Can you reserve a site at Aholul Group Campground?

No. Aholul Group Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Aholul Group Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Millerton Lake (Bureau of Reclamation Land) · Open Access

1,041 ft
Elevation

Sunset views from this site are dramatic. The group campground is one large site, which can accommodate 75+ people, and is by reservation only. There is a large, paved parking lot which can accommodate large trailers or motor homes. Please call ahead as the area may be reserved in advance. Campsites are accessible and reached via a primitive hardened path, located close to the paved parking area. Drinking water and garbage receptacles are available at this campground (electricity is not). Please practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles to recreate responsibly on your public lands. Interpretive/Educational Programs* $10 Group Campground* $175 *Some organized group activities may require a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) in addition to the above fees.

Getting there

The San Joaquin River Gorge is located approximately five (5) miles northwest of the town of Auberry. The visitor center is located at 40060 Smalley Road, Auberry, California. Google Maps accurately locates the visitor center at it's actual location. From Fresno, take CA-168 north. One mile after the town of Prather, turn left onto Auberry Road. Follow Auberry Road 2.9 miles through the town of Auberry and turn left at the Y onto Powerhouse Road. After 1.8 miles, turn left onto Smalley Road and follow it into the SRMA.

37.08450, -119.55230 · 37°5'4.2"N 119°33'8.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	57	62	68	77	87	94	93	88	75	62	54
Low °F	37	39	42	46	53	61	68	67	62	53	43	37
Precip in	5.3	4.4	4.1	2.1	1.0	0.3	0.1	0.0	0.1	1.2	2.2	4.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

$175 per night

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Aholul Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Aholul Group Campground?: No. Aholul Group Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-09.

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