Chico Flat
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Chico Flat is a National Forest campground near Kernville, 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,500 ft
35.8235, -118.4622 in Tulare. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Chico Flat?
No. Chico Flat 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 Chico Flat?
Camping at Chico Flat is free.
Is there drinking water at Chico Flat?
No. Chico Flat has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Chico Flat?
Chico Flat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Chico Flat
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Chico Flat, in a straight line: Jordan Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 36
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- 3
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- 5
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Kernville and campgrounds in Tulare.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30