Can you reserve a site at Hidden View?

Yes, Hidden View is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Hidden View have?

57 sites in total, of which 53 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Hidden View?

90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Hidden View?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hidden View.

Are campfires allowed at Hidden View?

Campfires are allowed at Hidden View. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Hidden View, California — 53 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. The lake area offers many recreational opportunities, such as swimming, water skiing, fishing and hiking, and attracts a growing number of visitors per year. It is within a short drive to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, as well as Sierra National Forest.

The 1,500-acre lake was created by the construction of Hidden Dam on the Fresno River. With over 20 miles of shoreline, it is a popular vacation spot for families and those who enjoy water activities.

Recreation

The area is packed with opportunities for outdoor fun. Campers enjoy boating, water skiing and fishing on the water. Bank fishermen have easy access to the lake's shoreline.

Lake fishing is particularly good in the coves where largemouth black bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish are found in abundance. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake each winter.

On the other side of the lake, there is a swim beach, a disc golf course and a hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trail. One hiking trail is located within walking distance of the campground.

Educational programs are offered by request. Please call the Park Headquarters at 559-831-7040.

Facilities

Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites. Some sites have electric hookups, and all campsites are located within walking distance of the lake and boat ramp.

Campsites are highly variable. Please review site information carefully before making your reservation.

Natural Features

Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade.

The area has significant historical value as it was once home to the Miwok and Yokut Native American Tribes.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 831-7040.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park is about one hour north, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are about 1.5 hours southeast of the facility.

Yosemite National Park

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

The facts

53 bookable sites
57 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: A, B, C, GROUP SITES

Site types

19 Standard Electric
19 Standard Nonelectric
13 Tent Only Nonelectric
4 Management
1 Group Standard Area Electric
1 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

57 campsites at Hidden View

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Max rig	People
001	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Walk In	90 ft	8	🐾
002	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	60 ft	8	🐾
003 & 005	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Walk In	90 ft	16	🐾
004	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Walk In	40 ft	8	🐾
005	A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Walk In	90 ft	8	🐾
006	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Walk In	90 ft	8	🐾
007	A	Standard Electric	Parallel	Paved	Walk In	55 ft	8	🐾
008	A	Management	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
009	A	Management	Back In	Paved	—	62 ft	8	🐾
010	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	34 ft	8	🐾
011	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	—	8	🐾
012	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Walk In	80 ft	8	🐾
013	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
014	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
015	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
016	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
017	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
018	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
019	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
020	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	38 ft	8	🐾
021	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	38 ft	8	🐾
022 & 023	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	16	🐾
023	B	Management	Back In	Paved	—	34 ft	8	🐾
024	B	Standard Electric	Parallel	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
025	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	46 ft	8	🐾
026	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
027	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
028	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
029	B	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	58 ft	8	🐾
030	C	Management	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
031	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
032	C	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
033	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
034	C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	34 ft	8	🐾
035	C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	34 ft	8	🐾
036A	C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
036B	C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
036C	C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
036D	C	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
037	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	85 ft	8	🐾
038 & 039	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	16	🐾
039	C	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	21 ft	8	🐾
040	C	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
041	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
042	C	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	42 ft	8	🐾
043	C	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	66 ft	8	🐾
044	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	60 ft	8	🐾
045 & 046	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	16	🐾
046	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
047	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
048	C	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
049	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
050	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
051	C	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	8	🐾
052	C	Standard Electric	Parallel	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
A	GROUP SITES	Group Standard Electric	Parallel	Paved	Walk In	—	50	🐾
B	GROUP SITES	Group Standard Area Electric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	30 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

From south of Fresno: Take SR 99 to SR 41 north and go 21 miles to SR 145. Turn left on 145 and go 8.4 miles to Road 33. Turn right on Road 33, and go one mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground.

From south of Madera: Take SR 99 north to exit 153B. Bear right onto Madera Ave. and go .3 miles to Gateway. Turn left and drive .2 miles to the traffic light at Yosemite Ave. (SR 145). Turn right and go 7.2 miles to Road 33. Turn left on Road 33, and go 1 mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground.

From north of Madera: Take State Route 99 south to exit 153B. Exit onto Olive Ave. Turn left onto Madera Ave. and go .3 miles to Gateway. Turn left and drive .2 miles to the traffic light at Yosemite Ave. (SR 145). Turn right and go 7.2 miles to Road 33. Turn left on Road 33, and go one mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground.

37.12472, -119.89722 · 37°7'29.0"N 119°53'50.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.3	2.9	2.6	1.6	0.7	0.2	0.1	0.0	0.2	0.9	1.7	3.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 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

Reservations must be made prior to occupying any campsite.

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

Common questions about Hidden View

Can you reserve a site at Hidden View?: Yes, Hidden View is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hidden View have?: 57 sites in total, of which 53 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Hidden View?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hidden View?: Yes, pets are allowed at Hidden View.
Does Hidden View have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Hidden View?: Campfires are allowed at Hidden View. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-21.

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