North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake provide a variety of scenic place to enjoy the recreation opportunities around the lake. Millerton Lake is 20 miles northeast of Fresno via Highway 41 and Highway 145. The lake and campgrounds are part of the Millerton Lake State Recreation Area.
Millerton's 4,900 surface acres are popular for boating, waterskiing, fishing, and swimming. Summer temperatures can reach 100 degrees but the water is always refreshing. A network of trails around the lake are used by hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers.
North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake are across the water from the marina and main boat launch ramps, but there is also a launch ramp within the array of campgrounds. The campgrounds include Rocky Point, Mono, Fort Miller, Dumas Strands, Valley Oak, and Meadows.
Taken together the campgrounds have a total of 133 campsites, all of which are designed for RV camping and tent camping. Most of the campsites have lake views and many are lakefront. Campsites do have little shade, but an awning on your RV or a free-standing shade tent can solve that. A section of campsites in the Meadows area has full RV hook-ups.
North Shore Campground also includes 2 Group Campsites and an Equestrian Camp. Two Boat-in Campgrounds are found along the lake's shore.
| North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake Basics | |
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| North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake Location: | 47597 Road 145, off Hwy. 145, Friant |
| Elevation: | 580 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Fresno - 20 miles
Visalia - 65 miles Bakersfield - 132 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 133 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer; fee for additional vehicles if space allows |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| North Shore Campground: | (559) 822-2225 |
| Reservations at North Shore Campgrounds | |
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| Reservations available | North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake reservation are available for camping year-round. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 36 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | both hook-up and non hook-up ADA sites available
Restrooms, group sites, picnic areas |
| Fees: | Standard sites - $30 per night ($35 on holiday weekends)
Hook-up sites - $40 per night ($50 on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Millerton Lake SRA - Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM, Check-out: 12:00 PM Park gate closes at 10:00 PM; Security Gate Access Code can be found on your reservation confirmation letter. |
| North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, food storage locker; some sites with full hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Campground Map: | North Shore Campground Map |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near North Shore Campgrounds at Millerton Lake: |
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
Two boat-in campgrounds are found at Millerton Lake: Temperance Flat and North Finegold. Register for the campsites at the south shore park entrance. Campsites have vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Information: (559) 822-2332
Millerton Lake offers 2 very attractive group campsites. One campsite can accommodate between 9 and 75 people and 25 vehicles. The other site is for between 9 and 40 people along with 15 vehicles. Facilities include shaded cooking and eating areas.
Fees: $200 and $150 per night
Reservations: Millerton Lake Group Campground Reservations
Group Campground
The equestrian campsite at Millerton Lake is located near the Valley Oak and Meadows campgrounds. It includes a single campsite with lake views, a large, flat parking area, and several corrals. For information, contact the park: (559) 822-2332
Meadows RV Campground
Millerton Lake's Fort Miller Campground
Fishing opportunities at Millerton Lake draw many visitors. Common species at the lake include large-mouth bass, striped bass, spotted bass, blue gills, crappies, carp, and catfish. Anglers report success fishing from boat or shore. The large-mouth bass prefer the shallow water while the spotted bass are often found in deeper areas.
Boating is very popular at Millerton Lake. Boat rentals at the boat ramp include jet skis, aqua cycles, and double kayaks. At the marina choose from a variety of boats, including pontoon boats, jet skis, paddle boards, and the 300 HP wake boat. The long inlets on the lake provide plenty of places to explore. Wide boat ramps make it easy to launch your own boat.
Millerton Lake has been a popular fishing, boating, and camping destination since Friant Dam was built in 1944. For those camped at one of the North Shore Campgrounds, great fishing and boating are nearby.
Check Millerton Lake SRA for any campground updates.
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