Beardsley Dam Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBeardsley Dam Campground
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Before you go
Season
April – October
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
The Forest Service operates Beardsley Dam Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $25 per night for single site, $55 per night for double site; In 2026 fee raises to $30 per night for single site and $60 per night for double site. 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.
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. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Maximum RV/Trailer Length - 36 feet
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