Dirt Flat Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- All year
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 74.0 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 74.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.6684, -119.8391
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Situated on the north side of the Merced River, Dirt Flat Campground is a small camp that features walk-in tent sites on the river. Most sites are on the river or have river access. The remote location of the site makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience and is located close to Yosemite National Park. Oak and pine trees provide shade along the Merced River. The campsites at Dirt Flat meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. No drinking water is provided at this campground, but vault toilets are available. Road access is paved and sites are accessible. This is a Pack it in, Pack it out facility. Site manager is concessionaire - California Land Management. Host across from the Dry Gulch Campground. FOR RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE
From the USFS.Official page
Is Dirt Flat Campground free?
No. Dirt Flat Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Dirt Flat Campground?
From Mariposa travel north 26 miles on Highway 140 to Forest a Road, turn left, travel 1/10 mile, turn left again onto Incline Road, travel 2.7 miles to campground.
What are the rules at Dirt Flat Campground?
Maximum length of stay is 14 daysMaximum group size is 6 people per site All campsites are walk-in
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
