Fish Creek
Its 9 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $41 per night. Fish Creek is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 20 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $41 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 9
- Tent sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
9 sites; the longest takes a 20 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1-20 | AREA FISH CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site FS1-20 |
| FS1-20N | AREA FISH CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site FS1-20N |
| FS1-201 | AREA FISH CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site FS1-201 |
| FS1-202 | AREA FISH CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site FS1-202 |
| FS1-203 | AREA FISH CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site FS1-203 |
| FS1-204 | AREA FISH CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site FS1-204 |
| FT1-20 | AREA FISH CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site FT1-20 |
| FT1-201 | AREA FISH CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site FT1-201 |
| FT1-202 | AREA FISH CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site FT1-202 |
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.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,600 ft
37.2606, -119.3553 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fish Creek?
Sites at Fish Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232820).
How much does it cost to camp at Fish Creek?
Camping at Fish Creek costs Single Site: $41 per night.
How many campsites does Fish Creek have?
Fish Creek has 9 campsites, including 3 tent sites.
Does Fish Creek have RV hookups?
No. Fish Creek has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 20 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Fish Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Fish Creek; 3 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Fish Creek?
No. Fish Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Fish Creek?
Fish Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Fish Creek
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Fish Creek, in straight-line miles: Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles), Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 25 miles), and Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Rock Creek - Sites
- 24
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single site: $41 per night
- Sites
- 14
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
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Mammoth Pool - Sites
- 47
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $41 per night
- Sites
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- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Madera and campgrounds in Madera.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30