Dry Gulch 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 · 73.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 74.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.6733, -119.8340
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Situated on the north side of the Merced River, Dry Gulch 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 Dry Gulch 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 is on site. FOR RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE
From the USFS.Official page
Is Dry Gulch Campground free?
No. Dry Gulch Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Dry Gulch Campground?
From Mariposa travel north 26 miles on Highway 140 to Foresta Road, turn left, travel 1/10 mile, turn left again onto Incline Road, travel 1.3 miles to campground.
What are the rules at Dry Gulch Campground?
Maximum length of stay is 14 daysMaximum group size is 6 people per site
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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.
