Bretz
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Bretz is a National Forest campground near Prather, 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,282 ft
37.0378, -119.2407 in Fresno. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bretz?
No. Bretz 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 Bretz?
Camping at Bretz is free.
Is there drinking water at Bretz?
No. Bretz has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Bretz?
Bretz is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bretz
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Bretz, in a straight line: Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Fee
- Single Site: $32 per night
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- Single Site: $47 per night
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More campgrounds: camping near Prather and campgrounds in Fresno.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01