Marmot Rock Campground
Courtright Reservoir

Courtright Reservoir, California
Courtright Reservoir, California

Marmot Rock Campground
Courtright Reservoir


Marmot Rock Campground

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Marmot Rock Campground sits at the southern end of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Courtright Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest. The lake is popular for fishing and boating. With a 10 MPH speed limit, Courtright is enjoyed by paddlers in kayaks and canoes.

Trails lead into the Dinkey Creek and John Muir wildernesses. Bring your camera for stunning photos of this beautiful mountain lake. The long drive to the campground deters some campers. It is 34 miles from Shaver Lake to the campground.

Marmot Rock Campground has 15 walk-in, tent only campsites. Sites tend to be close together. Most sites are tucked in the shade of a lodgepole pine forest, others are more open with wonderful lake views. A 2-night minimum stay is required when making reservations.

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Marmot Rock Campground Basics
Marmot Rock Campground Location: South shore of Courtright Reservoir not far from the dam
Elevation: 8,200 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 84 miles
Camping Season: Open mid-June through mid-October
Check exact opening-closing dates:
PG&E Campgrounds - Opening, Closing, Fees
Number of Sites: 15
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 ($5 fee per night for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended, $2 per night per pet
Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric
Information: High Sierra Ranger District:
(559) 855-5355
PG&E: (559) 442-5576

Marmot Rock Campground Reservations
Reservations available Mid-July through early September
Booking Window: See PG&E's Reservation Information below
Wheelchair accessible sites: none designated
Fees: $24 per night if water is available
$18 per night at overflow site and when water not available
Reservations: Marmot Rock Campground Reservations
$8 reservation fee
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM

Marmot Rock Campground Amenities
Campsite amenities: Picnic table, grill, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Nearby facilities: Wishon Village, 9 miles to the south with store and boat rentals
Attractions near Marmot Rock Campground: Visit Courtright Day Use Area and Wee-Mee-Kute Fishing access. Fish the lake for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Hike 6 miles to the Dinkey Lakes or follow trails to John Muir Wilderness. Maxson Trailhead is the beginning of the 31-mile Dusy-Ershim off highway vehicle route.

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Marmot Rock Campground, Courtright Reservoir, CA

Marmot Rock Campground

Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Campground Reservation Information for 2023

PG&E has updated its reservations dates for 2023:
April 10, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates one week or longer.
April 17, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for stays less than one week.

Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.


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Marmot Rock Campground, Courtright Reservoir, CA

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High Sierra Lakes Attractions

Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation operates Courtright and Wishon reservoirs. The two lakes are part of PG&E's hydroelectric facilities. Those camped at Marmot Rock Campground at Courtright Reservoir enjoy wonderful fishing and boating.

  • Test your skill fishing for brown trout at Courtright and Wishon reservoirs.
  • Hike down to fish the Kings River below the dam.
  • Make the drive to other nearby mountain lakes in the area:
  • Drive south to Black Rock Reservoir.
  • From Courtright Reservoir, hike out the trail to Maxson Meadow or to Cliff Lake.
  • Go 4-wheeling from the Maxson Trailhead out the Dusy-Ershim trail and camp at Voyager Rock Camping area.
  • Set out on a trail ride with D & F Pack Station at Huntington Lake or Shaver Stable at Shaver Lake, or take an extended pack trip with High Sierra Pack Station at Lake Thomas A. Edison
  • Visit China Peak for scenic chair lift rides, mountain biking, disc golf, and more
  • Visit the beautiful McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias.

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Key Marmot Rock Campground Regulations

  1. Personal/portable outside showers are not allowed within the campground.
  2. Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times in the campground.
  3. Campfires must be confined to the provided fire ring.
  4. Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  5. Avoid bringing in invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.

    Check PG&E - Marmot Rock Campground for any campground updates.

Nearby Campgrounds

Courtright and Wishon Reservoirs


Dinkey Creek


Shaver Lake


Huntington Lake


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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