Summerdale Campground
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FISH CAMP, CA, CA
Price: From $47 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (227 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Each campsite has a paved parking spur, picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available, and water is provided.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Summerdale Campground sits just 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park in a scenic wildflower-filled meadow with excellent fishing at Big Creek. Campers consistently praise the friendly hosts, quiet atmosphere, and proximity to Yosemite entrance.
Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Rocky Mountain Pygmy-Owl, American Goshawk, White-headed Woodpecker, Coyote, Lodgepole Chipmunk, California Ground Squirrel, Douglas' Squirrel, Long-eared Chipmunk, Gilbert's Skink, Northern Alligator Lizard
Insider tips for Summerdale Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand due to Yosemite proximity Big Creek runs through the campground in multiple directions offering rainbow trout fishing Self-contained RVs suitable; no hookups available at most sites
Skip Summerdale Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available. You require shower facilities — only vault toilets provided. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Summerdale Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October with cooler summer temperatures. Weekdays — Typically easier to find available sites on weekdays versus weekends.
Nearby campgrounds: Wawona Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA (South)), Kelty Meadow (Oakhurst, CA), Texas Flats (Oakhurst, CA), Soquel Campground (Bass Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Summerdale Campground
Cell signal at Summerdale Campground (FISH CAMP, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
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.Each campsite has a paved parking spur, picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available, and water is provided.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand due to Yosemite proximity
Big Creek runs through the campground in multiple directions offering rainbow trout fishing
Self-contained RVs suitable; no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October with cooler summer temperatures
Typically easier to find available sites on weekdays versus weekends
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, just past the town of Fish Camp. The campground is on the left side of the highway, 1.5 miles before the entrance to Yosemite National Park.
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- 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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