Summerdale Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

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.

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4.7 out of 5

5 star		77%
4 star		16%
3 star		4%
2 star		2%
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@KiarashRCB498E · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #20

Very nice and quiet campground. Loved it!

@LucaT4FD6CC88D · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #12

beaqutiful campground near Yosemite parkcreek next to campground is accessiblevault toilet (clean, wall manteined) and water avaiable (but not specified if potable or not)

@LindaO4583648 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #28

We have loved camping at Summerdale Campground over the years. It was a quiet time towards the end of August. Creek was lower than July but still able to enjoy it. I was disappointed to see permanent paint on the rocks between sites 28 & 27. These are NOT the small rocks people paint. Please remove the graffiti as this will encourage others to continue the same. Too many folks speeding through during evening hours. Keep the littles close. I was also surprised to see a homemade sign NAILED to a tree in front of the hosts site. No nails in the trees, please.

@chiarac89B0100 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #17

Must outsider Yosemite entrance. Silence, quiet, just nature. We really enjoyed.

@ZacharyWFA2558 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #5

Very nice campsite I would recommend

@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #20

Wow...this is my new favorite campground in California! It's absolutely beautiful with green meadows (in August), gorgeous trees, and a cute little creek. The campground is spotless and the host was super friendly. It's close to Fish Camp with a few restaurants and a small market with GREAT sandwiches. The only down side is that it's outside the park and an hour from Yosemite Valley. Not to worry, it's a beautiful road, especially on a motorcycle! The campground is virtually empty by day as everyone's out exploring. I hesitated to recommend because I want it all to myself! Haha!

@EvaBC6F6B83E5D · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #10

loved it kiddos had so much fun.

@EddiePA1FFFBDF · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #7

Always love camping at Summerdale. Great campground.

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #24

Nice quite place.

@BeauW676171C10 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #12

We stayed at site 12 which was a great spot. The campground is an hour drive into Yosemite, but it is superior to the crowded Pines campgrounds in the valley. We stayed one night at that campground and were glad to return to Summerdale which was much more peaceful.

@DonB9851872 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #8

Fantastic place to stay at the gateway to Yosemite.

@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #7

Great access to Yosemite, since we were unable to reserve a campsite in the park. The setting was delightful, with a meadow adjacent and creek running nearby. The camp hosts, Jim and Holly Kelley, were welcoming and did their best to enrich the camping experience.

@JonK7F01724F16 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #25

I enjoyed this campground although they don't have bear boxes and one was active while we were there. Probably because somebody left their pancake mix out. Some mosquitoes in the evening, and an orange strap of mine mysteriously went missing while we were out. The creek was nice. I'd stay there again. Beautiful jumping off point for Yosemite but leave by 7am and have your car reservation to enter.

@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #13

Camp Host was great, friendly, checking on the entire campground frequently. Very quiet especially considering large groups of young people at the campsite. Very good experience. Did have a bear steal hot dog buns from campsite across from ours late one afternoon.

@BryanR3871518 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #6

The camp host was awesome. The bathrooms were spotless and smelled great. The sites were nice and it was very soothing hearing the creek running at night when sleeping.

@LuisEE15C18E38 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #19

Camp hosts were very friendly and welcoming, they even had firewood for sale reasonably priced! And drove in a Golf cart to check in with everyone.

@CaitlinV83E734 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #8

Beautiful quiet campground

@BradS9486590 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #25

We had a great time on our annual Summerdale camping trip. The hosts, Jim and Hollie Kelly were very helpful, friendly, and kept the restrooms sparkling clean. They toured the campground several times a day to ensure everyone had what they needed. Yosemite Valley is only 45 minute away and Wowona Village is just 10 minutes down Hwy 41once you enter the park, which is only 1/2 mile from the campground. Fish Camp General Store is close by and has a nice variety of necessities for campers including ice. Big Creek flows through the campground and if the water is high enough and not too warm, Fish and Game stocks it with trout for a wonderful fishing experience. We have been coming here with our family for over 40 years and will continue the tradition well into the future!

@AaronL2136601 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #18

Jim and Holly, the camp hosts were absolutely phenomenal. They were very attentive and kept the camp and bathrooms clean. Jim had jokes for days. Wed love to see them again when we visit the next time.

@ReneeC2425718 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #8

Great location and friendly camp hosts!

@LeahRF7D4F9EEC · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #24

Great little quiet campground. Large sites, close to Yosemite.

@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #27

Had a very good time

@DonaldNE1993F0 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #13

Small quiet campground right at the entrance of Yosemite. Easy drive into the park. Park was very clean and camp host was wonderful! Much more peaceful than the national park campgrounds. Only negative are the pit toilets...but they were clean.

@VickiPAF7D5E9F · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #20

Summerdale is always cared for by the nicest hosts and the campground is wonderful as always. 30+ years of family get-togethers and cant wait for next year!

@MRMRS25FF410F9 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #21

Camp hosts Jim & Holley Kelly really added to our enjoyable time at the park. Wish all hosts were as professional yet approachable and did the top notch Job as these two. Grounds were clean rules were conveyed and enforced with pride in their style.

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