Deadman Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,264 ft
Elevation

 

Deadman Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River, one mile from Highway 108 on the Kennedy Meadow Road. It is about 29 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are a total of 17 camping sites; two walk-in sites. The main road is paved and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped to hydrants serving multiple sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.

The facts

  • Season: April – 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 Baker Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.

38.31720, -119.74870 · 38°19'1.9"N 119°44'55.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.59.38.34.52.70.80.90.50.93.35.79.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 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 Deadman Campground

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

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Deadman Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Deadman Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Deadman Campground

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

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