Dry Gulch Campground
Situated on the north side of the Merced River, Dry Gulch Campground is a small camp that features walk-in tent sites on the river. Most sites are on the river or have river access. The remote location of the site makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experienceand is located close to Yosemite National Park. Oak and pine trees provide shade along the Merced River. The campsites at Dry Gulch meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. No drinking water is provided at this campground, but vault toilets are available. Road access is paved and sites are accessible. This is a Pack it in, Pack it out facility.
Site manager is concessionaire - California Land Management. Host is on site.
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At a Glance
Reservations: | Through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
Fees: | $30.00 per night Additional vehicles = $10.00 per vehicle |
Open Season: | Open all year |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Maximum length of stay is 14 days Maximum group size is 6 people per site |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Concessionaire: California Land Management (CLM) |
Information Center: | Concessionaire: California Land Mangement (CLM) www.clm-services.com District Office: 559-642-3819 Bass Lake Office: 559-642-3212.
Closest Ranger: Station Bass Lake Ranger District 57003 Road 225 North Fork, CA 93643 (559) 877-2218 Hearing Impaired California Relay Service 711 Open: Monday-Friday Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm For more information click here. |
General Information
Directions:From Mariposa travel north 26 miles on Highway 140 to Foresta Road, turn left, travel 1/10 mile, turn left again onto Incline Road, travel 1.3 miles to campground.
General Notes:
This is Bear Country. Please use food storage boxes and don’t feed the bears. Bring mosquito repellant. Watch out for rattlesnakes and poison oak.
This is a Pack it in, Pack it out facility. Please remove your garbage when you leave.
Activities
Campground Camping
Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
During the spring and early summer, the Merced River is a popular location for white water rafting and kayaking. Several private companies offer guided rafting trips.
Amenities
Picnic tables: | |
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Tent camping: | Total sites = 4; Handicap Accessible |
Fee charged for some activities: | |
Parking: | |
Toilets: | Vault, Handicap Accessible |
Drinking water: |
Alerts & Warnings
- Bass Lake Ranger District plans to initiate winter/spring prescribed burning
- High Sierra Ranger District plans fall/winter/spring prescribed fire projects
- Forest Order 05-15-00-22-27 SNF-Rec-Site-Road-Trail-Closure
- Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-25 SNF Parking Restrictions
- Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-24 SNF Camping Restrictions
- High Sierra Ranger District will be changing hours of operation
- Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights 2021
- Public Meeting Creek Fire Ecological Restoration Project Video
- Seasonal Visitors Center Closure