Breckenridge Campground
Breckenridge Campground is the only campground on Breckenridge mountain that offers picnic tables and vault restrooms. This campground is unsuitable for trailers, but offers a rustic experience for camping, hunting, or just exploring. No Water available; Pack out all trash. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at readyforwildfire.org
More like this: first-come in California · free in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Free of charge. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to November |
| Forest | Sequoia National Forest |
| Booking | No reservation required |
| Fees | Free of charge. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 35.4673° N, 118.5808° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 28.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Triple Crown Outfitters ↗ | 45 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 7.9 miUpper Richbar Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miMill Creek ↗7.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.7 miSheep Trough Cutoff0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 2 miLucus Ridge4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 2.3 miDeer Spring0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 2.5 miWood2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 2.9 miSpring0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Breckenridge Campground?
Nothing. Breckenridge Campground is listed as free. Free of charge.
Source: Forest Service
Is Breckenridge Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May to November.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Breckenridge Campground?
Breckenridge Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Breckenridge Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sandy Flat (8 mi), Hobo Campground (8 mi), and Evans Flat Campground (12.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby