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Sunset views from this site are dramatic. The Group camp has two (2) walk-in tent sites, which can accommodate up to 300 people, and is by reservation only. There is a large paved parking lot which can accommodate large trailers or motor homes. Please call ahead as the area may be reserved in advance. Campsites are accessible and reached via a primitive hardened path, located close to the paved parking area. Drinking water and garbage receptacles are available at this campground (electricity is not). Please practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles to recreate responsibly on your public lands. Interpretive/Educational Programs* $10 Group Campground* $175 *Some organized group activities may require a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) in addition to the above fees.
The San Joaquin River Gorge is located approximately five (5) miles northwest of the town of Auberry. The visitor center is located at 40060 Smalley Road, Auberry, California. Google Maps accurately locates the visitor center at it's actual location. From Fresno, take CA-168 north. One mile after the town of Prather, turn left onto Auberry Road. Follow Auberry Road 2.9 miles through the town of Auberry and turn left at the Y onto Powerhouse Road. After 1.8 miles, turn left onto Smalley Road and follow it into the SRMA.
A quiet, cozy riverside retreat with space to camp under bursting grapevines. A large group kitchen and rec room more than suffices for large groups. Randy, the camp manager, is kind and hardy and keeps the camp in tip-top shape. We come here every summer with friends and family for a rejuvenating weekend, and Hauli Huvila is the pinnacle of hospitality.
It's a closed Finnish community but we stopped by and could stay for a night. They are really welcome and it's an amazing atmosphere. Loved it!
The Lake is pogchamp, farmed omegalawls while getting hot with the boys, midnight brekky was Pogu but also Pepehands cause there wasn’t any beans. A dog knocked me over KEKW but my knee hurt really bad MonkaS. And finally, with Big Cheese hats a plenty, we looked at each other, smile peepohappy, yeah this place is alright. Until next time. Hyvästi!
Funky, friendly place for reunion. Good catered food, nice space for various activities. Pretty location on the river.
