Sonora Pass Campgrounds
Campgrounds are arranged below from west to east. With the exception of Sugar Pine RV Park, all of the campgrounds are operated by the National Forest Service. A number of campgrounds, including those in the Pinecrest area, are managed by the Dodge Ridge Corporation for the Forest Service. Two campgrounds adjacent to Kennedy Meadows are managed by Kennedy Meadows.
Only campgrounds in the vicinity of Pinecrest Lake accept reservations; all the rest are first-come, first-served. If weather conditions permit, many of the campgrounds open in late April in time for fishing season.
Mi-Wuk Area Camping
- Hull Creek Campground
- Fraser Flat Campground
- Sand Bar Flat Campground
- Sugar Pine RV Park
Pinecrest Camping
- Pinecrest Campground
- Meadowview Campground
- Pioneer Trail Group Campground
Herring Creek Camping
- Herring Creek Reservoir Campground
- Herring Creek Campground
Beardsley/Niagara Creek Area Camping
- Beardsley Reservoir Campground
- TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak Flat) Campground
- Cascade Creek Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Niagara Creek Campground
- Niagara Creek OHV Campground
Clark Fork Camping
- Clark Fork Campground
- Sand Flat Campground
- Clark Fork Horse Campground
- Fence Creek Campground
Dardanelle Area Camping
- Boulder Flat Campground
- Brightman Flat Campground
- Dardanelle Campground
- Pigeon Flat Campground
- Eureka Valley Campground
Kennedy Meadows Camping
- Baker Campground
- Deadman Campground
Leavitt Meadow Camping
- Leavitt Meadow Campground
- Sonora Bridge Campground
Specialty Campgrounds
Sonora Pass Campground Overviews
Pinecrest Camping
These are excellent campgrounds, close to Pinecrest Lake, fishing, hiking trails, stores. A great place for children with a beach and swim area and outdoor movies every week. 6,000' elevation.
Herring Creek Camping
These are more remote and more primitive than others. Close to Herring Reservoir, popular for fishing and swimming.
Beardsley - Niagara Creek Camping
Some of the campgrounds here are fairly primitive. Best suited for RVs for people intending to do OHV-ing, fishing, or hunting. Niagara Creek is the best of them.
Clark Fork Camping
A beautiful setting off the main highway. Popular for fishing or simply lazing away the summer. Hiking is close by.
Dardanelle Camping
Popular camping area. Boulder Flat is more primitive than others. Fishing and hiking close by. The close proximity of the Dardanelle Resort with store and restaurant is a plus.
Kennedy Meadows Camping
Excellent campgrounds, close to the river and close to Kennedy Meadows Resort. Popular with anglers. A great place to spend a week or two. Hiking trails into the Emigrant Wilderness close by.
Mi-Wuk Area Camping
Lower elevation campgrounds, remote locations. Fraser Flat is a park-like setting on the South Fork of Stanislaus River. Sand Bar Flat is on the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus.
Leavitt Meadow Camping
On the east side of Sonora Pass near Leavitt Meadow. A more arid region, fewer trees. Close to good fishing and hiking in the Hoover Wilderness.
Helpful Links to Other Camping Websites
U.S. National Forest Campground Guide
Your most complete and comprehensive guide to developed campgrounds in 155 national forests and national grassland.
