Can you reserve a site at Summerdale Campground?

Yes, Summerdale Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Summerdale Campground have?

62 sites in total, of which 56 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Summerdale Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Summerdale Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Summerdale Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Summerdale Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Summerdale Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Summerdale Campground, California — 56 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Summerdale Campground is located just 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park, and sits in a scenic wildflower-filled meadow, surrounded by fir, cottonwood and cedar trees. The campground's proximity to Yosemite, the excellent fishing at Big Creek and the cooler summer temperatures make it a very popular destination.

Recreation

Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in Big Creek. A few miles from the campground are opportunities to ride off-road vehicles in the Miami Motorcycle Trails Area or hike the 3.7-mile Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail.

Facilities

Each campsite has a paved parking spur, picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available, and water is provided. Camping supplies are available in the nearby community of Fish Camp.

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.

Summerdale is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District, an area known for its giant sequoias. Big Creek, which runs by the campground, is active with the local beaver population.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy making day trips into Yosemite National Park, or taking a ride on the logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Nelder Grove is also in the vicinity, offering the opportunity to walk among giant sequoias.

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

Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
56 bookable sites
62 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND, Summerdale

Site types

56 Standard Nonelectric
6 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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62 campsites at Summerdale Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Management	—	—	—	—	—	—
002	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Management	—	—	—	—	—	—
003	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Management	—	—	—	—	—	—
004	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
005	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Management	—	—	—	—	—	—
006	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Management	—	—	—	—	—	—
007	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Management	—	—	—	—	—	—
008	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
009	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
010	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
011	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
012	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
013	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
014	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
015	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
016	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
017	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
018	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
019	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
020	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
021	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
022	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
023	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
024	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
025	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
026	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
027	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
028	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
029	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
030	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	—
FS1-20	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
FS1-20N	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
FS1-30	AREA SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD02	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD03	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD04	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD05	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	25 ft	6	🐾
SD06	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	25 ft	6	🐾
SD07	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	25 ft	6	🐾
SD08	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD09	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD10	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD11	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD12	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD13	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD14	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD15	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD16	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD17	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD18	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD19	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD20	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD21	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	20 ft	6	🐾
SD22	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	20 ft	6	🐾
SD23	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD24	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD25	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD26	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD27	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD28	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
SD29	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	20 ft	6	🐾
SD30	Summerdale	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	25 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, just past the town of Fish Camp. The campground is on the left side of the highway, 1.5 miles before the entrance to Yosemite National Park.

37.48967, -119.63231 · 37°29'22.8"N 119°37'56.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	46	50	55	63	73	80	80	75	64	53	44
Low °F	27	27	28	31	37	44	51	49	45	37	30	26
Precip in	7.6	6.7	5.2	3.4	1.9	0.5	0.2	0.1	0.5	2.2	3.3	5.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 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 Summerdale Campground

Can you reserve a site at Summerdale Campground?: Yes, Summerdale Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Summerdale Campground have?: 62 sites in total, of which 56 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Summerdale Campground?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Summerdale Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Summerdale Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Summerdale Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Summerdale Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$34.00 per night $10.00 per night, per additional vehicle

Restrictions:

Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of arrival. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends and a three night minimum on holidays. Maximum stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 24 foot Maximum group size = 6 per site

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Summerdale Campground

Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking 2.1 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
Wawona Horse Campsites 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kelty Meadow 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wawona Campground 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Texas Flats 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Soquel Campground 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Sandy Campground 3.2 mi · Campground
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio 3.5 mi · Visitor Center
Nelder Grove Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Fresno Dome Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
Greys Mountain Campground 7.3 mi · Campground
Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor) 9.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Summerdale Campground