Walker Pass Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations available. No potable water on-site; campers must bring adequate water supplies.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 3:48AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Low-end storm total of 10 inches and high-end total of 30 inches expected in Madera and Mariposa Counties and Yosemite National Park above 7,000 ft. Winds gusting to 55 mph or higher. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
About
Walker Pass Campground is a free BLM-managed campground located just off California State Highway 178 at the junction of the Owens Peak and Cache Peak segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Situated at 5,000 feet elevation, the campground occupies a semi-arid landscape dotted with pinyon pines and a few Joshua trees, offering outstanding views of the dry, rugged foothills of the Southern Sierras. The campground provides 11 walk-in sites designed primarily for Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers and tent campers, along with 2 sites suitable for car camping and small motorhomes. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Equestrian campers will find hitching racks and corrals available for horses. The campground features vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own water supply. Located approximately 9 miles west of the CA-178 and CA-14 junction or 35 miles east of Lake Isabella, Walker Pass Campground serves as a popular resupply point for PCT hikers and offers a peaceful basecamp for exploring the Southern Sierra Nevada backcountry. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Directions
Follow Highway 178 approximately 9 miles west from the junction of Highway 14, or 35 miles east of Lake Isabella. Walker Pass Campground is just west of Walker Pass and well signed on the right when traveling westbound or on the left when traveling eastbound.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BLM_CA_Web_BK@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (661) 391-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Walker Pass Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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