Chilkoot Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- May - November
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 95.6 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 96.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.3675, -119.5374
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, Chilkoot Campground offers ample space for tent or RV camping. Chilkoot is named for the creek that runs by the campground. This campground is located at an elevation of approximately 4,600 feet, providing a comfortable camping experience during the hottest days of summer. This rustic campground provides a host and vault toilets but no water. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire ring. Some sites are located on slopes and are not suitable for tents, while other sites are tent only. FORREST RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE Site managed by concessionaire - California Land Management.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Chilkoot Campground free?
No. Chilkoot Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Chilkoot Campground?
Take Hwy 41 north to Oakhurst. Continue thru Oakhurst to Road 222. Turn right on Road 222; travel approximately 4 miles to the intersection of 222 and Road 274 (Beasore Road). Continue North on Beasore Road 5 miles, turn left at road sign 5S07V and follow to campground.
What are the rules at Chilkoot Campground?
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival. There is a 2 night mimimum stay on weekends, 3 night mimimum stay on holidays. Reservations are non-site specific. Maximum length of stay is 14 daysMaximum group size per site is 6 people
Nearby
- CHILKOOT0.0 mi
- Greys Mountain Campground2.6 mi
- SOQUEL CAMPGROUND3.1 mi
- Whiskers Campground3.4 mi
- RECREATION POINT3.6 mi
- CRANE VALLEY3.6 mi
- Crane Valley Group Campground3.6 mi
- Recreation Point Group Campground3.7 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site95.6 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water96.1 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
