Fossil Falls Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fossil Falls Campground in California offers established first-come, first-served campsites with pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and space for tents and small RVs (no hookups or water available).


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Summary

It’s managed by the BLM with a $6 nightly fee, and no permits or reservations are required. Set in a dramatic high desert lava field near the Eastern Sierra, the area features unique volcanic rock formations, petroglyphs, and views of the Sierra Nevada. The Fossil Falls trail is a short, scenic hike nearby. Best visited in spring or fall for mild weather, this quiet, remote spot offers a rugged, off-grid experience ideal for geology lovers and solitude seekers.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Fossil FallsSF KERN R NR ONYX CA Preview Sf Kern R Nr Onyx Ca
70.4cfs
70cfs
Fossil FallsSF TULE R NR CHOLOLLO CAMPGROUND NR PORTERVILLE CA Preview Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca
9.35cfs
9cfs
Fossil FallsSF TULE R NR RESERVATION BNDRY NR PORTERVILLE CA Preview Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca
17.5cfs
18cfs
Fossil FallsDEER C NR FOUNTAIN SPRINGS CA Preview Deer C Nr Fountain Springs Ca
18.9cfs
19cfs
Fossil FallsMARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA Preview Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca
0.0cfs
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Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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BEACH MEADOWS
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INYOKERN 9.4 WSW
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NOHRSC CASA VIEJA MEADOWS
169.3"
169"
COTTONWOOD LAKES
0.85"
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CHARLOTTE LAKE
2.59"
3"