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Chilkoot Campground

Campground · National forest in Madera County, California.

27Campsites
3.1 miTo Bass Lake
54 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Sierra National Forest)
Campsites27
Site types16 standard, no electric, 7 tent only no electric, 4 walk to
Longest RV/trailer site54 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Chilkoot Campground

Chilkoot is named for the creek that runs by the campground. The facility is shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, and offers ample space for tent or RV camping. This campground is located at an elevation of approximately 4,600 feet, providing a comfortable camping experience during the hottest days of summer. Recreation A popular recreation and resort area is a few miles away at Bass Lake. Activities here include motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sailing and water skiing. Anglers can fish in Chilkoot Creek for channel catfish, sucker and brown trout.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Chilkoot Campground is in Madera County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.