Crane Valley
Its 7 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Crane Valley is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
Crane Valley Campground. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 7
- Group sites
- 7
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
7 sites; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site A |
| B | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site B |
| C | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site C |
| D | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site D |
| E | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site E |
| F | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site F |
| G | AREA CRANE VALLEY | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site G |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,489 ft
37.3333, -119.5861 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Crane Valley?
Sites at Crane Valley are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232909).
How many campsites does Crane Valley have?
Crane Valley has 7 campsites, including 7 group sites.
Does Crane Valley have RV hookups?
No. Crane Valley has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Crane Valley?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Crane Valley; 7 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Crane Valley?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crane Valley.
Who manages Crane Valley?
Crane Valley is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Crane Valley
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Crane Valley, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 26
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site $52 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Madera and campgrounds in Madera.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

