Forks
Its 26 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site $52 per night. Forks is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site $52 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 26
- Tent sites
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
26 sites; 2 pull-through; the longest takes a 40 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 15 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 008 |
| 009 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 013 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 015/016 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 015/016 |
| 017 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 017 |
| 018 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 018 |
| 019 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 020 |
| 021 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 021 |
| 022 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 022 |
| 023 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 023 |
| 024 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 024 |
| 025 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 025 |
| 026 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 10 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 028 |
| 029 | FORKS CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 029 |
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
- Campground host
- On site
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,400 ft
37.3129, -119.5700 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Forks?
Sites at Forks are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232878).
How much does it cost to camp at Forks?
Camping at Forks costs Single Site $52 per night.
How many campsites does Forks have?
Forks has 26 campsites, including 4 tent sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Forks?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Forks.
Does Forks have RV hookups?
No. Forks has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Forks?
Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Forks: site 008 and site 009.
Is there drinking water at Forks?
Yes, Forks has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Forks?
Yes, pets are allowed at Forks.
Is there a campground host at Forks?
Yes, Forks has a campground host on site.
Who manages Forks?
Forks is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Forks
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Forks, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 18 miles), Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 28 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 29 miles), and Vernal Fall (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 51
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $52 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
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, petsAllowed, hostOnSite, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30