Frasier Mill Campground is at the site of an old lumber mill in the Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest east of Porterville. The campground is about 21 miles northeast of Springville, much of the way via a narrow and winding road. However, the beauty of the Mountain Home area makes it worth the drive.
Visitors to Frasier Mill Campground enjoy hiking, fishing, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and photography. Nearby are Giant Sequoias and a tree bridge across the creek on the west side of the campground.
Frasier Mill Campground offers 46 campsites spread through second-growth forest. Most sites are best suited for tents, but some can accommodate small to mid-size RVs or trailers. Reservations are not available; all sites are first-come, first-served (except one ADA site which can be reserved by calling ahead).
| Frasier Mill Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Frasier Mill Campground Location: | From just north of Springville on Hwy. 190 follow Balch Park Rd. 3½ miles to Bear Creek Rd. Follow Bear Creek Road and then at Balch Park follow signs to campground. |
| Elevation: | 6,150 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Visalia - 67 miles
Bakersfield - 87 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 46 |
| Camping Season: | Usually open mid-May through October. depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | Campsites: 6 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($5 per night fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest |
| Mountain Home State Forest: | (559) 539-2321, summer; 539-2855, winter |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations available: | All campsites are first-come, first-served, except ADA site C2 (call (559) 539-2855 for reservations) |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Campsite C2 and restrooms |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Fees: | Campsites $15 |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Frasier Mill Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, bear boxes; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Pit toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Frasier Mill Campground: | Near the Memorial Trail east of the campground find the lightning-damaged, but still-living, Hercules Tree which has been hollowed out and turned into a little house. Hike along the nearby Bogus Mountain Road past great stands of Giant Sequoias. Explore the nearby Tule River, visiting the falls and finding good fishing spots. Drive 2½ miles to Balch Park and spend time in the Balch Park museum. Fish for trout in one of the two Balch Park ponds.
Drive or hike to nearby Hedrick Pond. Visit the Giant Sequoia Mercantile at the Springville Visitors Center.
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Frasier Mill Campground
Frasier Mill Campground
Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest contains nearly 5,000 acres of forest and streams adjacent to Sequoia National Forest east of Porterville. Campers at Frasier Mill Campground enjoy a scenic campground near groves of Giant Sequoias.
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.
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