Can you reserve a site at TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground?

No. TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,971 ft
Elevation

TeleLi puLaya Campground is a new campground, which opened in 2014 and provides spectacular views of the Stanislaus River Canyon. Turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign on Highway 108, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 22 sites, two are group sites. The main road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no hiking trails to the reservoir.

The facts

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

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Getting there

38.19362, -120.05268 · 38°11'37.0"N 120°3'9.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°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	49	54	63	73	81	80	74	64	52	44
Low °F	30	30	32	35	42	49	56	55	51	43	34	30
Precip in	10.6	9.8	8.5	4.6	2.8	0.9	0.1	0.1	0.4	2.9	5.2	9.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.2 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 TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground

Can you reserve a site at TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground?: No. TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) 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 TeleLi puLaya Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $25 per night and fee raises to $30 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only

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

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Camping near TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground

Meadowview Campground 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pinecrest 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pinecrest Day Use Area 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pioneer Trail 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beardsley Dam Campground 1.8 mi · Campground
Sugar Pine Railway - Strawberry to Fraser 1.9 mi · Facility
Fraser Flat Fishing Pier Day Use 2 mi · Facility
Crabtree Cross-Country Ski Trailhead 4.7 mi · Facility
Crandall / Deer Creek 4.9 mi · Facility
Gooseberry Cross-Country Ski Trailhead 4.9 mi · Facility
Sand Bar Flat Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
Highway 108 Sno-Park 6.1 mi · Facility

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

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