Nelder Grove

Category: Campground in Oakhurst, California

Address: Sky Ranch Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644, USA

Phone: +15592970706

Reviews

Isabelle Devereux

Sep 8, 2022

After the shuttle bus not running in Mariposa grove we were advised Nelder Grove was our best chance of seeing the sequoias, so we drove 35 mins up the winding road to get there but 2 miles from the Grove the road was closed, so no sequoias for us :-( September 2022

Collin Neuhauser

Dec 31, 2021

When I went in spring of 2021 there was lots of debris on trail and large fallen trees to cross due to a winter wind storm. There was damage to some structures. It was closed later in the season due to hazard trees so please check with the Bass Lake ranger station before you go. Be careful not to block people in when parking and cause a traffic nightmare. Also be careful not to get lost on faint sections of trail. Shadow of the Giants trail is closed indefinitely due to the railroad fire destroying that portion of the grove.

Eric Younger

Apr 8, 2021

Great place to visit and go for a short walk-a-bout, but the last couple times we have come, there have been misadventures. This most recent visit was after a large wind storm There were a fair amount of fallen and distressed trees. Lots to climb over while walking to the main site but doable.

Bob Ross

Oct 7, 2020

I was a trip to Yosemite NP last September (2019); after checking out Maripisa Grove I went to Nelder Grove the next day. The walk to Bullbuck and Chimney trees in a pristine forest is not to be missed. It is uncrowded & truly worth the drive from Fish Camp or Oakhurst. You won't regret the effort!

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Questions & Answers

How much is camp space per night?

The Grove | Oct 15, 2020
Collin Neuhauser | Oct 15, 2021

Free but not currently open. It is a US Forest Service campground.

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what's the condition of Nelder Grove now?

Myra Van Hoff | Oct 15, 2020
Collin Neuhauser | Oct 15, 2021

The Shadow of the Giants area was killed by a wildfire and is closed indefinitely. The Bull Buck tree is alive and the rest of the trails are open. A wind storm last winter caused trees to fall on some of the interpretive structures. The campground is not currently open.

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Are weddings allowed?

Courtney Ann Johnson | Oct 16, 2019
gina potzernitz | Oct 16, 2019

I have witnessed several weddings there over the years, but always small parties.

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Can you hike on the trails with a dog

Laura Willshaw | Oct 16, 2018
Eric Radecki | Oct 16, 2018

Absolutely. It's a national forest, not the national park. Dogs are welcome. We take ours there all the time.

how much does it cost to camp per nite

jorge rodriguez | Oct 16, 2018
Collin Neuhauser | Oct 15, 2021

The campground is free but is not currently open.

Is it in nation forest

jose fuentes | Oct 16, 2018
Muas 92 | Oct 16, 2018

Yes

Is this accessible and open March 20, 2018 Nelder Grove

Kathleen Whyte | Oct 16, 2018
Deborah Sullivan | Oct 16, 2018

I believe it opens in May..

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Is the road to Nelder Grove open after the fire

Bridget Stanton | Oct 16, 2017
Abigail Harrison | Oct 16, 2017

As of october 6th 2017 the grove is closed off once you get to the turn off. However there is camping and trails just two miles past at soquel and fresno dome, road is much rougher though!

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Is nelder grove open?

Luisa DelVaglio | Oct 16, 2017
Randy Ibbetson | Oct 16, 2017

Not sure but I'd take my chances and go... it's beautiful, secluded, and awe inspiring

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