Oakhurst, CA

Fish Creek (CA)

ForestRiverside / CreeksideRustic / HistoricHikingFishingHuntingVault toiletsFire pitPicnic table

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About this spot

Overview

Fish Creek Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire. Fish Creek Campground is a small, primitive camp offering standard and tent-only sites. The campground is surrounded by mountains and tucked into a shady spot beneath oaks and pines. Sites are located along Fish Creek.

Recreation

Hikers can access the nearby French Trail, a 12.7 mile foot trail that extends from Squaw Dome Trailhead to Logan Meadow Trailhead. Other activities include hunting in designated areas and fishing.

Facilities

Each unit has a picnic table, grill and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water.

Natural Features

Fish Creek Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District. At an elevation of 3,400 feet, Bass Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here. 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.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Mammoth Pool Reservoir offers a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. Campers can use a pay phone, as well as get gas and supplies at Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort. A popular pastime in the area is to take a drive on the 83-mile Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.

Typical weather

Fish Creek

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Fish Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.40°JJanuary: average water temperature 40°F42°FFebruary: average water temperature 42°F45°MMarch: average water temperature 45°F50°AApril: average water temperature 50°F56°MMay: average water temperature 56°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F68°JJuly: average water temperature 68°F67°AAugust: average water temperature 67°F61°SSeptember: average water temperature 61°F54°OOctober: average water temperature 54°F46°NNovember: average water temperature 46°F41°DDecember: average water temperature 41°F

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