Recreation Point
Its 4 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Recreation Point is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 4
- Group sites
- 4
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ 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
4 sites in 4 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn | ACOR | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ACOR, site Acorn |
| Knoll | KNOL | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop KNOL, site Knoll |
| Lagoon | LAGO | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop LAGO, site Lagoon |
| Scout | SCOU | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop SCOU, site Scout |
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
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,403 ft
37.3286, -119.5799 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Recreation Point?
Sites at Recreation Point are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232910).
How many campsites does Recreation Point have?
Recreation Point has 4 campsites, including 4 group sites.
Does Recreation Point have RV hookups?
No. Recreation Point has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Recreation Point?
Yes, Recreation Point has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Recreation Point?
Yes, pets are allowed at Recreation Point.
Who manages Recreation Point?
Recreation Point is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Recreation Point
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Recreation Point, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 28 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 28 miles), and Yosemite Falls (waterfall, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Crane Valley - Sites
- 7
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 26
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site $52 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Madera and campgrounds in Madera.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, toilets, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01