Island Park
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 54 |
| Standard with electric | 19 |
| Tent-only | 15 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| RV with electric | 1 |
| tent only electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
92 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE | GROUP SITES | Group | 99 | Partial | No | 80 / 20 | Yes | |||
| BUCK | GROUP SITES | Group | 99 | Partial | No | 80 / 20 | Yes | |||
| A1 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A2 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A3 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A4 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A5 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A6 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A7 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 | ||||
| A8 | OVERFLOW | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | No | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 13 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Sanger, California |
| Coordinates | 36.8646° N, 119.3157° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
19 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
21 mi from the campground
- WildfireLand
23 mi from the campground · 20 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Shaver Lake Sports ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 42.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 13.8 miHermit's Hole Day Use Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Sierra National Forest begins about 1.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.6 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 11 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Island Park?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Island Park?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Island Park have?
93 sites, including 54 standard sites without power, 19 standard sites with power, 15 tent-only sites, and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Island Park?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Island Park have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Island Park?
All campers have access to flush toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Island Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Island Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Island Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Island Park?
Site 13 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Island Park?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Island Park?
Boating, jet skiing and fishing are some of the most popular activities at the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Island Park?
Sanger, California. From the campground, head upstream on Kings River to find superb whitewater rafting in spring and early summer.
Source: Getting there