Fish Creek (Ca)
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Oakhurst, CA, CA
Price: From $41 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fish Creek Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire. Fish Creek Campground is a small, primitive camp offering standard and tent-only sites. The campground is surrounded by mountains and tucked into a shady spot beneath oaks and pines.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fish-creek-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Small, primitive campground nestled in mountains beneath oaks and pines with sites along Fish Creek. Offers access to the 12.7-mile French Trail and activities including fishing, hiking, and swimming.
Wildlife alert: California Ground Squirrel, Hairy Woodpecker, Mountain Quail, California Alligator Lizard, Western Pond Turtle, Northern Rubber Boa
Insider tips for Fish Creek (Ca): Book early — federal campground with only 3 total sites Bring self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available Nearest supplies in North Fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour away Sites located directly along Fish Creek
Skip Fish Creek (Ca) if: Campground currently closed due to 2020 Creek Wildfire damage. You require RV hookups. You need services nearby — closest town is 45+ minutes away. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Fish Creek (Ca): May-October — Verified operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Creek (Sierra National Forest, Ca) (North Fork, CA), Mammoth Pool (Oakhurst, CA), Sweetwater (North Fork, CA), Lower Billy Creek (LAKESHORE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Creek (Ca)
Cell signal at Fish Creek (Ca) (Oakhurst, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Fish Creek Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire. Fish Creek Campground is a small, primitive camp offering standard and tent-only sites. The campground is surrounded by mountains and tucked into a shady spot beneath oaks and pines.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 3 total sites
Bring self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available
Nearest supplies in North Fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour away
Sites located directly along Fish Creek
Verified operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fresno, California: Take Highway 41 north, turn northeast on Forest Road 200 and pass through North Fork. Take Minarets Road (heading east out of North Fork) for 19 miles to the Fish Creek Campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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