San Joaquin River Gorge Day Use
Activity pass ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Millerton Lake (Bureau of Reclamation Land) · Open Access
- 1,016 ft
- Elevation
The scenic San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area straddles the San Joaquin River just upstream from Millerton Lake State Recreation Area and includes lands in both Fresno and Madera Counties. Multiple campground and day-use sites are available for your enjoyment, as well as over 20 miles of outstanding multi-use trails.
Day use and camping fees can be paid in person with cash, or via Scan & Pay. All camping is first-come, first-served, so advance payment for camping is not advised. Federal Interagency (America the Beautiful) Passes are also accepted for day use and can be purchased at our Visitor Center.
Regardless of your visitation type or payment method, please fill out a pink recreation permit envelope with your information, then deposit it in the Iron Ranger at the trailhead or day use area. The 'receipt' from the permit should hang on your vehicle's rear-view mirror for the duration of your visit.
If you do not wish to purchase your pass in advance, this location also offers Scan & Pay. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival, as there is limited cell phone signal in the area. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
Getting there
37.08298, -119.55425 · 37°4'58.7"N 119°33'15.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 54 | 57 | 62 | 68 | 77 | 87 | 94 | 93 | 88 | 75 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 37 | 39 | 42 | 46 | 53 | 61 | 68 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 43 | 37 |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 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 San Joaquin River Gorge Day Use
- Can you reserve a site at San Joaquin River Gorge Day Use?
- Yes, San Joaquin River Gorge Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near San Joaquin River Gorge Day Use
- Dorabelle Campground 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wishon Bass Lake 14.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spring Cove 15.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lupine 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ya-Gub-Weh-tuh Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Aholul Group Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
- Equestrian Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
- High Sierra RD 3.9 mi · Facility
- Redinger Overlook Observation Site 9.5 mi · Facility
- Wishon Point Campground 14.8 mi · Campground
- Swanson Campground 15.2 mi · Campground
- Whisky Falls Campground 15.4 mi · Campground
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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