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Hidden View

Hensley Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Tue, Oct 27

43

sites

Wed, Oct 28

40

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Thu, Oct 29

38

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Fri, Oct 30

36

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Sat, Oct 31

36

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Sun, Nov 1

39

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Mon, Nov 2

39

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Tue, Nov 3

40

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Wed, Nov 4

42

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Thu, Nov 5

43

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Fri, Nov 6

39

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Sat, Nov 7

42

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Sun, Nov 8

43

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Mon, Nov 9

46

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites. Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade.

max Stay

14 nights

max Concurrent Stay

2 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites. Some sites have electric hookups, and all campsites are located within walking distance of the lake and boat ramp. Campsites are highly variable. Please review site information carefully before making your reservation.

Natural Features

Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade. The area has significant historical value as it was once home to the Miwok and Yokut Native American Tribes.

Recreation

The area is packed with opportunities for outdoor fun. Campers enjoy boating, water skiing and fishing on the water. Bank fishermen have easy access to the lake's shoreline. Lake fishing is particularly good in the coves where largemouth black bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish are found in abundance. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake each winter. On the other side of the lake, there is a swim beach, a disc golf course and a hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trail. One hiking trail is located within walking distance of the campground. Educational programs are offered by request. Please call the Park Headquarters at 559-831-7040.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park is about one hour north, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are about 1.5 hours southeast of the facility. Yosemite National Park Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

57 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 035

C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 022 & 023

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 049

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

No

shade

Site 032

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 041

C

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 046

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 014

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 012

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

80 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 029

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

58 ft

vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site 016

B

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

A

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 019

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 002

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 042

C

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 031

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 036C

C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

A

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 036B

C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 020

B

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 052

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 036A

C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 038 & 039

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

16

people

Yes

shade

Site 026

B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Hensley Lake is a reservoir that feeds the Madera Irrigation System. Water levels are highest in the spring and can be quite low by mid-summer. You can check current lake levels here: https://www.spk-wc.usace.army.mil/fcgi-bin/midnight.py?days=0&report=HIDLVL
Hidden View Campground Entrance Gate is now operational. It will automatically close at 10PM and reopen at 6AM. To leave the campground, approach the gate slowly and it will open. It will NOT reopen until 6AM. If you arrive after close or leave/return before 6AM, you must park in the boat parking lot and wait until the gate reopens.
A one-wheeled camping unit (Camper / RV) limit per site is strictly enforced.
A two-vehicle limit per site is strictly enforced (RVs are counted as a vehicle). No extra vehicles are allowed in the campground at any time. All extra vehicles must be parked in overflow parking at the boat ramp and require a daily $10 day-use fee.

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Common questions

Is Hidden View available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Oct 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Hidden View?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.