Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Madera, California, United States

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82 campgrounds 2,306 available sites
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Island Park

Sanger, CA · 41.6 mi from Madera

4.0 (311 reviews)

Island Park Recreation Area offers campers a variety of water activities at Pine Flat Lake, featuring numerous campsites, group sites, and a day-use area for boaters. The lake, created in 1954, spans 20 mi and serves both recreational and flood co...

  • RV sites: 75
  • Tent sites: 92
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Trimmer Campground

Piedra, CA · 42.4 mi from Madera

3.7 (158 reviews)

Trimmer Campground is a small facility located on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California, which spans 20 mi and has 67 mi of shoreline. The lake, created in 1954 by the Pine Flat Dam, offers various recreational activities such as fishi...

  • RV sites: 5
  • Tent sites: 10
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • View
  • Restrooms

Camp Edison

Shaver Lake, CA · 42.5 mi from Madera

4.6 (5 reviews)

Camp Edison, located by Shaver Lake in the Sierra Mountains, offers 252 campsites with amenities like BBQs and fire rings, and features both full hook-up and electric sites. The campground has clean facilities, including bathrooms and laundromats,...

  • RV sites: 234
  • Power Service
  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Campfire Ring
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Mccabe Flat Campground

Mariposa, CA · 43.9 mi from Madera

4.0 (24 reviews)

The Merced River Recreation Area, located downstream from Yosemite, offers activities like whitewater boating, camping, swimming, and gold prospecting year-round. McCabe Flat Campground, the first of three BLM-operated campgrounds along the river,...

  • RV sites: 2
  • Tent sites: 10
  • Beach Access
  • River Access
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Willow Placer Campground

Mariposa, CA · 44.9 mi from Madera

3.9 (15 reviews)

Willow Placer Campground, located 3.6 mi downstream from the historic Briceburg Suspension Bridge, is one of three campgrounds managed by the Bureau of Land Management along the Merced Wild & Scenic River. It features eight walk-in campsites and o...

  • RV sites: 1
  • Tent sites: 9
  • Beach Access
  • River Access

North Fork Primitive Camp

Briceburg, CA · 45 mi from Madera

The North Fork Primitive Camp, located along the North Fork Merced River, offers a scenic spot for swimming and backpacking, particularly in spring when wildflowers bloom. Access is via trail or river, with campfire permits required and strict fir...

  • River Access
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Wawona Campground

Yosemite National Park, CA · 47.4 mi from Madera

4.5 (817 reviews)

Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 mi from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4,000 ft, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has histo...

  • RV sites: 52
  • Tent sites: 90
  • Potable Water
  • General Store
  • Restrooms
  • River Access
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Lower Billy Creek

Lakeshore, CA · 49.5 mi from Madera

4.7 (84 reviews)

Lower Billy Creek Campground is situated on Huntington Lake, close to the Kaiser Wilderness, and features scenic lake views at every site. The nearby Billy Creek Guard Station Museum offers historical insights into the area. This campground serves...

  • RV sites: 10
  • Tent sites: 10
  • View
  • Lake Access
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Upper Billy Creek Cg

Lakeshore, CA · 49.7 mi from Madera

4.3 (95 reviews)

Upper Billy Creek Campground is currently closed due to hazardous trees. Situated near Huntington Lake and the Kaiser Wilderness, it features sites with lake and creek views, as well as proximity to the Billy Creek Guard Station Museum. The campgr...

  • RV sites: 30
  • Tent sites: 36
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Dinkey Creek

Shaver Lake, CA · 50.3 mi from Madera

4.2 (1058 reviews)

Dinkey Creek is located alongside its namesake creek within a dense forest of Ponderosa pines and cedars. Its picturesque high country environment, characterized by trees, streams, and open areas, attracts a diverse range of visitors.

  • RV sites: 68
  • Tent sites: 120
  • Picnic Table
  • General Store
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms

Explore Madera, CA

Population: 67,831

Nearby city: Fresno, CA

Approx. 22 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 272 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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Explore Madera, CA

Population: 67,831

Nearby city: Fresno, CA

Approx. 22 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 272 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

About Madera, California

Madera, California makes a convenient base for camping trips into the Sierra Nevada foothills, Bass Lake, Sierra National Forest, and the southern approach to Yosemite National Park. Nearby lakes like Hensley Lake and Millerton Lake offer easy day paddles and shoreline picnics. Find campgrounds and RV parks near town and in the hills, plus a few simple cabins. Browse 78 outdoor stays near Madera, with average nightly rates around $75 and options from $25 to $270.

Arrive on Highway 99 and head east on Highway 41 for cooler elevations and piney vistas. Closer to town you will see RV parks with hookups and tent sites suited to quick overnights; higher up, forested and lakeside camping suits weekend getaways. Summer in the valley is hot, while spring and fall are popular. Many campgrounds operate spring through fall, with some year-round options, so reserve early for peak weekends.

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