U.S. Forest Service · Stanislaus National Forest · California

Baker Campground

Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Road, about 27 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 44 sites with a few doubles and 2 walk-in sites. The main road is paved; parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Each site has a table and a fire ring. Hydrants serve several sites as a water source. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served

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Baker Campground
Photo from the area. Wizz4prep (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 43 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonApril to Early October
ForestStanislaus National Forest
BookingNo reservations may be made for Baker Campground
FeesKennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station operate Baker Campground and charge the following fees: $25.00 for a single-family site. $50.00 for a double-family site. Kennedy Meadows Resort operates this campground under a special use permit administered by the Forest Service.
RulesCamp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Max length for RV/Trailers - 36ft

Stanislaus National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road, near Deadman Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.

Coordinates38.3259° N, 119.7546° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    43 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearBear Valley Adventure Company ↗18.2 mi
Dump stationDump Station ↗37.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗56.1 mi

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Trailheads within three miles

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Public land it sits in

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This campground sits inside Stanislaus National Forest.

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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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Baker Campground?

No. Baker Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations may be made for Baker Campground Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Baker Campground?

Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station operate Baker Campground and charge the following fees: $25.00 for a single-family site. $50.00 for a double-family site. Kennedy Meadows Resort operates this campground under a special use permit administered by the Forest Service.

Source: Forest Service

Is Baker Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April to Early October.

Source: Forest Service status

What if Baker Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Deadman Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Eureka Valley Campground (1.7 mi, first-come), and Pigeon Flat Campground (2.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby