Baker Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,217 ft
Elevation

 

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.

The facts

  • Season: April – Early October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

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

38.32590, -119.75460 · 38°19'33.2"N 119°45'16.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in6.35.85.53.01.80.70.80.50.71.93.35.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Baker Campground

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

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $25.00 for a single-family site
  • $50.00 for a double-family site

Restrictions:

  • Camp 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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Baker Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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