Whiskers

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $41 per night. Whiskers 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: Single Site: $41 per night

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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,306 ft

37.3340, -119.4918 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Whiskers?

No. Whiskers 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 Whiskers?

Camping at Whiskers costs Single Site: $41 per night.

Is there drinking water at Whiskers?

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

Who manages Whiskers?

Whiskers is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Whiskers

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Whiskers, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 27 miles), and Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.