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Island Park
$10.00–$135.00/night
Overview
Island Park Recreation Area is the place to go for campers looking for lots of exciting water activities at Pine Flat Lake. The area has plenty of campsites plus two group sites and a day-use area for boaters.Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length with 67 miles of shoreline. The lake, formed in 1954 with the completion of the Pine Flat Dam, is used for flood control and irrigation as well as a recreation oasis for the area. Wildlife spotting opportunities include bobcats and red-tailed hawks.
Recreation
Boating, jet skiing and fishing are some of the most popular activities at the lake. Anglers can find small and large-mouthed bass, spotted bass and rainbow trout.Families enjoy strolling on the Blue Oak Trail, a quarter-mile interpretive trail that's accessible from the campground.
Facilities
Most campsites are non-electric, but 25 sites have electric hookups, and five of those sites have water hookups. There is one site that meets accessibility standards and is available as first come, first served. Day-use visitors have access to a boat ramp and vault toilets. All campers have access to flush toilets.Group campground reservations include the use of a horseshoe pit and volleyball court.
Natural Features
Pine Flat Lake is situated where oak and pine meet in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's in Kings Canyon at the western edge of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.At full capacity, the lake holds a million acre-feet of water, which is fed by the Kings Canyon watershed.
Nearby Attractions
From the campground, head upstream on Kings River to find superb whitewater rafting in spring and early summer.Scenic drives through Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park never cease to impress visitors.
Camp site features
Across 92 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: 22 of 92 sites
- Water hookups: 5 of 92 sites
- Pets allowed: all 92 sites
- ADA accessible: 1 of 92 sites
- Group sites: 2 of 92 sites
- Longest rig: 99 ft
- Largest party: 80 people
- Power up to 50 amps
- Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
From Fresno, California, travel east on Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway to
Academy Avenue. Turn left onto Academy Avenue, and then turn right on Belmont
Avenue. Continue traveling for approximately 20 miles; the entrance to Island
Park Recreation Area is on the right. NOTE: Belmont Avenue becomes East
Trimmer Springs Road approximately 6 miles east of the Academy Avenue
intersection.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (292)
5 stars
145
4 stars
69
3 stars
37
2 stars
18
1 stars
23
Sherri L
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:09
Reviewed 3 days ago
It’s always a good time at Island Park but this last time the bathrooms were closed and the electricity went out our last night there. Other than that we had a good time
Alex S
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:49
Reviewed 9 days ago
The space 49 location was perfect, and advertised as able to accommodate our coach, however, the rear bumper bottomed out on the entry and we couldn’t use it. We couldn’t find a ranger to discuss and the assistant ranger told us that he would be around this evening. He never came.“camp volunteer” was not able to help us. We reserves space 34 for the same timeframe, but we’re not able to get refunded for the space we couldn’t use (49).
Not pleased with not making refunds available, RIPPED OFF!!
desiree S
Loop:Overflow
Site:D2
Reviewed 19 days ago
Came for the first time and I would never return. Unless you have water toys to go out into the lake it’s a hard pass. Overflow is horrible, basically parking spots with white sprayed lines , neighbors directly next to you on every side , no shade , no direct access to lake and over crowded.
Leslie C
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:14
Reviewed 20 days ago
Site 14 is absolutely not a RV site. It might have electricity but you literally park on the side of the road which makes you no where near the fire pit or picnic table. We were very disappointed when we showed up and very confused. No one in the guard shack all weekend to even assist or find us a new site.
Charlene V
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:40
Reviewed 21 days ago
Our trip was excellent only downfall was that the bathrooms ran out of toilet paper so we had to take napkins when we went to the bathroom but other then that it was great
Sara N
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:25
Reviewed 22 days ago
It was a great spot but I wish I had known that there was no shade at all before going there during the summer
Wasiem A
Loop:Overflow
Site:A9
Reviewed a month ago
Worst campsites no amenities don't use this campsite
Thakur Basaveswar S
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:46
Reviewed a month ago
The campsites 45 and 46 were a little difficult to find in the dark as we arrived late. But the campsites 45 and 46 in upper loop were very near to washrooms that had showers as well. The bathroom was clean and well maintained. The view of the lake was very beautiful in the morning.
Kathleen C
Loop:Overflow
Site:A3
Reviewed a month ago
Decent location, decent bathrooms, no bear box. Quiet hours are not enforced though and there was a very loud group there the same night as us who were up with music and lights until 2am.
Porfirio V
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:31
Reviewed a month ago
A white family "older men" in campground site # 29 kept making racist remarks at our family every time we walked to the bathrooms.
The said "here comes the burrito family". They had their generator runing way past 10 PM, in fact most of the night. The evening park ranger or anyone to call. Not a good place to camp in the future.
Sam T
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:10
Reviewed a month ago
We have camped at island park for 20+ years. It’s a beautiful spot for families. My only disappointment this time around was to see how poorly maintained the restrooms were. Even though we expect camp style bathroom, there was clearly lack of any maintenance
tom w
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:22
Reviewed a month ago
It is a tent campground. Sites on to much of incline or you are in big parking lot.
gabiella m
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:36
Reviewed a month ago
I didn't like the camp site because it has not shade. I was with my mom and aunts and it was not a great experience to them to be on the sun specially at almost 90 degrees
Holley Huong L
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:22
Reviewed 2 months ago
We stayed at the upperloop - good view of the lake. Most RV sites have no to minimum shade though. We have stayed at various campsites here and all of them are not level, at all.
Holley Huong L
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:18
Reviewed 2 months ago
This tent-only campsite has a good amount of shade during the day and it gets decent view of the lake and the campground as it is slightly elevated.
David L
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:14
Reviewed 2 months ago
Bathrooms are filthy and smell like ammonia also had water leaks and very slippery walkways in a handicapped site not a great trip for us
John A
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:04
Reviewed 2 months ago
I enjoyed spot 4 as a solo camper with my dog. The restroom was right behind camp 4 and it was decently maintained. No noxious smells coming from the the restroom as well. I liked the convenience of having a shower in the bathrooms as well. The walk down to the water from the camp spot is a brisk 5 minute walk and the water was also decently warm to swim in. This was end of May to early June.
Kellen O
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:30
Reviewed 2 months ago
We brought our small camper and really enjoyed the lake. Easy drive in to Fresno and easy enough drive to Sequoia NP.
Charlotte D
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:41
Reviewed 2 months ago
Pine Flat Lake is beautiful and was visible from three sides of the camper due to flooded Overflow campsites. The restroom nearby was closed, but the central restroom was open (out of toilet paper). The non-flooded campsites were all reserved, but the campground was not crowded due to closed sites. Ranger checked us in as soon as we arrived. Had a good experience. OTHER: No cell service without booster. Uneven, but shaded parking spot. Can fit a 20-foot RV. Campsite is downhill from parking, above entrance booth and road into campground (no privacy).
Leslye P
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:49
Reviewed 2 months ago
Super low-key in the cut also comes with an electrical outlet port super ideal. Very close boat launch so keep in mind loud noise ! Love this campground . Very nice we came in January absolutely breathtaking . Very green !! Went recently ( may) and it was pretty dry but still fun also running hot water and close by bathrooms !!
Shawn R
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:11/12
Reviewed 3 months ago
First time here and was surprised to see that that Campsite was not close to the driveway. End of April. Lots of foxtails so if you have dogs be careful. Bathrooms are old with minimal cleaning. Lots of hills on the upper loop. We were there midweek so it was quiet.
Aaron H
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:10
Reviewed 3 months ago
The grounds were great and the staff was very helpful. However, a common problem at this campground for RV camping is the extremely unlevel camping spots. We had Spot 10 and there was no way we could possibly level our 24 ft RV. Therefore we had to spend the time camping with the slide out retracted and the refrigerator and freezer off. Not fun. So just be forewarned if you plan on RV camping here check the spot to see if it is even remotely level.
Craig G
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:23
Reviewed 3 months ago
Very compact area in parts. Definitely read the fine print about your spot… the mention of significant leveling requirements is a HUGE understatement.
Sherri L
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:09
Reviewed 3 months ago
Out stays at Island Park are always awesome. Beautiful views and easy access to the lake.
Alex & Maria M
Loop:Overflow
Site:C1
Reviewed 3 months ago
Everything was good except a water valve was not working at all.
Evan W
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:46
Reviewed 4 months ago
Very nice and well maintained campground. The bathroom right next to us was being renovated, so that was the only down side, but the next ones were only 150 yards away. We loved it time there.
Philip B
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:14
Reviewed 4 months ago
Thought it was part of Sequoia but was 1 hour away and followed a gps cord to never find our site.
I felt misled and spent money for a place I never got to find to use.
Promesa A
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:42
Reviewed 4 months ago
Great views and overall amazing area. Will return 😊
Daniela J
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:21
Reviewed 4 months ago
Staff is nice and friendly. Toilet paper did ran out of the restroom but it’s expected with the amount of people occupying the campsite. Available fire pits and nice clean campgrounds. Definitely coming back
Guadalupe V
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:23
Reviewed 4 months ago
We stood in campsite Upper 23, our spot was slightly unlevel and very sloppy. I suggest taking extra wood to level your RV or rig. The restrooms can use a little more maintenance and cleaning. Restroom stalls and the shower area had lots of spiders. This spot had very poor cellphone reception, so I had to walk away to find service. Campsites are very close to each other, with no privacy. The park was very clean of trash. Park has a spectacular view; you can catch beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Jimmy, the camp host, was very kind and helpful.
antonio g
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:23
Reviewed 4 months ago
Site 22 has an AWESOME view of the lake. Might take a couple times in order to back it in. Make sure your checks are well placed. Like the description states there is no spicket there but there is one approximately 150 ft. Away. So plan accordingly. We will back again for sure
Ulrike K
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:21
Reviewed 4 months ago
Very nice campsites. Clean facilities and the attending ranger was very friendly and helpful in helping me find a spot.
Charles R
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:15
Reviewed 4 months ago
Campsites are not level, or even close to level. The campground hostess was very helpful. Internet reception was almost nonexistent. It’s an old campground. However, it is a nice campground. It just didn’t fit my needs.
Russell H
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:09
Reviewed 4 months ago
Volunteer was very nice. Location of site 9 great with lake view and electricity. Only issues were water on floor of men's toilet and lack of toilet paper occasionally.
Richard S
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:08
Reviewed 4 months ago
We come back to Island Park often. We love it. Only two down sides- The WIFI in this area is very weak. Sometimes in the off peak time of the year we find that our favorite site is closed. Neither of these stops us from coming back, over and over.
Harley R
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:45
Reviewed 4 months ago
The park ranger didnt show up the entire time we were there, so we never got fully checked in or got our vehicle passes. The restroom next to our campsite was marked clised for the season. The group next to us at lot 46, 47, 48, and 49 (they were all together) were blasting music until 3 am with super bright camp lights. Then a group of men were fishing and walked past my family (we are black) calling each other the n word and laughing like it was funny. Ive camped here multiple times, this trip was for my son's 4th birthday. I will more than likely never go here again, the wife and I really have to talk it out.
Nicole N
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:08
Reviewed 4 months ago
I love this place. Very reasonably priced. Bathrooms are not great but better than nothing.
Adolph G
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:09
Reviewed 5 months ago
Nice lot,,I was trying to get space for 2 years, I had family come for dinner twice,, grate time and grate parking too.
Tony B
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:09
Reviewed 5 months ago
Our seventh time staying at this location.
Always clean and a beautiful setting .
chris o
Loop:Upper Loops
Site:04
Reviewed 5 months ago
Had a really great time would recommend to anyone nice, relaxing, and peaceful.
Popularity
Quiet · 23%
Busiest in July, when about 23% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.
