Portal Forebay Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from June through September, with exact opening dates dependent on snow conditions and road accessibility along Kaiser Pass Road.
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Forest Order - Recreation Sites, Roads, and Trails
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About
Portal Forebay Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground located at Portal Forebay Lake along Kaiser Pass Road in Sierra National Forest. The campground sits at high elevation in a forested setting, with sites shaded by pine and cedar trees. Each campsite includes a picnic table, grill, and bear-proof food storage locker. The campground provides vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own drinking water. Kaiser Pass Road is a narrow, winding mountain road not recommended for large RVs or motorhomes. The seasonal operating period runs from June through September, depending on snow conditions. Recreation opportunities include fishing at Portal Forebay Lake and hiking the Portal Forebay Trail, a faint foot trail descending approximately 2 miles to the San Joaquin River where it connects with the Doris and Tule Lake trail system. Wilderness permits are required for backcountry travel in the adjacent wilderness areas.
Directions
Take Highway 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At the east end of Huntington Lake, turn right onto Kaiser Pass Road at the Eastwood Visitor Center. Travel 13.6 miles northeast on Kaiser Pass Road to Portal Forebay Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $32 - $61 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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