Nelder Grove

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Nelder Grove 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: Free

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

What's there

✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,300 ft

37.4312, -119.5821 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Nelder Grove?

No. Nelder Grove 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 Nelder Grove?

Camping at Nelder Grove is free.

Who manages Nelder Grove?

Nelder Grove is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Nelder Grove

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Nelder Grove, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 9.3 miles), Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 20 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 20 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 21 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.