Dry Gulch Campground

in Sierra National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
5
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Dry Gulch Campground

Situated on the north side of the Merced River, Dry Gulch Campground is a small camp that features walk-in tent sites on the river. Most sites are on the river or have river access. The remote location of the site makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience and is located close to Yosemite National Park. Oak and pine trees provide shade along the Merced River. The campsites at Dry Gulch meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. No drinking water is provided at this campground, but vault toilets are available. Road access is paved and sites are accessible. This is a Pack it in, Pack it out facility. Site manager is concessionaire - California Land Management. Host is on site. FOR RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE

Before you go

Season

Open all year

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$30.00 per night Additional vehicles = $10.00 per vehicle

Restrictions

Maximum length of stay is 14 days Maximum group size is 6 people per site

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.