West Kaiser
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. West Kaiser is a National Forest campground near Fresno, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,500 ft
37.3449, -119.2380 in Fresno. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at West Kaiser?
No. West Kaiser is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at West Kaiser?
Camping at West Kaiser is free.
Who manages West Kaiser?
West Kaiser is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around West Kaiser
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to West Kaiser, in straight-line miles: Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 12 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 20 miles), and Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Mammoth Pool - Sites
- 47
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $41 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $41 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Fresno and campgrounds in Fresno.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30