Upper Chiquito
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Upper Chiquito 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
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,953 ft
37.5024, -119.4088 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Upper Chiquito?
No. Upper Chiquito 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 Upper Chiquito?
Camping at Upper Chiquito is free.
Is there drinking water at Upper Chiquito?
No. Upper Chiquito has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Upper Chiquito?
Upper Chiquito is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Upper Chiquito
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Upper Chiquito, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 12 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 17 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 17 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), and Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Not on record
- Season
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- Fee
- Free
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- Fee
- Single site: $41 per night
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- Free
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- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Madera and campgrounds in Madera.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01