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Campground
Island Park
Pine Flat Lake, California
About this campground
Pine Flat Lake is situated where oak and pine meet in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Scenic drives through Sierra National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park never cease to impress visitors.
Island Park Recreation Area is the place to go for campers looking for lots of exciting water activities at Pine Flat Lake.
Map
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- Latitude
- 36.864644° N
- Longitude
- 119.315728° W
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.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
- Hike-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Fires
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Drinking waterCommunity 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
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Pull-through sites
- 30 amp hookups
- 50 amp hookups
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 99 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Sanitary dumpCommunity 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Water SportsJet Skiing
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Group Camping
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
54 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 16
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 89 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Electric
19 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 16
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 82 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Tent Only Non-Electric
15 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 21 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
RV Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 47 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Standard Non-Electric
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 80
- Maximum vehicles
- 20
- Maximum vehicle length
- 99 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 50 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 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
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Military Discount
- 1
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 80 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 20 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Island Park's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Pine Flat 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
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $135 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $40 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $135 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $40 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tent Only Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tent Only Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $135 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $40 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Tent Only Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Tent Only Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Maximum 2 vehicles per individual campsite (4 vehicles for double campsites).
- Maximum 8 people per individual campsite (16 people for double campsites).
- Maximum 14 day camping limit.
- Entrance gates MAY be locked from 10 pm - 8 am. Vehicles may exit at anytime, however re-entry into the campground when the gates are locked is prohibited.
- Rattlesnakes frequent the area starting early spring through late summer. Please use caution.
- Due to low water levels, lake access from the recreation areas and campground may not be available.
- 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.
- Quiet hours are from 10 pm - 6 am (All generators need to be turned off during quiet hours).
Getting there & contact
Official directions
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.
Facility contact
559-787-2589