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

Clark Fork Campground

Clark Fork Campground is situated along the banks of the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are two loops in the campground: A-Loop and B-Loop. Both loops have paved roads and parking pads. A-Loop has 28 sites with a table and a campfire ring at each site. Three of the sites are double sites. The restrooms are vault toilets. Water is available at hydrants serving several sites. A-loop is the first to open and last to close during the camping season. B-Loop has 60 sites, six are double sites. There are flush toilets in B-Loop.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served

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1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 38 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.
SeasonMay to October
ForestStanislaus National Forest
BookingNo reservations may be made for Clark Fork Campground. Cash Only
FeesClark Fork Campground have the following fees: CASH Only A-Loop $29 for a single-family site. $58 for a double site. B-Loop $23 for a single-family site. $46 for a double site.
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. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the area's natural health. Help ensure your favorite area remains open. Max Length for RV/Trailers 32ft

Stanislaus National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road, near Clark Fork Horse Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead.

Coordinates38.3954° N, 119.7994° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    38 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 ↗13.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗38.9 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗51.4 mi

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Trailheads within three miles

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This campground sits inside Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, which overlaps Stanislaus National Forest.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clark Fork Campground?

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

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Clark Fork Campground?

Clark Fork Campground have the following fees: CASH Only A-Loop $29 for a single-family site. $58 for a double site. B-Loop $23 for a single-family site.

Source: Forest Service

Is Clark Fork Campground open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

What if Clark Fork Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Sand Flat Campground (4WD Only) (0.9 mi, first-come), Sand Flat Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), and Pigeon Flat Campground (3.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby