USDA Forest Service · California
Summerdale Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 62
- Hookups
- 56 no hookups
- Season
- May 7 to September 11
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,954 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Sierra National Forest
- Nearest town
- FISH CAMP
- Address
- HIGHWAY 41, FISH CAMP, CA
- Phone
- 559-642-3212
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
26 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Summerdale Campground is located just 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park, and sits in a scenic wildflower-filled meadow, surrounded by fir, cottonwood and cedar trees. The campground's proximity to Yosemite, the excellent fishing at Big Creek and the cooler summer temperatures make it a very popular destination.
Recreation
Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in Big Creek. A few miles from the campground are opportunities to ride off-road vehicles in the Miami Motorcycle Trails Area or hike the 3.7-mile Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail.
Facilities
Each campsite has a paved parking spur, picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available, and water is provided. Camping supplies are available in the nearby community of Fish Camp.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
Summerdale is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District, an area known for its giant sequoias. Big Creek, which runs by the campground, is active with the local beaver population.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors enjoy making day trips into Yosemite National Park, or taking a ride on the logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Nelder Grove is also in the vicinity, offering the opportunity to walk among giant sequoias.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 30° | 16° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 30° | 14° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 31° | 14° | 77° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 33° | 4° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 42° | 24° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 52° | 35° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 60° | 47° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 58° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 53° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 43° | 26° | 83° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 37° | 16° | 74° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 31° | 12° | 66° | 9 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Big Sandy Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Wawona Horse Campsites · National Park Service · 4 mi · 2 sites
- Nelder Grove · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Fresno Dome Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Kelty Meadow · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 18 sites
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