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Buck Ridge

7 mi southwest of Yosemite Lakes, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months

About Buck Ridge

Buck Ridge group day-use pavillion is located within the Buck Ridge Recreation Area at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake. The pavilion has drinking water access, multiple picnic tables, a large barbeque pit and grill for cooking, two horseshoe pits and a water-borne restroom for your use. The lake area offers many recreational opportunities, such as swimming, water skiing, fishing and hiking, and attracts a growing number of visitors per year. It is within a short drive to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, as well as Sierra National Forest. The 1,500-acre lake was created by the construction of Hidden Dam on the Fresno River. With over 20 miles of shoreline, it is a popular vacation spot for families because of its playground, swimming areas and water activities. The area is packed with opportunities for outdoor fun. The lake area has a swim beach, a disc golf course and a…

  • Managed by: Hensley Lake, USACE
  • Where: 7 mi southwest of Yosemite Lakes, CA · 37.125, -119.875

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingHuntingWinter sports

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

56°
38°Jan
61°
40°Feb
66°
43°Mar
72°
46°Apr
82°
52°May
91°
58°Jun
97°
64°Jul
96°
63°Aug
91°
59°Sep
79°
51°Oct
65°
42°Nov
56°
37°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 1.1 mi
Propane: 7.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.