Millerton Lake
12 mi north · Bureau of Reclamation
Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division .
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Camping near Clovis
Campgrounds and camping areas near Clovis on federal land, with which ones take reservations on Recreation.gov.
31campgrounds and camping areas
12 mito the closest
16within 30 miles
October–Maybest months
Good to know: Popular campgrounds book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; first-come sites fill early on weekends and holidays.
Closest picks
Aholul Group Campground
20 mi northeast · Bureau of Land Management
Sunset views from this site are dramatic. The group campground is one large site, which can accommodate 75+ people, and is by reservation only. There is a large, paved parking lot which can accommodate large trailers or motor homes.
Equestrian Campground
20 mi northeast · Bureau of Land Management
Nestled by large oak trees and located near the Nuckahee Learning center, the Equestrian Campground offers a large parking area for trailers, and corrals available for horseback riders.
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Millerton Lake
Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division .
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
Aholul Group Campground
Sunset views from this site are dramatic. The group campground is one large site, which can accommodate 75+ people, and is by reservation only. There is a large, paved parking lot which can accommodate large trailers or motor homes.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Photography
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
Equestrian Campground
Nestled by large oak trees and located near the Nuckahee Learning center, the Equestrian Campground offers a large parking area for trailers, and corrals available for horseback riders.
- Camping
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Pine Flat Campground
This recreation area is part of Pine Flat Lake
- Camping
San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area
The San Joaquin River Gorge SRMA is located at the upper portion of Millerton Lake and is accessed through the town of Auberry, CA. The area is managed by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with trail heads for the San Joaquin trail.
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Picnicking
- Ranger programs
San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area
NOTICE: Between February 2nd to February 12th, high water flows and potential flow fluctuations are expected in the San Joaquin River below the Kerckhoff Dam. The BLM advises all visitors to stay out of the water during this time.
- Camping
- Horse Camping
Ya-Gub-Weh-tuh Campground
Gorgeous views of the Table Mountains surround this campsite and trailhead. Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis, reservations are not accepted for this campground of six campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault…
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
Pine Flat Lake
Less than an hour east of Fresno in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The scenic and rugged Kings River Canyon is the location of this beautiful park where fishing, boating, and waterskiing are all available.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Hensley Lake
Less than an hour drive northeast of Fresno in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada enroute to Yosemite National Park. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Hidden View Campground
This recreation area is part of Hensley Lake
- Camping
Island Park
Island Park Recreation Area is the place to go for campers looking for lots of exciting water activities at Pine Flat Lake. The area has plenty of campsites plus two group sites and a day-use area for boaters.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Water sports
Buck Ridge
Buck Ridge group day-use pavillion is located within the Buck Ridge Recreation Area at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
Hidden View
Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
Trimmer Campground
Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles of shoreline.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Swimming
- Water sports
Dorabelle Campground
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination above Shaver Lake. Some sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while other sites are more open.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water sports
Wildcat Equestrian Area
Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Wildlife viewing
30 to 75 miles (15)
Codorniz Campground
This recreation area is part of Eastman Lake
- Camping
- Fishing
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Codorniz Campground on H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like fishing, canoeing, birding and hiking.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ranger programs
- Swimming
Eastman Lake
Just one hour north of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Rolling oak-covered hills provide a scenic and restful setting for fishing, boating, and hiking.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Kirch Flat Group Campground
At approximately 1,000 feet in elevation, Kirch Flat Campground resides on a large flat area on the river’s edge of the scenic Kings River and is surrounded by rolling, oak-covered foothills and spectacular river canyon and mountain views…
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Water Access
Camp Four And Half Cabin
Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in Sequoia National Forest.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hunting
- Off Highway Vehicle Trails
Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use
Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake, surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors take advantage of this scenic setting for fishing, boating and hiking.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Tumey Hills
Look closely at the ground you will find evidence of the vast inland sea that once covered the Tumey Hills. The light porous rocks are composed of diatoms, the tiny, bleached, shell-like skeletons of sea algae.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Merced River Recreation Management Area
The Merced River Recreation Management Area is a very special place just downstream from Yosemite. It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning/prospecting.
- Accessible Swimming
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Photography
- Picnicking
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here.
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Devils Postpile National Monument
Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
Griswold Hills
Within the steep and rugged Griswold Canyon, BLM land straddles both sides of the road.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Condon Peak
Located on the outskirts of the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA), Condon Peak offers rolling grass-covered slopes with a few tall pines and shrubs, as well as steep slopes and rocky outcrops covered with pine and brush.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Coalinga Mineral Springs
The Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail was designated under the National Recreation Trails System Act in 1981. The trail is located on the scenic southern tip of the Diablo Mountains.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Curry Mountain
Parking access onto nearly 1,800 acres of Bureau of Land Management property in this area is provided through an easement from the California Department of Fish and Game.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Clovis. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for camping near Clovis?
Millerton Lake (Bureau of Reclamation), about 12 miles north of Clovis as the crow flies. Next are Aholul Group Campground (20 mi) and Equestrian Campground (20 mi).
When is the best time for camping near Clovis?
Based on Clovis’s average highs, October–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Can I reserve a campsite near Clovis?
10 of the 31 places listed here take reservations on Recreation.gov; others are first come, first served.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.