Fence Creek Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,618 ft
Elevation

Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

The facts

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

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

21 miles east of Pinecrest on Fence Creek Road, just off Clark Fork Road.

38.36667, -119.87188 · 38°22'0.0"N 119°52'18.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.38.37.74.72.91.10.60.50.93.15.39.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.3 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 Fence Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Fence Creek Campground?
No. Fence Creek 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

  • The Forest Service operates the Fence Creek Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee raises to $20 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only ap

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 Fence Creek Campground

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

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