Granite Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Granite Creek is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,900 ft
37.5382, -119.2646 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Granite Creek?
No. Granite Creek 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 Granite Creek?
Camping at Granite Creek is free.
Who manages Granite Creek?
Granite Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Granite Creek
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Granite Creek, in straight-line miles: Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 20 miles), Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), and Vernal Fall (waterfall, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Madera and campgrounds in Madera.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30