Fresno Dome

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $41 per night. Fresno Dome is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Madera, California

National Forest
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Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $41 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,432 ft

37.4555, -119.5483 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fresno Dome?

No. Fresno Dome 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 Fresno Dome?

Camping at Fresno Dome costs Single Site: $41 per night.

Is there drinking water at Fresno Dome?

No. Fresno Dome has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Fresno Dome?

Fresno Dome is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Fresno Dome

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Fresno Dome, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 8.3 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 19 miles), Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 19 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 19 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.