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Summerdale
Total sites: 29
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 1 FF*
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Booking Window: 6 months
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Sierra National Forest › Bass Lake Ranger District › California
› Mariposa County
› Fish Camp
› Summerdale Campground
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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Campsite Reviews (135)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 79% | |
| 4 star | 13% | |
| 3 star | 4% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@Francisco2B0FA · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #22
Camp Host was exceptionally nice and helpful!
@JesusR35F581F8 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #10
Good location (just outside of Yosemite south entrance, overall quiet (a few kids a bit loud after 10pm) and very clean. Hosts were super friendly and helpful. The only downside is that it its almost an hour drive from the valley so had to get up earlier but we were aware of it. After seeing how chaotic and packed the valley campgrounds were, I highly recommend it if you dont mind that long but beautiful drive to the valley.
@GloriaB6053227 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #8
This is my first time I camp here beautiful spot clean bathroom, the host are very polite always smile I have a wonderful time in here I go to back with my grandauthers I love the small creek.
@ForrestGD0C4EA · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #14
We stayed at SD 14 and it was super nice and clean. Super spacious and close to the bathroom. The camp host Jim and Holly were so nice and welcoming. They checked on us several times to make sure we had everything.
@MelissaM982934 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #30
Such a lovely campground! Perfectly secluded, quiet, and beautiful. Good sized camp sites and a lovely river that runs behind it. The hosts are very courteous and friendly as well. Highly recommend!
@PeterB9363957 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #23
Beautiful campground; quiet and well maintained. Bill and Holly were great; helpful and great problem solvers. Clean bathrooms. Hope to go back soon!
@YeseniaG709903 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #6
Nice little campground, close to Yosemite. The camp hosts were amazing and kept the grounds and restrooms clean.
@JaneDAF431A024 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #16
The campground is just outside the entrance to Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove area. Its well maintained, clean and quiet. There are pit toilets, which were very clean throughout our 3-night stay. The campground hosts were wonderful. They were present and quite helpful. They came around each evening to see how we were doing and to deliver firewood that was for sale. Overall, a wonderful stay.
@marioM6460407 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #11
Our time at Summerdale was great! The site itself was a well kept and great area. Vault restrooms were very well kept. To top off such a great weekend, the camp hosts were so good at what they did! If they host again next year consider us booked!
@RyanW7011906 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #22
The camp hosts Jim and Holly Kelley made for an excellent visit. They were personable and professional, and made an already good campground better. The location near the South Entrance of Yosemite makes it easier to get in early to beat the crowds. Expect an hour drive to Yosemite Village, but only few to Mariposa Grove.
@KateT5129923 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #19
The bathrooms were super clean, obviously a bit stinky at times, but cant be helped. The actual grounds were beautiful and we got to hammock between the trees. They also allow for extra vehicles for a fee!
@Anastasiy4315F · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #20
We had a wonderful stay at this campsite, as we have for many prior years. Thankfully, the upkeep of the site has not (yet) been impacted by the unrest and personnel cuts that have upended the US Forest Service. The hosts were very gracious and attentive, having allowed us to arrive a day late over Memorial Day holiday, and not give away our spot to other willing travelers. Bathrooms were clean and toilet paper was provided, and frankly, what more could one ask for?
@RuedigerB89853 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #27
Nice campground, nearby a creek with trouds, close to Yosemite, clean rest rooms, Jim and Holly kindest hosts ever ... :-)
@VerenaB8B4E958 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #12
Der Campingplatz ist wunderbar gelegen, ganz ruhig mit hohen Kiefern, Wiese und einem Bach. Es gibt weder Strom noch Duschen noch Wlan, das war im RV aber okay. Der Platz liegt gnstig auf dem Weg zum Mariposa Grove und zum Yosemite valley
@AdamM2914458 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #18
It was a great site! Plenty of space, right next to the creek, path to restroom, and water right next to the site. The host Jim and his wife were very helpful and friendly! Appreciated the extra effort and care they put in!
@CharlesW117121 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #11
The camp host and hostess were very friendly and attentive to the camp. No mosquitoes when we were there. We would like to return.
@LisaJ6167235 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #25
My family had a great time at Summardale. Our hosts were very kind and helpful with anything we needed. Would come back!
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #30
The campground hosts, the Kellys, were very friendly, helpful, and responsive.Swimming in the creek was refreshing.Some noise of cars on the highway above but, not very noticeable.Excellent spacing of campsites.
@RichardR254074 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #22
very quiet well kept up and easy campground to use, grounds keeper was also very friendly and polite
@AntoniaHF99D35 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #18
Enjoyed our stay No flushable toilets but absolute clean restrooms (+no smell!!)
@JarrodW15AF392 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #21
Very pretty campground right next to the creek. Highly recommended
@SimonB548B02FB · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #16
Really good spot for getting to yosemite early. We had fun splashing in the small creek nearby, the site was shaded and moderately sized. Only downside was the mosquitoes later on
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #17
Larry was a great camp host, we hope to see him next year! The bathrooms were clean. The campground was well taken care of. We enjoyed our experience very much.
@EddiePA1FFFBDF · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #6
Very nice place. Been visiting for over 25 years. Very relaxing.
@LisetteM8E26B9 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #6
This is the perfect spot if you cant get reservations inside of Yosemite. Its about 5 minutes from the Wawona entrance. While there are only vault toilets, the bathrooms are very clean and well maintained. There is potable water as well. The camp host said it comes from a well that is tested every two weeks. Its a small, quiet campground perfect for resting up before a big hike.
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