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Recreation

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Recreation use on the Sierra National Forest spans all seasons. People visit the forest for camping, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, biking and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, fall-colors, skiing, snowshoeing, and off-highway-vehicle, motorcycle and snowmobile riding.

The Sierra National Forest represents experiences through five wilderness areas; two nationally designated wild and scenic rivers; three nationally designated trails, and two national scenic byways.

The Sierra’s proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; and the Inyo National Forest with their many trails, high peaks, rivers, deep canyons, wilderness and big trees defines the forest as “United in Breathtaking Tranquility.”

We pride ourselves of the wide variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered to the American public. Begin your adventure today!

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Bowler Group Campground
Site Closed
Picnicking Hiking
Located along Jackass Creek, Bowler Group Campground offers 12 campsites and a primitive amphitheater. The campground provides one vault toilet and each campsite has a table and fire ring. Horses are…

Bretz Mill Campground
Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Located in a setting of pines and oak, Bretz Mill Campground is located alongside Big Creek. Some sites are located on the creek. The location of the campground makes a great get-a-way for…

Buck Meadow Campground
Site Closed
Picnicking
Located at the confluence of Snow Corral and Deer Creeks along the McKinley Grove Road, Buck Meadow Campground lies on a large flat sandy area adjacent to Deer Creek. Some shade provided by large…

Catavee Campground
Site Closed
Water Activities Hiking
Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campground is forested with dense fir and pine trees providing good privacy at several of the sites. A few sites…

Chilkoot Campground
Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, Chilkoot Campground offers ample space for tent or RV camping. Chilkoot is named for the creek that runs by the campground. This campground is…

China Bar Camping Area
Site Open
Picnicking
6 boat-in campsites on Mammoth Pool. No showers or RV hookups, accessible by boat or trail Please store food properly to avoid attracting bears.

Clover Meadow Campground
Site Open
Picnicking
Shaded by Lodgepole pine and Fir trees, Clover Meadow Campground is located along Clover Meadow. The campground provides picnic tables and fire rings. Access road is closed in winter and the nearby…

Cold Springs Summit Interpretive Site (minor)
Site Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning
This is the highest point along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. A short walk along the trail to viewing benches and platform at Cold Springs Meadow will unveil a spectacular view of Madera Peak…

College Campground
Site Closed
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking
Shaded by dense fir and pine trees, College Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The camp features tent-only sites in open, meadow-like spaces or wooded sites among…
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