Hensley Lake

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P.O. Box 85, 25207 Road 407
Raymond, CA 93653-0085
Less than an hour drive northeast of Fresno in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada enroute to Yosemite National Park. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.

Directions

Located 17 miles northeast of Madera on County Road 400.

Reviews

Hensley Lake campground is favored for its beautiful lake views, spacious and clean campsites, and a peaceful atmosphere especially on weekdays. Visitors frequently commend the friendly and helpful staff as well as well-maintained facilities including showers and restrooms. The campground suits families and individuals seeking tranquility and nature, though some sites have limited parking or are narrow. Common issues include occasional noise disturbances, inconsistent rule enforcement, water shortages, and the presence of wildlife like rattlesnakes and coyotes. Some restroom areas could also use maintenance and upgrades.

Beautiful lake views and spacious campsites
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean restrooms with hot showers
Peaceful and quiet environment
Family-friendly amenities and good location
Inconsistent enforcement of rules and noise issues
Water availability and dump station interruptions
Some campsites are narrow or have limited parking
Wildlife presence like rattlesnakes and coyotes
Restrooms and showers need maintenance and updates
250 reviews
5 stars
141
4 stars
58
3 stars
26
2 stars
17
1 stars
8
Brittany R
Campground:Hidden View
Loop:C
Site:
Reviewed 3 days ago
Super clean space and an amazing view day and night! I took my 12 year old and 2 year old and we had a blast! I can’t wait for the colder weather we are looking forward to staying for a longer duration of time. I definitely recommend this spot!!
Ryan L
Campground:Hidden View
Loop:C
Site:
Reviewed 20 days ago
Nice place. Seems to have a litter problem from the families that camp on the hills. The house fly swarms are completely intolerable! My traps would fill up in a day. I did notice all the male park rangers do all their routines daily for two weeks. But I also noticed a female ranger that kind of cheated those routines, and picked when and how to enforce the rules. All around me there were people hanging stuff from the trees and she said nothing to them. I've seen the rangers step by the same garbage and debris from loose roofing shingles, to underwear, and anything else, everyday. Some of the bottle caps in the road have probably been there a decade. It's sad when a stranger cares more than the people who are paid to protect it.
Pascal A
Campground:Hidden View
Loop:C
Site:
Reviewed 23 days ago
The dump station was closed middle of july?? Locks on the facilities for water refill, and our spot was crooked
RAPHAEL V
Campground:Hidden View
Loop:B
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
It was nice. Rangers were helpful. Would come back again.
Rommanee I
Campground:Hidden View
Loop:C
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Visited at the end of June, so the lake water level was around 21%, but I was still able to paddle board, and several other groups had boats and jet skis on the water. Campsite #47 was clean and well-maintained, and a short walk to the restroom and water spout.
Robert N
Campground:Hidden View
Loop:C
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Great for a weekend at Yosemite!
Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 11% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 9 years of reservations.

Campgrounds

Hensley Lake has 4 campgrounds, 53 campsites in total.

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