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

Pigeon Flat Campground

Pigeon Flat Campground is a walk-in campground situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 24 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. NO cars are allowed past the main gate into the camping area. There are a total of 7 sites. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. The parking area is dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served7 sites

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Pigeon Flat Campground
Photo from the area. Alex Heyman (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 42 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 Pigeon Flat Campground. CASH Only
FeesDodge Ridge Corporation operates Pigeon Flat Campground and charges the following fees: CASH Only $17.00 for a single-family site. The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a 50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.
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

24 miles east of Pinecrest on Highway 108.

Coordinates38.3399° N, 119.8039° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Potable water is not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    42 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 ↗15.4 mi
Dump stationDump Station ↗40 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗55.2 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Columns of the Giants N.R.T
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Eagle Creek ↗
    8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Seven Pines ↗
    5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.2 mi
    6n75y Snow Trail
    1.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski, snowcoach
  • 3.6 mi
    Dardanelle OHV-4x4
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.9 mi
    5n01 Snow Trail ↗
    7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski, snowcoach

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 Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, which overlaps 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 Pigeon Flat Campground?

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

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Pigeon Flat Campground?

Dodge Ridge Corporation operates Pigeon Flat Campground and charges the following fees: CASH Only $17.00 for a single-family site. The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a 50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.

Source: Forest Service

Is Pigeon Flat Campground open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Pigeon Flat Campground have?

7 sites.

Source: Forest Service

What if Pigeon Flat Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Eureka Valley Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Dardanelle Campground (1.5 mi, first-come), and Brightman Flat Campground (2.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby