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Island Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Sanger · California · Pine Flat Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Pine Flat Lake |
| Location | Sanger · California · Pine Flat Lake · 36.86464, -119.31573 · Map |
| Sites | 92 public sites counted from the federal listing — 54 standard nonelectric; 19 standard electric; 15 tent only nonelectric; 2 group standard nonelectric; 1 rv electric; 1 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 of 92 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 6 of 92 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 92 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 92 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 99 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 71 sites · 30 ft: 68 sites · 35 ft: 64 sites · 40 ft: 61 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 93 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 559-787-2589 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Island Park Recreation Area is the place to go for campers looking for lots of exciting water activities at Pine Flat Lake. The area has plenty of campsites plus two group sites and a day-use area for boaters.
Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length with 67 miles of shoreline. The lake, formed in 1954 with the completion of the Pine Flat Dam, is used for flood control and irrigation as well as a recreation oasis for the area. Wildlife spotting opportunities include bobcats and red-tailed hawks. Recreation Boating, jet skiing and fishing are some of the most popular activities at the lake. Anglers can find small and large-mouthed bass, spotted bass and rainbow trout.
Families enjoy strolling on the Blue Oak Trail, a quarter-mile interpretive trail that's accessible from the campground. Facilities Most campsites are non-electric, but 25 sites have electric hookups, and five of those sites have water hookups. There is one site that meets accessibility standards and is available as first come, first served. Day-use visitors have access to a boat ramp and vault toilets. All campers have access to flush toilets.
Group campground reservations include the use of a horseshoe pit and volleyball court. Natural Features Pine Flat Lake is situated where oak and pine meet in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's in Kings Canyon at the western edge of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
At full capacity, the lake holds a million acre-feet of water, which is fed by the Kings Canyon watershed.
Nearby Attractions From the campground, head upstream on Kings River to find superb whitewater rafting in spring and early summer.
Scenic drives through Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park never cease to impress visitors.
Directions, from the listing
From Fresno, California, travel east on Highway 180/Kings Canyon Highway to Academy Avenue. Turn left onto Academy Avenue, and then turn right on Belmont Avenue. Continue traveling for approximately 20 miles; the entrance to Island Park Recreation Area is on the right. NOTE: Belmont Avenue becomes East Trimmer Springs Road approximately 6 miles east of the Academy Avenue intersection.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Sanger CaliforniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTrimmer Campground
3 mi straight-line · Piedra CaliforniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersKirch Flat Campground
9 mi straight-line · Sanger CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceKirch Flat Group Campground
9 mi straight-line · Prather CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceCamp Four And Half Cabin
11 mi straight-line · DUNLAP California
Trip Card — Island Park
Sanger · California · Pine Flat Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Sanger · California · Pine Flat Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 |
| Max RV | Up to 99 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 92 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233521 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.