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Dry Gulch

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USDA Forest Service
5Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
1Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview Dry Gulch Campground sits on the north side of the Merced River. The small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river, shaded by a grove of pine and oak trees. Dry Gulch's remote location makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience.Recreation During the spring and early summer, the Merced River is a popular location for white water rafting and kayaking. Several private companies offer guided rafting trips.Facilities The camping sites at Dry Gulch do meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. Vault toilets are available.Natural Features Dry Gulch Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. The Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here. The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Nearby Attractions This campground is close to the west entrance to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite offers a variety of activities that include scenic driving, picnicking, hiking and fishing.Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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Reported fields across the 5 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
1
Vehicle limit
1
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
1
Shade
1

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The campsite mix

Tent Only Nonelectric
5

Operator directions

From Highway 140, turn on to Foresta Road. Landmarks include Red Bud Picnic Area and a National Park Service warehouse. After bridge, turn left onto the spur road. Immediately turn left onto Incline Road. Continue 1.3 miles to the facility.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

5 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site FT1-20
AREA DRY GULCH
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
6 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site FT1-201
AREA DRY GULCH
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Tent Only NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site FT1-202
AREA DRY GULCH
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Tent Only NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site FT1-203
AREA DRY GULCH
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Tent Only NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site FT1-204
AREA DRY GULCH
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Tent Only NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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