Nestled in the scenic town of Elk Creek, California, Stony Gorge Campground offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Known for its serene environment and affordable rates, this campground is an ideal spot for families, groups, and solo travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The campground features well-maintained facilities, including clean outhouses that have received praise from visitors. Located next to the water, Stony Gorge Campground provides a picturesque setting for camping, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. However, visitors should be prepared for occasional strong winds and flies, which are common in the area.
Stony Gorge Campground is perfect for large groups, as evidenced by a family of 31 who had an unforgettable experience here. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, this campground offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rustic charm.
Here’s what some of our satisfied customers have to say:
Experience the beauty and tranquility of Stony Gorge Campground for yourself. Pack your gear, gather your loved ones, and create lasting memories in this hidden gem of Elk Creek, CA.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Nice, quiet campground, especially for only $15! Very clean outhouses, too! Beautiful place!
Nice campgrounds next to the water, bathrooms can get pretty nasty, flys were bad, and the wind can get pretty strong..we had a family of 31 everyone had a blast
Camping is CLOSED and definitely NOT FREE! Info online was WRONG. We pulled in late, only to find that camping is closed during the winter. I was too tired to drive 30 minutes back to the 5, and hoped it’d be okay to pull off to the side and just sleep in our seats for a few hours, since it was only a couple hours away from technically being “day use” but we were soon yelled at by a shockingly rude and disrespectful ranger/staff. I realize people have different definitions of “camping,” and I understand that maybe he has to do his job and tell us to keep it moving (we didn’t try to argue at all) but I was honestly dumbfounded by how weirdly aggressive and demeaning he was, especially for being a man in uniform representing our USBR. Haven’t had an experience with a stranger like that in a long time.
Quiet and peaceful. Nice size bass with a great view.
Great free space on a large clean body of water. A few spots can fit 40' motorhomes, the rest are good for 30' or less. The weekend are very busy here, but the weekdays are nice and quite. Unfortunately a lot of people do not respect the area, and come party for the night then leave there trash everywhere. From what I understand the campground is moving towards making campers pay for the night because of all the filth.
4/29/25 Why is campground CLOSED???? it's spring Day use is open.
Drove close to 3 hours to go camping to show up and find out it's closed to camping.