Dirt Flat
Dirt Flat is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.66823, -119.83949
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-642-3212
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Dirt Flat
Overview Dirt Flat campground is situated on the north side of the Merced River. This small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river. The remote locates of the site 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 campsites at Dirt Flat meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. Vault toilets are available. Natural Features 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 218 designated routes (337 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Flat | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Dry Gulch Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Dry Gulch | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dry Gulch Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Indian Flat RV Park | RV park | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Crane Flat Campground | Private campground | 5.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.