Sawmill Flat Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through November. First-come, first-served with no fees and no reservations required.
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.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19).
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
About
Sawmill Flat Campground is a remote, free campground in the Sierra National Forest that serves primarily as a hunters' camp. Nestled in a forest of pine, cedar, manzanita, and bear clover, the campground offers a rustic experience for those seeking solitude. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, and vault toilets are available. This is a primitive, pack-it-in-pack-it-out facility with no potable water or garbage service. The nearest services are at Dinkey Creek Inn and Store, approximately 15.5 miles away, which offers a small grocery, fishing supplies, lunch counter, and pay showers. The campground is located in bear country, so proper food storage is required. Access involves a combination of paved, dirt, and gravel roads. From Shaver Lake, take Dinkey Creek Road east for 12.5 miles, turn right on McKinley Grove Road (11S40), travel 12.5 miles to road 11S12, then continue 3.1 miles to the campground.
Directions
From Shaver Lake, take Dinkey Creek Road east for 12.5 miles. Turn right on McKinley Grove Road (road 11S40) and travel approximately 12.5 miles to road 11S12. Turn right and continue 3.1 miles to the campground. Access is via paved, dirt, and gravel roads.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Sierra NF - Sawmill Flat Campground | |
| Sierra NF Alerts |
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