Summerdale Campground, Fish Camp, CA

Summerdale Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 18 min northeast of Madera, CA) with an elevation of 5,011 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $40.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (117)

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@RichardR254074 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #22

very quiet well kept up and easy campground to use, grounds keeper was also very friendly and polite

@AntoniaHF99D35 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #18

Enjoyed our stay No flushable toilets but absolute clean restrooms (+no smell!!)

@JarrodW15AF392 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #21

Very pretty campground right next to the creek. Highly recommended

@SimonB548B02FB · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #16

Really good spot for getting to yosemite early. We had fun splashing in the small creek nearby, the site was shaded and moderately sized. Only downside was the mosquitoes later on

@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #17

Larry was a great camp host, we hope to see him next year! The bathrooms were clean. The campground was well taken care of. We enjoyed our experience very much.

@EddiePA1FFFBDF · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #6

Very nice place. Been visiting for over 25 years. Very relaxing.

@LisetteM8E26B9 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #6

This is the perfect spot if you cant get reservations inside of Yosemite. Its about 5 minutes from the Wawona entrance. While there are only vault toilets, the bathrooms are very clean and well maintained. There is potable water as well. The camp host said it comes from a well that is tested every two weeks. Its a small, quiet campground perfect for resting up before a big hike.

@ManuelB23F0C8B · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #27

The campsite host Larry was very rude and unprofessional. We had a fire burning and was accused of having a bomb fire and got a citation due to his false accusations. He came to our campsite looked at the fire and said everything looks goof and left. next day the Rangers showup saying that he got a call from larry the campsite host and left us a ticket then Larry accused us of not paying for the campsite just harassing us. Made it the worst vacation ever. They need to fire Larry a

@AmandaW2167129 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #12

Campsite 12 was incredible! Lots of shade, privacy, and very large. We were sad we only stayed one night - would definitely recommend this site!

@JuliaM3137220 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #30

The site was perfect. My family and I liked that the campsites were not super close to each other which allowed us some privacy. It was quiet and welcoming. Restrooms were routinely cleaned and stocked with extra toilet paper. The man in charge of the site did periodical drive through the camping site making sure everything was running smoothly. Overall we loved our camping experience

@JosephG1100021 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #23

The campground is well maintained and the camp host is amazing. This location is about 30 mins away from the city so dont forget your pillow, sleeping bag, or propane. There is a small store really close that has some groceries and smaller camping supplies. The campsite feels very safe.

@ThorstenG34139 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #5

Great campsite with a lot of greenVery supportive campsite host

@SyukriS0C21FA9 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #13

We arrived at this campsite at night. We liked that it was pitch black which makes it easy to stargaze at night. You can expect privacy from your neighbors, even though they feel and seem close. It feels like you are camping in a meadow, with very tall grass surrounding you. Not my favourite, but we made it work. Super close to the vault toilets. The paved road was a bit bumpy and could use some maintenance.

@WilhelmKCAED38 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #5

Nice and peacefull campsites. Friendly host. Were happy to stay.

@ValenciaL7E421 · Camped on May 22, 2024 at Campsite #29

Nice spot by the restrooms and camp host. The camp host was very nice and helpful. I stayed here after driving about six hours so I was happy to pull up, walk around a bit, make some food and sleep. The next morning I woke up early and drove to Yosemite which was very close. I would come and stay at this campground again.

@SueW1876814 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #20

Larry is a great host! Bathrooms were spotless!

@NicoleG3220127 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #17

Beautiful, clean campground. We were in site 17. It was very large. Could have easily fit 2 or 3 tents. We were right next to the creek and it was lovely. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Great place to camp.

@RuthF2791974 · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #22

Campground kept clean. Very positive experience. Will return.

@ScottW0275C788 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #28

Wonderful location and close to the Yosemite entrance

@KATHRYNC109935 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #17

Fantastic setting along Big Creek and close proximity to Yosemite and Bass Lake.

@JenniferS62688 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #18

Beautiful campground/campsite. With no line to get through the Yosemite entrance, this campground is about an hour from Yosemite Valley. We wish we would have had more time at the campground, as a short trip dictated us leaving early and arriving late to our campsite, due to the drive. We would choose this location again, if we had more time. Serene, private, quiet and spacious. Vault toilets were very clean. We brought a solar shower for cleaning up. Very enjoyable location.

@AlanEA28F8CD8B · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #21

Still one of my favorite places to camp and fish ever since I was a young boy in 1975, Larry and his wife are excellent hostesses and I look forward to coming back next year.

@EloyG01D70F49C · Camped on Aug 26, 2023 at Campsite #17

Wonderful campground, amazing host, and an overall fantastic experience. The River wraps around campground and there are small hiking trails to explore making this an awesome place to stay. Whats best is its proximity to Yosemite National Park.

@MonicaFBCD6D0B · Camped on Aug 26, 2023 at Campsite #8

This is my second camping trip at Summerdale. Its nice and quiet and very clean. My dog enjoyed the water stream at the site. Highly recommend it

@PaulaRae13BFB2 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #28

Our camp host Larry was helpful and kind.

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