kirch Flat Group |
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