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Sawmill Flat Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
June - November
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
36.9698, -119.0168
Last verified
September 18, 2026
36.9698° N · 119.0168° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

In a setting of pine, cedar, manzanita, and Bear Clover, Sawmill Flat Campground is a popular hunters ' camp. The campground has vault toilets and each site has a table and fire ring. Access is paved, dirt, and gravel. Water and garbage service not provided.

From the USFS.

Is Sawmill Flat Campground free?

Yes. Sawmill Flat Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Sawmill Flat Campground?

Take Hwy 168 to Shaver Lake. Go east on Dinkey Creek Road 12.5 miles, turn right on McKinley Grove Road (road 11S40). Travel approximately 12.5 miles to road 11S12. Turn right, travel 3.1 miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Sawmill Flat Campground?

Maximum length of stay = 14 daysMaximum group size = 6 per siteNo Shooting. No green sticker vehicles.

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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