Baker Campground
Baker Campground draws a steady flow of campers, partly because of its proximity to Kennedy Meadows and partly because of its beautiful setting along the Stanislaus River.
Camping Near Kennedy Meadows
Baker Campground is a convenient base from which to enjoy all the attractions of neighboring Kennedy Meadows. Fishing in the Stanislaus River along the Kennedy Meadows Resort property and downstream to Baker Campground consistently rewards anglers with trophy-size trout.
The Resort features cabin rentals, a store, a popular restaurant, a saloon, and a pack station. Beyond the resort are scenic trails leading into the Emigrant Wilderness with wonderful destinations such as Relief Reservoir and Kennedy Lake. Trail rides can be arranged at the Kennedy Meadows Pack Station. For a guide to the best fishing around Kennedy Meadows, see Dave's Sierra Fishing - Kennedy Meadows.
Baker Campground
Baker Campground offers 44 campsites in a mixed conifer forest along the bank of the Stanislaus River. Some of the sites are doubles and 2 are walk-in. Many campsites are beside the Stanislaus River. Campground roads are paved while the parking pads are dirt. Campsites are provided with picnic tables and a fire ring. Several vault toilets are available around the campground. All campsites are first-come, first-served. Baker Campground is along Highway 108 at the junction with the Kennedy Meadows Road, about 27 miles from Pinecrest.
Pacific Crest Trail
The popular Pacific Crest Trail crosses Highway 108 at Sonora Pass, 9.2 miles from Baker Campground. Many hikers stop at Kennedy Meadows Resort to resupply. Some camp overnight at Baker Campground or neighboring Deadman Campground, although in the summer the campgrounds are often full. Arriving early in the morning offers the best chance for obtaining a site.
History Note
Baker Campground was named after Greenbury C. Baker who operated a small hotel along the Sonora and Mono Wagon Road at Baker Station in the 1880s.
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
Reviews from Previous Campers
2023 - 2024