Can you reserve a site at Texas Flats?

Yes, Texas Flats is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Texas Flats?

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

Are campfires allowed at Texas Flats?

Campfires are allowed at Texas Flats. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Texas Flats, California — 4 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Texas Flats Campground remains closed due to hazard trees.

Texas Flats Campground is a horse-friendly group camp situated on the banks of McGilvery Creek. It is split into 4 sections named manzanita, red fir, white fir and cedar.

Recreation

Nearby logging and forest roads can be used as equestrian trails. The Shadow of the Giants, a popular 1-mile hike through a grove of giant sequoias, is just a short drive northwest of the campground.

Facilities

Each campsite can accommodate between 20-30 people and has picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets are provided, but campers need to bring drinking water. This campground does not have facilities or corrals for horses.

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.

Texas Flat Campground is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District. This area is known for the Nelder Grove of giant sequoias.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park is a popular day trip. Visitors can also take a ride on the historic logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad.

The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Sky Ranch Road), an 83-mile drive past some of the highlights of Sierra National Forest, runs nearby.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
4 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: CEDAR, MANZANITA, RED FIR, WHITE FIR

Site types

4 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Texas Flats

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Group 3 - Cedar	CEDAR	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	30
Manzanita	MANZANITA	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	20
Group 1 - Red Fir	RED FIR	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	30
Group 2 - White Fir	WHITE FIR	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	25

Getting there

Take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst past Rd. 222 (aka Bass Lake turn off), to Road 632 (aka Sky Ranch Road).
Turn right, travel 7 miles, and turn right on FS6S40 towards Soquel Campground.
Travel for 1 mile, turn left on 6S08, cross the bridge and continue left through Greys Mt. Campground.
Travel for 1 mile, turn left on 6S38, and continue for 2 miles to Texas Flat Campground. (Distances approximate).

37.42545, -119.54448 · 37°25'31.6"N 119°32'40.1"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, 7.7 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 Texas Flats

Can you reserve a site at Texas Flats?: Yes, Texas Flats is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Texas Flats have?: 4 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Texas Flats?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Texas Flats?: Campfires are allowed at Texas Flats. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Manzanita - $84.68 ($94.00)* per night White Fir - $105.41($117.00)* per night Red Fir - $127.03 ($141.00)* per night Cedar - $ 127.03($141.00)* per night *(taxes included)

Restrictions:

Reservations can be made up to three days prior to your arrival. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends and a three night minimum stay on holidays. Maximum stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 20 foot Maximum group size = 6 per site

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Texas Flats

Kelty Meadow 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Soquel Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chilkoot 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Summerdale Campground 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking 6.7 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
Crane Valley 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fresno Dome Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Nelder Grove Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Greys Mountain Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor) 3.1 mi · Facility
Big Sandy Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Gaggs Camp Campground 6.1 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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