Ward Lake Campground
Sierra National Forest

Ward Lake, Sierra National Forest, California
Ward Lake, Sierra National Forest, California

Ward Lake Campground
Sierra National Forest


Ward Lake Campground

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Ward Lake Campground is along the road leading to Florence Lake in the Sierra National Forest. The campground is about a 3-hour drive east of Fresno, including a narrow and winding section of road over Kaiser Pass. The area is not recommended for large RVs or trailers.

Campers at Ward Lake Campground appreciate the lake's quiet waters, closed to motorized boating. Visitors enjoy fishing in float tubes or paddling the lake in kayaks or canoes.

Ward Lake Campground has 17 campsites which can accommodate small RVs, tent trailers, and tents. The campground is shaded by aspen and lodgepole pine. There is no potable water at the campground. Several double sites are available. A few of the campsites are lakeside.

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Ward Lake Campground Basics
Ward Lake Campground Location: near Florence Lake, 21 miles east of Huntington Lake via Kaiser Pass Rd. and Florence Lake Rd.
Elevation: 7,300 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 87 miles
Camping Season: Open June through October
Number of Sites: 17
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, $7 fee for 2nd vehicle
Pets: On leash, always attended, 2 maximum
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355

Reservations
No Reservations All campsites at Ward Lake Campground are first-come, first-served.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 25 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None
Fees: $24 per night ($2 more during holiday weekends)
Check-in, check-out: Any time, Noon

Ward Lake Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, no potable water
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Ward Lake Campground: Enjoy relaxing fishing and non-motorized boating at Ward Lake. Drive three miles to Florence Lake to a boat ramp, store, and water taxi. Make the short hop to Lake Edison and to Mono Hot Springs. Set out on trails into John Muir Wilderness. Find trails connecting to John Muir Trail. Reserve a night or two at rustic Muir Trail Ranch with lodging and hot springs.

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High Sierra Lakes Attractions

As part of their hydroelectric facilities, Southern California Edison Company operates a series of lakes in the Sierra National Forest. Five of the lakes - Lake Thomas A. Edison, Florence Lake, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake - are well known for their wonderful camping and recreation. Campers at Ward Lake Campground are near two of the lakes.


Key Ward Lake Campground Regulations

  1. Store food and scented items in bear-proof lockers or canisters.
  2. Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  3. Fires must be confined to the provided fire pits.
  4. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  5. To avoid bringing in invasive pests, outside firewood is not permitted. Obtain firewood locally.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate