Beardsley Dam Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 39.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 40.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.2119, -120.0755
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on CA Highway 108. Follow the paved road across the dam to the campground. There are a total of 16 sites. The main road and parking pads are paved with the exception of the walk-in sites which are gravel. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available. Trash service is available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There are no designated trails to the reservoir from the campground.
From the USFS.
Is Beardsley Dam Campground free?
No. Beardsley Dam Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Beardsley Dam Campground?
7 miles from Highway 108 on Beardsley Road. Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on CA Highway 108. Follow the paved road across the dam to the campground.
Nearby
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- Fraser Flat Campground2.9 mi
- Meadowview Campground4.3 mi
- PINECREST4.5 mi
- Pinecrest Campground4.5 mi
- PINECREST DAY USE AREA4.7 mi
- Sand Bar Flat Campground4.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site39.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water40.2 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
