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Kirch Flat Group Campground

Sierra National Forest

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7 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

At approximately 1,000 feet in elevation, Kirch Flat Campground resides on a large flat area on the river’s edge of the scenic Kings River and is surrounded by rolling, oak-covered foothills and spectacular river canyon and mountain views of the Sierra Nevada. Area Amenities: Tent camping recommended - RV's 30' of less fit, picnic tables, toilets, parking, fire rings, pedestal grills Fees: Currently in the fee proposal process. The Kings River as it pours out of Kings Canyon and into the foothills is the big draw to this area.

Official campground details, summarized

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

Facilities

Area Amenities: Tent camping recommended - RV's 30' of less fit, picnic tables, toilets, parking, fire rings, pedestal grills Fees: Currently in the fee proposal process. Reservation fee is $8, with a site fee pending as it goes through the process. Open Season: Year round Usage: Light Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 30' Maximum group size = 50 Water: No Restroom: Vault Toilet Operated By: Sierra National Forest Information Center: High Sierra Ranger District 29688 Auberry Rd P.O. Box 559 Prather, CA 93651 (559) 855-5355 Hearing Impaired California Relay Service 711 Open: Monday-Friday Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Natural Features

The Kings River as it pours out of Kings Canyon and into the foothills is the big draw to this area. Upriver from the campgrounds and developed recreation sites, the river is designated by congress as wild and scenic. At the campground, the river is just about to enter Pine Flat reservoir, however there is no motorized boat access from the reservoir. The Sierra Nevada foothills are incredibly beautiful in the spring as the grasses green up and the native orange California poppies paint the hill sides, along with other wildflowers.

Recreation

The Kings River offers an enjoyable ten-mile rafting run with Class III and IV rapids. Rafting season is usually from late April to mid-July depending on river runoff. No permit is required to raft the river. The Kings River is a 1 1/2 hour drive east of Fresno towards Pine Flat Reservoir via the Trimmer Springs Road. Put ins are available at Winfrey Mine and Garnet Dike up river from Kirch Flat Group Campground. There are several commercial outfitters that are permitted with the Sierra National Forest, for commercial trips on the Kings River. Please contact the High Sierra Ranger District for more information. A short walk from the Group Campground puts you on the edge of the Kings River, cooling off from the heat or working the water's edge fishing are popular activities. Please always use caution as the rivers current can be stronger than realized. There are several hikes available in the area, including hiking up the Kings River to the wild and scenic portion of the river. To get the trail head, continue driving upriver from the campground past Garnet Dike put in, shortly after the vault toilet there the road ends at the trailhead.

Important notices

Tent camping recommended. Site can accomodate up to 30' RV
Maximum occupancy is 50 people and no more than 14 vehicles.
Sierra National Forest Order- Camping Restrictions: prohibits camping in one place for more than 14 days within any 30- day period.
Watch out for rattlesnakes and poison oak.

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Common questions

Is Kirch Flat Group Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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