Sierra National Forest

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Sierra National Forest campgrounds are well-regarded for their beautiful natural settings, proximity to lakes and hiking trails, and generally clean and well-maintained facilities. Camp hosts are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, contributing to a positive camping experience. Many sites are spacious, family-friendly, and offer peaceful atmospheres suitable for tents and small RVs. However, common issues include noise disturbances from other campers, vehicles, or nearby activities, limited amenities such as showers and bear-proof storage, and occasional maintenance problems with restrooms or water supply. Road access can be rough or challenging in some areas, and some sites lack shade or have uneven terrain. Overall, these campgrounds provide scenic and enjoyable outdoor experiences with some variability in amenities and conditions.

Beautiful natural scenery near lakes and hiking trails

Friendly, helpful, and attentive camp hosts

Clean and well-maintained restrooms and campsites

Spacious, family-friendly, and peaceful environments

Good access to Yosemite and local amenities

Noise disturbances from other campers, vehicles, or activities

Limited or no showers and bear-proof food storage at many sites

Occasional maintenance and cleanliness issues in restrooms

Rough, narrow, or challenging access roads

Some campsites lack shade, are uneven, or tightly spaced

3,764 reviews

5 stars

2,459

4 stars

675

3 stars

309

2 stars

176

1 stars

145

Benjamin A

Campground:Forks Campground (Sierra)

Loop:Forks Campground

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Great, attentive host, and very well maintained site and bathrooms. An excellent experience all around!

Sophie C

Campground:Forks Campground (Sierra)

Loop:Forks Campground

Site:

Reviewed 16 days ago

Spent 3 nights. Very quiet and peaceful. Restrooms were clean. Hosts were attentive and helpful. I was happy to learn there ARE bear boxes at every campsite, so no worries on that front. But you can't wash dishes at the water spigot so bring water jugs/bowl to wash dishes at your campsite. We had a campsite in the back of the park, which I was glad for because while the others have a great lake view, some are literally right on the road which definitely has traffic. Lake was drained half way after Labor Day but it was still nice.

Mina P

Campground:Dinkey Creek

Loop:E

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Site 59. Family of 4 and a dog. Not directly but short distance from the creek. Vault toilets nearby are well lit, spacious and maintained well. Great mountain forest views. Flying carpenter ants appear around supper time but dies down in the evening. Rangers are friendly. Showers are next to the store and need to purchase tokens inside the store for use. Showers are a bit dated and can be maintained better. Nice walks in nature all around. There are flush toilets nearby the honeymoon pool. Would definitely head back again.

Caron C

Campground:Forks Campground (Sierra)

Loop:Forks Campground

Site:

Reviewed 22 days ago

Carmen & Robbie were kind & helpful hosts. Bathrooms are very clean & Carmen stocks it with hand-soap! Campsites are clean and well-cared for, they even rack the site!! The campground was quite and it was a peaceful experience.

Joan A

Campground:Dinkey Creek

Loop:E

Site:

Reviewed 23 days ago

The road going to the campround is safe, the short drive going to some scenery, redwoods, access to water, bathroom (we didnt really use it), the lake creek nearby, store, shower (but we didnt get to use it coz it was close for the season), meeting some hunters and their hunt(1st time for us😂) and ranger who religiously checking…I love them ALL! My kids of 5 and 3 enjoyed their stay…. Thank you Dingkey Creek!

Neil S

Campground:Dinkey Creek

Loop:G

Site:

Reviewed 23 days ago

Gayla is a great host. Most of the camp loop roads need to repaired - too many potholes and wood stumps along the edges. Hard to get truck and trailer in site without damage to vehicles. Loop B,E,F,G are especially worn down and too narrow.Plus overhanging tree branches. We think that needs improvement. We also had warnings from fellow campers that there was aggressive campers. Other campgrounds have some type of policing and that is needed at Dinkey creek. We decided for our safety we would just camp early spring and late fall to avoid the trouble makers. Jim,the maintenance man is doing an excellent job. Camp hosts in Trails End were very nice. We appreciate all who keep it nice

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 1% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.