Chilkoot
Campground · California · 27 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 27
- Bookable sites
- 54 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4,706 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Chilkoot is named for the creek that runs by the campground. The facility is shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, and offers ample space for tent or RV camping.This campground is located at an elevation of approximately 4,600 feet, providing a comfortable camping experience during the hottest days of summer.
Recreation
A popular recreation and resort area is a few miles away at Bass Lake. Activities here include motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sailing and water skiing.Anglers can fish in Chilkoot Creek for channel catfish, sucker and brown trout. Other nearby activities include hiking the Buena Vista trail and paddling on Willow Creek.
Facilities
This rustic campground provides a host and vault toilets but no water. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are located on slopes and are not suitable for tents, while other sites are tent only.Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources.The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Nearby Attractions
Yosemite National Park can be reached in under an hour from Chilkoot Campground. The South Fork of the Merced River is also nearby, which is popular for whitewater rafting.Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
The facts
- 27 bookable sites
- 34 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 54 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: 1, AREA CHILKOOT
Site types
- 16 Standard Nonelectric
- 7 Management
- 7 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 4 Walk To
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
34 campsites at Chilkoot
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | 1 | Walk To | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | 1 | Walk To | Back In | Gravel | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | 1 | Walk To | — | — | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | 1 | Management | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 54 ft | 6 | |
| 2 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | 1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Hike In | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | 1 | Walk To | — | — | Walk In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| A001 | AREA CHILKOOT | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A002 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A003 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A004 | AREA CHILKOOT | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A005 | AREA CHILKOOT | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A006 | AREA CHILKOOT | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A007 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A008 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A009 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A010 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| A011 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-20 | AREA CHILKOOT | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-20N | AREA CHILKOOT | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-30 | AREA CHILKOOT | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS1-306 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-307 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-308 | AREA CHILKOOT | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-30N | AREA CHILKOOT | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FT1-20 | AREA CHILKOOT | Management | — | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FT1-20N | AREA CHILKOOT | Management | — | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Directions from Fresno: Take Highway 41 through Oakhurst, California. Turn east on Forest Road
222 (Bass Lake turnoff) and continue on for 7 miles. Turn left onto Beashore Road, follow Beashore Road for 4 miles to the Chilkoot Campground.
37.36749, -119.53736 · 37°22'3.0"N 119°32'14.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 59 | 63 | 67 | 77 | 87 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 78 | 65 | 58 |
| Low °F | 32 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 58 | 52 | 44 | 37 | 34 |
| Precip in | 7.1 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 5.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 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 Chilkoot
- Can you reserve a site at Chilkoot?
- Yes, Chilkoot is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Chilkoot have?
- 34 sites in total, of which 27 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Chilkoot?
- 54 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Chilkoot?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Chilkoot.
- Are campfires allowed at Chilkoot?
- Campfires are allowed at Chilkoot. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Email clm@clm-services.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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