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Dirt Flat
3 mi west of El Portal, CA · No signal at camp
About Dirt Flat
Dirt Flat campground is situated on the north side of the Merced River. This small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river. The remote locates of the site makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience. During the spring and early summer, the Merced River is a popular location for white water rafting and kayaking. Several private companies offer guided rafting trips. The campsites at Dirt Flat meet accessibility standards and offer picnic tables, grills and fire rings. Vault toilets are available. The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. This campground is close to the west entrance to Yosemite…
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi west of El Portal, CA · 37.66823, -119.83949
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinoch Ridge | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 5.9 mi |
| FR 3S04 | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 1.0 mi |
| FR 2S20 | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 8.3 mi |
| Hite Cove | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Hites Cove | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Ned's Gulch | Horse | 2.8 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.6 mi
Water fill-up: 9.8 mi
Propane: 24.4 mi
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