Dry Gulch

US Forest Service · California

Dry Gulch in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Dry Gulch Campground sits on the north side of the Merced River. The small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river, shaded by a grove of pine and oak trees. Dry Gulch's remote location makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience. Recreation 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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$41/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

20

Listed facilities

drinking water (as published by the agency)

Phone

559-642-3212

Coordinates

37.67109, -119.83620

Nearest sites we map

• Dirt Flat0 km · US Forest Service
• Crane Flat Campground9 km · National Park Service
• Tamarack Flat Campground13 km · National Park Service
• Jerseydale Campground14 km · US Forest Service
• Hodgdon Meadow Campground14 km · National Park Service
• Willow Placer Campground17 km · Bureau of Land Management

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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