Horse Creek
21 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers
Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA.
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Camping near Visalia
Campgrounds and camping areas near Visalia on federal land, with which ones take reservations on Recreation.gov.
29campgrounds and camping areas
21 mito the closest
5within 30 miles
October–Maybest months
Good to know: Popular campgrounds book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; first-come sites fill early on weekends and holidays.
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North Tule Campground
29 mi southeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Success Lake
South Tule Campground
29 mi southeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Success Lake
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Within 30 miles (5)
Horse Creek
Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Information Site
Success Lake
At the southern end of the Central Valley, this scenic setting with the Sierra Nevada in the background provides great fishing and boating pleasure for the visitor. From Porterville, 5 mi E on CA 190
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Tule
Tule Campground is located at Success Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills just 8 miles east of Porterville, California. A variety of outdoor recreational activities abound, including boating, kayaking and fishing.
- Accessible Swimming
- Amphitheater
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
30 to 75 miles (24)
Potwisha Campground
Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
Eshom Campground
Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among Ponderosa pine, Cedar,Giant sequoia and other conifers.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Photography
Buckeye Flat Campground
Buckeye Flat Campground is located in Sequoia National Park, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
Pine Flat Campground
This recreation area is part of Pine Flat Lake
- Camping
Azalea Campground
Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Ranger programs
Crystal Springs Campground (CA)
Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Ranger programs
Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites
Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This mid-sized group campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
- Camping
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Ranger programs
Fir Group
Fir Group Campground sits near Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest, amidst pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet.
- Camping
Pine Flat Lake
Less than an hour east of Fresno in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The scenic and rugged Kings River Canyon is the location of this beautiful park where fishing, boating, and waterskiing are all available.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Sunset Campground (Ca)
Sunset campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Ranger programs
Stony Creek Sequoia
Stony Creek Campground sits at an elevation of approximatly 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's nestled among Sigar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, Red Firs and the scenic Stony Creek is just steps away.
- Backpacking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Star Gazing
- Wilderness
Upper Stony Creek Campground
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet.
- Backpacking
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Photography
- Star Gazing
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here.
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Millerton Lake
Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division .
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area
The San Joaquin River Gorge SRMA is located at the upper portion of Millerton Lake and is accessed through the town of Auberry, CA. The area is managed by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with trail heads for the San Joaquin trail.
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Picnicking
- Ranger programs
San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area
NOTICE: Between February 2nd to February 12th, high water flows and potential flow fluctuations are expected in the San Joaquin River below the Kerckhoff Dam. The BLM advises all visitors to stay out of the water during this time.
- Camping
- Horse Camping
Sequoia National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
Hensley Lake
Less than an hour drive northeast of Fresno in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada enroute to Yosemite National Park. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Curry Mountain
Parking access onto nearly 1,800 acres of Bureau of Land Management property in this area is provided through an easement from the California Department of Fish and Game.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Alabama Hills
NOTICE: Per the Alabama Hills Approved Resource Management Plan, all drone operators are required to obtain a drone use permit before flying within the Alabama Hills Recreation Area. To obtain a permit, contact blm_ca_web_bi@blm.gov .
- Bouldering
- Camping
- Climbing
- Dispersed Camping
- Hiking
- Stargazing
Bishop Field Office
The Bishop Field Office cares for a unique vestige of wild California, emphasizing conservation, education and partnerships.
- Camping
Coalinga Mineral Springs
The Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail was designated under the National Recreation Trails System Act in 1981. The trail is located on the scenic southern tip of the Diablo Mountains.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Movie Road
The rounded contours of the Alabamas form a sharp contrast between the glacially chiseled ridges of the Sierra peaks to the west. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Nature education
- Photography
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
Eastman Lake
Just one hour north of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Rolling oak-covered hills provide a scenic and restful setting for fishing, boating, and hiking.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Visalia. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for camping near Visalia?
Horse Creek (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 21 miles east of Visalia as the crow flies. Next are North Tule Campground (29 mi) and South Tule Campground (29 mi).
When is the best time for camping near Visalia?
Based on Visalia’s average highs, October–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Can I reserve a campsite near Visalia?
12 of the 29 places listed here take reservations on Recreation.gov; others are first come, first served.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.