Island Park Campground
Pine Flat Lake

Pine Flat Lake, California
Pine Flat Lake, California

Island Park Campground
Pine Flat Lake


Island Park Campground

Island Park Campground is on the shore of Pine Flat Lake, 35 miles east of Fresno in the Sierra foothills. The lake is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. With a mixture of oak and pine on the surrounding hills, Pine Flat has much more the feel of a mountain lake than nearby Millerton Lake. Visitors to Pine Flat Lake enjoy exploring its winding waterways by boat, waterskiing and fishing. The lake has several launch ramps and two marinas.

Island Park Campground is the most popular of the camping destinations around the lake. The campground is located on an island-like peninsula on the north shore. Nearby is Lakeview Recreation Area. The campground has 97 campsites. Forty-four of them in an overflow area are less appealing than those in the main campground.

Twenty-five sites in the main Island Park Campground have electrical hook-ups; 15 sites are for tents only. Most sites may be reserved, but several are set aside for first-come, first served use. The campground gate closes at 10 PM and entry is not permitted again until 8 AM. Exit is allowed at any time.

Two Group Campsites are located near the main campground.

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Island Park Campground Basics
Island Park Campground Location: Island Point Dr. off East Trimmer Springs Rd., on the lake's north shore
Elevation: 980 feet
Mileage from gateway city: Fresno - 35 miles
Number of Sites: 97
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 vehicles per campsite, $4 per night for additional vehicles.
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Information: (559) 787-2589

Reservations at Island Park Campground
Reservations available Reservations are available for camping dates year-round.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 3 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: Any length, but check reservation site to be sure your vehicle will fit the campsite you have selected.
Wheelchair accessible sites: #13, and some facilities are accessible
Fees: Standard sites - $20 per night
Electric hook-up sites - $30 per night
Reservations: Island Park Campground Reservations
or call 1-877-444-6777
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon;
Campground entrance gate closed 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Island Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill; some sites with electrical hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Campground Map: Island Park Campground Map
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near Island Park Campground: Walk along the Blue Oak Interpretive Nature Trail. Attend weekly summer interpretive programs. Visit the Pine Flat Lake Marina for boat rentals, launch ramps, boating, and fishing, Find a convenient fish cleaning station. Enjoy hiking on local trails.




Group Campsites

Two group campsites are located close to Island Park Campground at Pine Flat Lake - Blue Oak and Buckeye. The lakefront sites can each accommodate up to 80 people and up to 20 vehicles. Amenities include covered picnic tables, group fire circles and cook areas. The playground, sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pit and day use area located adjacent to the Buckeye Group Campsite are for the use of both the Blue Oak and Buckeye occupants. Reservations can be made from 3 days up to 12 months before arrival date.
Fees: $135 per night
Reservations: Group Campsite Reservations




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Pine Flat Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to the Pine Flat Lake area enjoy a pretty mountain setting, a sparkling lake, and great recreation opportunities. Those who camp at nearby Island Park Campground are close to the water's edge and all the lake's main attractions.

Pine Flat Lake rests among beautiful oak covered hills, attracting boaters, campers, hikers, and anglers.

  • Find a 20-mile-long lake to explore by boat.
  • Take advantage of boat ramps, a marina, fishing, water skiing, and sailing.
  • Find nearby places for hiking and mountain biking.
  • Fishing is good for bass, rainbow trout, chinook and kokanee salmon, catfish, bluegill, and crappie.
  • Attend weekly summer interpretive programs at Island Park Amphitheater.
  • School groups can arrange a reservation for tours of the dam.
  • Whitewater rafting is available upstream on the Kings River.
  • Play a round of golf at the Sherwood Forest Golf Club in Sanger.
  • Spend the day at Wild Water Adventure Park in Clovis. Enjoy water slides, wave pool, and more attractions for all ages,

Key Island Park Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM. No radios or generators may be operated during quiet hours.
  2. Dogs must be leashed and attended. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.
  3. Campfires are allowed in appropriate fire-rings and other containment depending on wind and weather conditions and may change anytime.

    Check U. S. Army Corps of Engineers - Pine Flat Lake for any campground updates.

Nearby Campgrounds

Pine Flat Lake


Shaver Lake


Millerton Lake


Eastman Lake


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General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate