Dirt Flat Campground

Area Status: Closed

Situated on the north side of the Merced River, Dirt Flat 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 experience and is located close to Yosemite National Park. Oak and pine trees provide shade along the Merced River. The campsites at Dirt Flat 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 across from the Dry Gulch Campground.

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	CLOSED BY FOREST ORDER
Reservations:	This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables Tent camping: Walk-in only Fee charged for some activities Parking Toilets: Vault - Handicap Accessible Accessible Drinking water
Fees:	Fee is $30.00 per night There is a $10.00 per night fee for additional vehicles
Open Season:	Open all year
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Maximum length of stay is 14 days Maximum group size is 6 people per site All campsites are walk-in
Closest Towns:	Mariposa
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Concessionaire: California Land Management (CLM)
Information Center:	Concessionaire: California Land Management (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 2.7 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.

The camp host site has firewood for sale. This is a Pack it in, Pack it out facility. Please remove your garbage when you leave.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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.