TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground
TeleLi puLaya Campground is a new campground, which opened in 2014 and provides spectacular views of the Stanislaus River Canyon. Turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign on Highway 108, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 22 sites, two are group sites. The main road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no hiking trails to the reservoir.
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. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the area's natural health. Help ensure your favorite area remains open.
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. Passes are not accepted for group or double sites
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Double Site: $60 per night
The Forest Service operates the TeleLi puLaya Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, the fee is $30 per night (new fee as of 2026), double site is $60 per night. 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: Autumn/ Winter/ Spring Hours:Â Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.1934
Longitude: -120.0525
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault 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/StreamFishing - Lake & Pond Info
Beardsley Day Use area is 5 miles from this campground.
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Middle Fork of the Stanislaus is about 5 miles from this campsite. Travel across Beardsley Dam and down towards China Flat Day use.
HuntingHunting Info
Check State of California Fish and Wildlife for hunting information. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting
Picnicking - Single
Picnicking - GroupsPicnicking - Single Info
Beardsley Day Use area is 5 miles from this campground.
Picnicking - Groups Info
Beardsley Day Use area is 5 miles from this campground.