Sweetwater

Overview

Sweetwater Campground remains closed due to the 2020 Creek Wildfire Sweetwater Campground is laid out in a single loop along Chiquito Creek, shaded by pine, oak and cedar trees. Most sites overlook the creek or a brook that also runs by the campground.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

7 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-642-3212

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sweetwater, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• French TrailHike · 21.3 mi long · 1.3 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Logan Meadow Trailhead.

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• Logan Meadow TrailheadTrailhead · 1.4 mi from camp

  Access point for French Trail.

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• Shakeflat TrailheadTrailhead · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Kaiser Loop TrailHike · 16.3 mi long · 8.7 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Deer Creek Trailhead.

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• Kelty MeadowHike · 11.7 mi from campShow on map
• Logan Meadow TrailheadTrailhead · 8.5 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• China Peak Mountain Bike ParkBike ride · 14.1 mi long · 13.7 mi from campShow on map
• Pa'san Ridge TrailBike ride · 6.5 mi long · 20.9 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• Wuh-ki'o TrailBike ride · 1.5 mi long · 22.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Shuteye PeakPeak · 8,320 ft · 4.3 mi from camp

  Shuteye Peak is a mountain located in the Sierra National Forest in Madera County, California on the highest point of Chiquito Ridge. Wikipedia

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• Fuller ButtesPeak · 6,398 ft · 5.1 mi from campShow on map
• Camino FallsWaterfall · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• Whisky FallsWaterfall · 7.2 mi from campShow on map
• Iva Bell Hot SpringsHot spring · 21.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• China Peak Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.4 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by China Peak Mountain Resort.

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• SquarenailClimbing · 22.9 mi from camp

  A climbing area with sport and trad routes.

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• Tollhouse RockClimbing · 23.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.