Army Corps of Engineers · California
Hidden View
Army Corps of Engineers · California, United States
- Sites
- 57
- Hookups
- 21 electric, 31 with water, 32 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Reservations must be made prior to occupying any campsite.
- Max RV length
- 62 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 531 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Hensley Lake
- Nearest town
- RAYMOND
- Address
- PO Box 85, RAYMOND, CA, 93653-0085
- Phone
- 559-673-5151
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Swimming Site
57 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. The lake area offers many recreational opportunities, such as swimming, water skiing, fishing and hiking, and attracts a growing number of visitors per year. It is within a short drive to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, as well as Sierra National Forest.
The 1,500-acre lake was created by the construction of Hidden Dam on the Fresno River. With over 20 miles of shoreline, it is a popular vacation spot for families and those who enjoy water activities.
Recreation
The area is packed with opportunities for outdoor fun. Campers enjoy boating, water skiing and fishing on the water. Bank fishermen have easy access to the lake's shoreline.
Lake fishing is particularly good in the coves where largemouth black bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish are found in abundance. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake each winter.
On the other side of the lake, there is a swim beach, a disc golf course and a hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trail. One hiking trail is located within walking distance of the campground.
Educational programs are offered by request. Please call the Park Headquarters at 559-831-7040.
Facilities
Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites. Some sites have electric hookups, and all campsites are located within walking distance of the lake and boat ramp.
Campsites are highly variable. Please review site information carefully before making your reservation.
Natural Features
Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade.
The area has significant historical value as it was once home to the Miwok and Yokut Native American Tribes.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 831-7040.
Nearby Attractions
Yosemite National Park is about one hour north, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are about 1.5 hours southeast of the facility.
Yosemite National Park
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 39° | 30° | 72° | 2 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 39° | 29° | 79° | 2 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 43° | 33° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 47° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 56° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 93° | 64° | 49° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 101° | 71° | 60° | 112° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 99° | 70° | 64° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 92° | 64° | 54° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 53° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 69° | 46° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 38° | 32° | 71° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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