Hensley Lake

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

259 reviews

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Doris u

Campground:Hidden View

Loop:B

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Reviewed a month ago

We had an amazing experience at this campsite! There was plenty of wonderful shade, and we loved how close we were to the restrooms. The walk to the water wasn’t too far, which made it easy for our family to enjoy. The water was nice, and the ranger was very friendly and helpful. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely love to come back again!

Ann E

Campground:Hidden View

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Clean, well kept campground with kind and very conscientious hosts. There’s a nice hiking trail that is a mile long fairly close to the campground and another nice trail close to the group campsite. The two campsites that I stayed in were quite large and had great views.

Thomas J

Campground:Hidden View

Loop:C

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Hidden View is exactly that! Nice, quiet grounds with views of the lake. Contact with staff is always pleasant. Affordable campsites that are well kept and clean restroom and shower facilities. Some RV sites will require a bit more leveling than others, but nothing too extreme. It can get very hot in the summer months, so keep that in mind as there are few trees, but there are metal canopies at each site.

Luis U

Campground:Hidden View

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

This was our first time camping, and it was a great experience! Everything was comfortable, and the layout of the campground was excellent. We stayed at site 17B, and it was perfect. It was conveniently located near the bathrooms, the lake view, and the playground, which was great for our family. The park rangers were very attentive and helpful. They were kind enough to assist us and guide us to the lake. If you need to restock on ice, grab some snacks, or pick up a few essentials, there’s a small market only about 15 minutes away. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this campground. 100% recommended! We will definitely be coming back! 🏕️🌲🏞️

Karina L

Campground:Hidden View

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 2 months ago

Bathrooms and shower clean Site very sunny all day long I was expecting more interesting stuff

Cornelius L

Campground:Hidden View

Loop:C

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Had a wonderful time like always