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Baker Campground
Baker Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located at the junction of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadow Road, about 27 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 44 sites with a few doubles and 2 walk-in sites. The main road is paved; parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Each site has a table and a fire ring. Hydrants serve several sites as a water source. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) Contact Kennedy Meadows Resort for more information 209.965.3911. Spring 2024: Open on April 26, 2024 |
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| Reservations: | First come, first served. No reservations may be made for Baker Campground |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station operate Baker Campground and charge the following fees:
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| Permit Info: | 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. |
| Open Season: | April - Early October |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | June - September |
| Busiest Season: | July |
| Restrictions: | 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. Max length for RV/Trailers - 36ft |
| Closest Towns: | Communities with gas and/or groceries:
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| Water: | Potable water is available at faucets throughout campground. Filling of RVs is prohibited. |
| Restroom: | Several vault toilets are located throughout the campground. No RV dump station available. |
| Passes: | 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. Passes are not accepted for double sites. |
| Operated By: | Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station |
General Information
Directions: 29 miles east of Pinecrest off Highway 108 on Kennedy Meadow Road, near Deadman Campground and Kennedy Meadow Trailhead.Activities
Campground Camping
Forested areas along the Middle Fork Stanislaus River within the Brightman Recreation Area. Fishing on the Middle Fork Stanislaus River (upper).
| No. of Sites | 44 |
| Reservation Info | first-come, first-served |
RV Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Related Links
Featured Events
- Silly Songs and Nature Crafts at Pinecrest Amphitheater
Date(s): Jun 25, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 - Junior Ranger Club at Pinecrest Fishing Pier
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 - Campfire Programs at Pinecrest Amphitheater
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 - Yoga at Pinecrest Beach #3
Date(s): Jun 27, 2024 - Aug 8, 2024 - Me-Wuk Lifeways (Summit Ranger Station)
Date(s): Jun 27, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024 - Fishing Fridays at Pinecrest Fishing Pier
Date(s): Jun 28, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 - Tree ID with the Ranger at Pinecrest (Miwok and Summit Ranger District)
Date(s): Jun 28, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 - Wildflower Walk and Making Tracks at the Summit Ranger Station
Date(s): Jun 29, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024
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