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Campground

Hidden View

Hensley Lake, California

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About this campground

Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites.

Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno.

Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade.

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Latitude
37.124722° N
Longitude
119.897222° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GGood coverageVerified by 7 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 5 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 6 campers · Mar 10, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Walk-in
  • Drive-in

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Group sites

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Amphitheater
  • Firewood available
  • Picnic table
  • Fires
  • ADA access
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Sanitary dump
  • Electric hookups
  • Parking
  • Paved parking
  • Paved roads
  • Water hookups
  • 50 amp hookups
  • Pull-through sites
  • 30 amp hookups
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 90 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report
  • Parallel parking sitesCommunity report
  • Sewer hookupsCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. The lake area offers many recreational opportunities, such as swimming, water skiing, fishing and hiking, and attracts a growing number of visitors per year. It is within a short drive to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, as well as Sierra National Forest.

The 1,500-acre lake was created by the construction of Hidden Dam on the Fresno River. With over 20 miles of shoreline, it is a popular vacation spot for families and those who enjoy water activities.

Facilities

Hidden View campground provides 53 campsites, including two group campsites. Some sites have electric hookups, and all campsites are located within walking distance of the lake and boat ramp.

Campsites are highly variable. Please review site information carefully before making your reservation.

Recreation

The area is packed with opportunities for outdoor fun. Campers enjoy boating, water skiing and fishing on the water. Bank fishermen have easy access to the lake's shoreline.

Lake fishing is particularly good in the coves where largemouth black bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish are found in abundance. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake each winter.

On the other side of the lake, there is a swim beach, a disc golf course and a hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trail. One hiking trail is located within walking distance of the campground.

Educational programs are offered by request. Please call the Park Headquarters at 559-831-7040.

Natural Features

Hidden View is located on the shores of Hensley Lake and is surrounded by the oak woodlands of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a mixture of sun and shade.

The area has significant historical value as it was once home to the Miwok and Yokut Native American Tribes.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park is about one hour north, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are about 1.5 hours southeast of the facility.

Yosemite National Park

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Dump station
  • Electric hookups
  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Programs
  • Educational Programs
  • Firewood Vender
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Horseback Riding Trails
  • Lake Access
  • Lantern Posts
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Playground
  • Portable Toilets
  • Scenic Overlooks
  • Trailhead Parking
  • Trailheads
  • Water Spigot
  • Waterfront Sites

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

19 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Boat, Large Tent Over 9x12`, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
16
Maximum vehicles
4
Maximum vehicle length
90 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Tent Only Non-Electric

13 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Large Tent Over 9x12`, Small Tent, Tent
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
40 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Standard Electric

19 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Boat, Large Tent Over 9x12`, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
16
Maximum vehicles
4
Maximum vehicle length
90 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
1 flagged accessible

Management

4 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Boat, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
62 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Group Standard Electric

1 site
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
50
Maximum vehicles
15
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Group Standard Area Electric

1 site
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
50
Maximum vehicles
15
Maximum vehicle length
30 ft
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Base site allowance
Reservations must be made prior to occupying any campsite.
Allow Mid Stay Modification
1
Max Concurrent Stay
2 campsite(s) held
Max Stay
14 nights
Military Discount
1
Reservation cutoff
0 days before arrival
Maximum published vehicles
15 vehicles per site
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Food storage
Hidden View's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Hensley Lake.
Fire and stove use
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Apr 18, 2027
Next release
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
Next book-through date
Apr 19, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 18, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Group Standard Non-Electric$100——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Electric$60——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Electric$50——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$20——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Standard Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Tent Only Non-Electric$20——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Group Standard Non-Electric$100——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Electric$60——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Electric$50——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$20——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Standard Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Tent Only Non-Electric$20——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Group Standard Non-Electric$100——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Electric$30——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Electric$60——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Electric$50——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$20——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Standard Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028Tent Only Non-Electric$20——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Hensley Lake is a reservoir that feeds the Madera Irrigation System. Water levels are highest in the spring and can be quite low by mid-summer. You can check current lake levels here: https://www.spk-wc.usace.army.mil/fcgi-bin/midnight.py?days=0&report=HIDLVL
  • Hidden View Campground Entrance Gate is now operational. It will automatically close at 10PM and reopen at 6AM. To leave the campground, approach the gate slowly and it will open. It will NOT reopen until 6AM. If you arrive after close or leave/return before 6AM, you must park in the boat parking lot and wait until the gate reopens.
  • A one-wheeled camping unit (Camper / RV) limit per site is strictly enforced.
  • A two-vehicle limit per site is strictly enforced (RVs are counted as a vehicle). No extra vehicles are allowed in the campground at any time. All extra vehicles must be parked in overflow parking at the boat ramp and require a daily $10 day-use fee.
  • An 8-person maximum per site is strictly enforced .
  • The number of tents per site is dependent on space, but generally, each site can accommodate one to two tents.
  • For water conservation, we do not allow the excessive use of water, kiddie pools, Slip & Slides, or similar water toys.
  • Each site has at least one parking stall available. Vehicles and equipment (for example, boat trailers) that do not fit in the paved driveway will be required to park in overflow parking at the boat ramp. You are not guaranteed parking space for two vehicles if your vehicles are larger than the total length of the parking stall.
  • For public safety, imitation guns, BB guns, air guns, pellet guns, and similar projectile firing devices cannot be used or displayed in the campground or anywhere at Hensley Lake at any time. Hensley Lake does not have a firing range or other designated target shooting area. All target shooting is prohibited.
  • Check in time starts at 3:00pm on the first day of a reservation and campers are required to vacate their site by 12:00pm on the last day of their reservation.
  • You may stay up to a maximum of 14 nights total at this campground within rolling 30 days.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • For more information, please call 559-831-7040 or email hensley-info@usace.army.mil

Getting there & contact

Official directions

From south of Fresno: Take SR 99 to SR 41 north and go 21 miles to SR 145. Turn left on 145 and go 8.4 miles to Road 33. Turn right on Road 33, and go one mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground. From south of Madera: Take SR 99 north to exit 153B. Bear right onto Madera Ave. and go .3 miles to Gateway. Turn left and drive .2 miles to the traffic light at Yosemite Ave. (SR 145). Turn right and go 7.2 miles to Road 33. Turn left on Road 33, and go 1 mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground. From north of Madera: Take State Route 99 south to exit 153B. Exit onto Olive Ave. Turn left onto Madera Ave. and go .3 miles to Gateway. Turn left and drive .2 miles to the traffic light at Yosemite Ave. (SR 145). Turn right and go 7.2 miles to Road 33. Turn left on Road 33, and go one mile to Road 400. Take a right onto 400 and go 7.1 miles to Road 603. Turn left and go 1 mile to Road 407. Take a right on 407 and drive 1.7 miles to the campground.

Facility contact

559-673-5151

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Hidden View36 CFR 327.11 — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pet ruleRecreation.gov official facility record — Hidden ViewHidden View official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Hidden View — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Hidden View Campground — Hensley LakeRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory