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Bear Wallow Camping Area

USFS · Camping Area · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
36.8589, -119.0904
Last verified
September 18, 2026
36.8589° N · 119.0904° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Located along north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. Take a day hike on the Bear Wallow trail located just west of the campground. Great place for camping in spring and fall. Very hot during summer months. Please pack out all garbage. No cell phone coverage in the area. Pay phone is available at Balch Camp.

From the USFS.

Is Bear Wallow Camping Area free?

Yes. Bear Wallow Camping Area is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Bear Wallow Camping Area?

Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns into Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. Travel past Kirch Flat campground, crossing over the Kings River. Continue another mile until the pavement ends at the Bailey Bridge. Cross over the bridge and make right turn up the Garnet Dike Road. Campground is about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Driving time from Fresno is 2 hours.

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What are the rules at Bear Wallow Camping Area?

Maximum stay = 14 daysMaximum vehicle length = 25 footMaximum group size = 50 per site When fire restrictions are in place, (usually during summer months) no campfires or charcoal fires are permitted. Camp stoves are permitted.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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