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Fence Creek Campground

Fence Creek Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

Reservations

General Information

May - October

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

If you wish to use a stove, grill, or have a campfire it is recommended, but not required, that you get a campfire permit.  This FREE Permit can be obtained at preventwildfiresca.org or at any ranger station. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. 
The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a 50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.  Pass number must be written on fee envelope or Pass must be shown to Host. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.

Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the area's natural health. Help ensure your favorite area remains open.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night

Cash Only. The Forest Service operates the Fence Creek Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee raises to $20 per night in 2026.   The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.

Contact Name: Summit Ranger Station

Contact Phone: 209-965-3434

Summit Ranger Station

Address: #1 Pinecrest Lake Road Pinecrest, CA 95364
Phone: (209) 965-3434
Hours: Autumn/ Winter/ Spring Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.365784

Longitude: -119.873176

Directions

21 miles east of Pinecrest on Fence Creek Road, just off Clark Fork Road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Other Amenities

RV Filling Station at old Forest Service Brightman Fire Station. Free.

RV Dump Station at Clarks Fork. $10.

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Last updated September 25, 2025