Crane Valley Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Crane Valley Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Madera, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Overnight Use:

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: 3,428 ft

37.3296, -119.5834 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Crane Valley Group Campground?

No. Crane Valley Group Campground 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 Crane Valley Group Campground?

Camping at Crane Valley Group Campground costs Overnight Use:.

Who manages Crane Valley Group Campground?

Crane Valley Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Crane Valley Group Campground

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Crane Valley Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 28 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.