Bear Wallow Camping Area
Squaw Valley, California · 1,086 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 15 mi SE: Land, 20 acres
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,086 ft (331 m)1,086 ft331 m
- Land
- Sierra National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Located along north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. Take a day hike on the Bear Wallow trail located just west of the campground. Great place for camping in spring and fall. Very hot during summer months. Please pack out all garbage. No cell phone coverage in the area. Pay phone is available at Balch Camp.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Bear Wallow Camping Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny69°53°
- WedSunny76°59°
- ThuSunny83°62°
- FriSunny86°62°
- SatSunny83°62°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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