Beardsley Dam Campground
Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on CA Highway 108. Follow the paved road across the dam to the campground. There are a total of 16 sites. The main road and parking pads are paved with the exception of the walk-in sites which are gravel. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available. Trash service is available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There are no designated trails to the reservoir from the campground.
General Information
April - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14-days. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Maximum RV/Trailer Length - 36 feet
If you wish to use a stove, grill, or have a campfire it is recommended, but not required, that you get a campfire permit. This FREE Permit can be obtained at preventwildfiresca.org or at any ranger station. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it.
The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a 50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground. Pass number must be written on fee envelope or Pass must be shown to Host. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
The Forest Service operates Beardsley Dam Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $25 per night for single site, $55 per night for double site; In 2026 fee raises to $30 per night for single site and $60 per night for double site. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. Pass number must be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.
Contact Name: Summit Ranger Station
Contact Phone: 209-965-3434
Address: #1 Pinecrest Lake Road Pinecrest, CA 95364
Phone: (209) 965-3434
Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm. Closed Federal Holidays. (Open on Sat, Sept 19 from 9 am - 3 pm for the first day of rifle hunting season)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.210776
Longitude: -120.075095
Directions
7 miles from Highway 108 on Beardsley Road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Flush toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond
Fishing - River/Stream
Picnicking - Single
Viewing Scenery