Fish Creek Campground is a remote camping destination located on Sherman Pass Road in the Sequoia National Forest near Domeland Wilderness Area. The campground is 8 miles west of Kennedy Meadows (in Sequoia National Forest, not Sonora Pass) and 35 winding miles northwest of Johnsondale. Many who visit the area take advantage of nearby OHV trails.
Fish Creek Campground has 40 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Campers are asked to pack out their trash. The Blackrock Ranger Station is 4½ miles to the north.
| Fish Creek Campground Basics | |
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| Fish Creek Campground Location: | Sherman Pass Rd., 54 miles northeast of Kernville |
| Elevation: | 7,800 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Bakersfield - 106 miles
Los Angeles - 218 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 40 |
| Camping Season: | Open May - October. weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 per night fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Sequoia National Forest |
| Kernville Ranger Office: | (760) 376-3781 |
| Reservations | |
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| No Reservations : | all campsites at Fish Creek Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 27 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | none designated |
| Fees: | $17 |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time check-out Noon |
| Fish Creek Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water (seasonal) |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Fish Creek Campground: | Try the Beach Ridge OGV Trail or the Blackrock Station Trail Also nearby are Jackass Creek and Peak trails and Little Horse Meadow Trail. Go ATV riding on the Sherman Pass 4x4 Extension Trail and the Jeep Trail. Do some fishing in the creek.
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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. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
The Sequoia National Forest ranges from low foothills on the west to high Sierra peaks toward the east. River, streams, trails, and remote roads offer many recreation opportunities. Campers at Fish Creek Campground have much to explore.
Check Sequoia National Forest - Fish Creek Campground for any campground updates.
