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

Fence Creek Campground

Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served

More like this: first-come in California

Fence Creek Campground
Photo from the area. sdold (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 39 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 Fence Creek Campground.
FeesThe Forest Service operates the Fence Creek Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee raises to $20 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.
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.

Stanislaus National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

21 miles east of Pinecrest on Fence Creek Road, just off Clark Fork Road.

Coordinates38.3667° N, 119.8719° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Potable water is not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    39 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 ↗11.3 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗53.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    6n06 Snow Trail ↗
    6.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski, snowcoach
  • 1.5 mi
    6n75y Snow Trail
    1.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski, snowcoach
  • 1.8 mi
    Dardanelle OHV-4x4
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 2.7 mi
    McCormick Creek
    2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.3 mi
    Eagle Creek ↗
    8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.4 mi
    Donnells Vista I.t
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Fence Creek Campground?

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

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Fence Creek Campground?

The Forest Service operates the Fence Creek Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee raises to $20 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.

Source: Forest Service

Is Fence Creek Campground open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

Is there cell service at Fence Creek Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What if Fence Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Boulder Flat Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Brightman Flat Campground (1.6 mi, first-come), and Dardanelle Campground (2.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby