USDA Forest Service · California

Dirt Flat

USDA Forest Service · California, United States

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Sites
7
Hookups
7 no hookups
Drinking water
No
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
1,637 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Sierra National Forest
Nearest town
EL PORTAL
Address
INCLINE RD, EL PORTAL, CA
Phone
559-642-3212
Activities
Camping

2 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

About

Overview

Dirt Flat campground is situated on the north side of the Merced River. This small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river. The remote locates of the site makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience.

Recreation

During the spring and early summer, the Merced River is a popular location for white water rafting and kayaking. Several private companies offer guided rafting trips.

Facilities

The campsites at Dirt Flat meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. Vault toilets are available.

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.

Nearby Attractions

This campground is close to the west entrance to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite offers a variety of activities that include scenic driving, picnicking, hiking and fishing.

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

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January59°40°28°75°4 of 11
February57°40°21°75°6 of 11
March59°42°23°88°2 of 11
April66°44°21°80°2 of 11
May77°54°35°90°0 of 11
June89°63°46°105°0 of 11
July98°71°59°108°0 of 11
August96°70°64°105°0 of 11
September89°64°53°99°0 of 11
October80°54°38°94°0 of 10
November69°47°29°83°2 of 10
December60°42°22°76°4 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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