Fish Camp, CA

Summerdale Campground

ForestRiverside / CreeksideHikingFishingOHV / Off-roadingVault toiletsFire pitDrinkable waterPicnic tablePaved pads

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Summerdale Campground is located just 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park, and sits in a scenic wildflower-filled meadow, surrounded by fir, cottonwood and cedar trees. The campground's proximity to Yosemite, the excellent fishing at Big Creek and the cooler summer temperatures make it a very popular destination.

Recreation

Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in Big Creek. A few miles from the campground are opportunities to ride off-road vehicles in the Miami Motorcycle Trails Area or hike the 3.7-mile Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail.

Facilities

Each campsite has a paved parking spur, picnic table, grill and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available, and water is provided. Camping supplies are available in the nearby community of Fish Camp.

Natural Features

The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Summerdale is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District, an area known for its giant sequoias. Big Creek, which runs by the campground, is active with the local beaver population.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy making day trips into Yosemite National Park, or taking a ride on the logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Nelder Grove is also in the vicinity, offering the opportunity to walk among giant sequoias.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Typical weather

Big Creek

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Big Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F40°FFebruary: average water temperature 40°F45°MMarch: average water temperature 45°F50°AApril: average water temperature 50°F56°MMay: average water temperature 56°F62°JJune: average water temperature 62°F66°JJuly: average water temperature 66°F65°AAugust: average water temperature 65°F60°SSeptember: average water temperature 60°F53°OOctober: average water temperature 53°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F39°DDecember: average water temperature 39°F

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