Campgrounds Available Tonight Near El Portal, CA
Nestled on the edge of the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA, offers a myriad of camping options catering to nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. For RV aficionados, the nearby Tenaya Lake Campground provides full hookups amidst stunning granite cliffs, allowing for easy access to fishing, hiking, and the pristine lake's activities. Tent camping can be found at the idyllic Yosemite Valley Campground, where shaded sites are dotted along the meadow and the roaring Merced River, perfect for families looking to immerse themselves in the park's vibrant flora and fauna. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping in the nearby Stanislaus National Forest invites explorers to set up camp in remote, serene settings, far from the hustle and bustle, where wildlife sightings are more common than visitors. Surrounded by diverse geography—including towering sequoias, sweeping vistas, and majestic waterfalls—El Portal serves as a gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences. No matter your camping style, this enchanting area provides the perfect backdrop for stargazing, hiking, and solitude in the heart of California's natural beauty.
Hodgdon Meadow Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 46 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,900 feet. There are a total of 104 campsites including 65 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 39 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $28.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Codorniz Rec Area in Madera County is located 38 min northeast of Madera, CA with an elevation of 669 feet. There are a total of 86 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 81 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 37 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 37 sites have electric and water hookups. 49 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, swimming, amphitheater. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cedar Bluff Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 13 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,419 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $91.00 to $182.00. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Spring Cove Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 9 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,467 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Wishon Bass Lake Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 5 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,366 feet. There are a total of 47 campsites including 9 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to mid September. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $45.00 to $91.00. Some amenities include swimming, marina, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Soquel Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 27 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 5,333 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $38.00 per night. Activities include ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails.
Cherry Valley Campground is located in the Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (2 hrs 24 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,887 feet. There are a total of 45 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. 31 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $29.00 to $58.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Yosemite Creek Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 28 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 7,700 feet. Yosemite Creek Campground is rated 4.4 stars from 10 reviews. There are a total of 74 campsites including 17 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of July to the end of August. 57 sites can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 1 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, pay telephone. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Tamarack Flat Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 19 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 6,300 feet. Tamarack Flat Campground is rated 4.3 stars from 55 reviews. There are a total of 54 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of June to mid October. 51 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 1 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include hiking trails.
White Wolf Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 20 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 8,000 feet. White Wolf Campground is rated 4.6 stars from 10 reviews. There are a total of 67 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid September. 62 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 27 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 1 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Summerdale Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 18 min northeast of Madera, CA) with an elevation of 5,011 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Dimond O Campground is located in the Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (1 hr 47 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,706 feet. There are a total of 26 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. 22 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $30.00 to $60.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Lupine Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 13 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,419 feet. There are a total of 51 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 10 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Camp 4 Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 49 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 3,988 feet. There are a total of 61 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
Forks Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 6 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,389 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of September. 22 sites can accommodate RVs between 10 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lost Claim Campground is located in the Groveland Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (1 hr 29 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 3,009 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. Max equipment length is 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Rec Point Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 10 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,366 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $209.00 to $348.00. Some amenities include swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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