Hidden View Campground is within the Hensley Lake Recreation area in the foothills, 50 miles north of Fresno. Hensley Lake spreads over 1,500 acres and has 20 miles of shoreline. Visitors to the lake enjoy boating, waterskiing, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Enjoy a dedicated swim beach in the Buck Ridge area. The lake also has a disc golf course and opportunities for mountain biking and horseback riding. Hensley Lake is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Hidden View Campground features 55 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Twenty-one sites have electric hook-ups (30 amps). One site is designated for tents only. Oaks provide partial shade to the campground. Some campsites have shade ramadas. All the sites are within walking distance of the lake and the boat launch ramp.
Hidden View Campground also has 2 Group Campsites.
| Hidden View Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Hidden View Campground Location: | 17 miles northeast of Madera on County Road 400 |
| Elevation: | 540 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Madera - 17 miles
Fresno - 42 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 55 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 10 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | Maximum 2 vehicles per campsite |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Information: | (559) 673-5151 |
| Reservations for Hidden View Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available year-round. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 3 days up to 6 months ahead of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | any length |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | #49 and restrooms |
| Fees: | Standard sites - $20 per night
Electric hook-up sites - $30 per night |
| Campground Map: | Hidden View Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Hidden View Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon Campground gate is closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. |
| Hidden View Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; some sites with electric hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Hidden View Campground: | Fish from shore or boat. A boat launch ramp is available. Children enjoy the playground. Head around to Buck Ridge Day Area for the best swimming beach. Enjoy hiking and horseback riding trails. Find good mountain bike route in the area. Stroll the Shaw-Shuck Nature Trail next to the campground.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Hidden View Campground has 2 group sites which can accommodate up to 50 people and 30 vehicles. The campsites have multiple tables, some under gazebo picnic shelters. Group cooking facilities are provided. Reservations can be made from 3 days up to 12 months prior to your arrival date.
Fees: $100 per night
Reservations: Hidden View Campground Group Sites Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to Hensley Lake enjoy all kinds of boating as well as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. Campers at Hidden View Campground are close to the lake and launch ramps.
Check US Army Corps of Engineers - Hensley Lake for any campground updates.