Thunderbird Group Campground
Its 3 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Thunderbird Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Tulare, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 20 ft
- Max RV length
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
- 3
- Group sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
3 sites; the longest takes a 20 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group standard area nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Group 1 |
| Group 2 | THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group standard area nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Group 2 |
| Group 3 | THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group standard area nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site Group 3 |
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
- 2,868 ft
35.8152, -118.4569 in Tulare. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Thunderbird Group Campground?
Sites at Thunderbird Group Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/121040).
How many campsites does Thunderbird Group Campground have?
Thunderbird Group Campground has 3 campsites, including 3 group sites.
Does Thunderbird Group Campground have RV hookups?
No. Thunderbird Group Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 20 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Thunderbird Group Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Thunderbird Group Campground; 3 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Thunderbird Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Thunderbird Group Campground.
Who manages Thunderbird Group Campground?
Thunderbird Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Thunderbird Group Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Thunderbird Group Campground, in a straight line: Jordan Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 5
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 36
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Tulare and campgrounds in Tulare.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01