Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Harden Flat, CA
Nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, Harden Flat, CA offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility. For those who prefer the comforts of home, RV camping at nearby Hardin Flat Campground provides fully-equipped sites with amenities such as picnic tables and fire rings, surrounded by the serene beauty of towering pine trees and native wildlife. If you're looking to immerse yourself in nature, tent camping at Buck Meadow Campground offers picturesque views of meadows and mountain peaks, with easy access to hiking trails and pristine fishing spots in the nearby Merced River. For the truly adventurous, dispersed camping opportunities abound in the neighboring Stanislaus National Forest, where you can pitch your tent under starlit skies and enjoy the solitude of remote locations accessible via scenic forest roads. The area's diverse topography includes granite outcroppings, lush groves, and abundant wildlife, making it a paradise for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers alike. Whether you're seeking a family-friendly campground or a secluded wilderness experience, Harden Flat provides a perfect backdrop for your next camping getaway.
Glory Hole Rec Area in Calaveras County is located 1 hr 24 min northeast of Modesto, CA with an elevation of 1,140 feet. There are a total of 144 campsites including 20 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 122 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, marina, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Pinecrest Campground is located in the Summit Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (2 hrs 23 min southeast of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 5,602 feet. There are a total of 196 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 193 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. Prices start at $32.14 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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.
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.
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.
North Grove Campground is part of Calaveras Big Trees State Park in California (1 hr 52 min southeast of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 4,680 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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