Recreation - McKinley Area Camping
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Gigantea Campground
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Open - Closes December 1st |
Elevation |
6,400' |
Setting |
Located about a 5/10 of a mile from
the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias. Campground has some
slopes and flat areas. Good shade from cedar, fir and
sugar pine trees. |
Directions |
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards
Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just
before you reach Shaver Lake turn right on the Dinkey
Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection
of the Dinkey Creek and McKinley Grove Road. Turn right
and travel 6.2 miles campground is located just past McKinley
Grove. |
Reservations |
No reservations, first-come, first-served. |
Map Quad |
Nelson
Mountain Quad |
Road Access |
Paved and dirt |
Total Campsites |
10 |
Walk-In Campsites |
None |
Max. Vehicle Length |
35' |
Max. Length of Stay |
14 days |
Max. Group Size |
6 per site |
Water |
No |
Restrooms |
Vault |
Tables |
Yes |
Stoves |
Yes, grills. |
Fee |
$16.00 per night
Additional vehicles $5 per night |
Season of Use |
May - October |
Services |
Nearby is the Dinkey Creek Ranger
Station which is open 7 days a week from Memorial Day
through the end of September. Also, at Dinkey Creek is
the Dinkey Creek Inn and Store. Store has provisions and
restaurant. |
Site Manager |
California Land Management |
Special |
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