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Dorabelle Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
64[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[3]

Dorabelle Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Sierra National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 64 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 42 standard nonelectric sites and 22 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. Of the 64 sites, 42 accept an RV or trailer and all 64 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Most sites allow up to 6 people, and the listed range is 6 to 12[6]. Site access is Drive-In for 62 sites and Hike-In for 2 sites[7]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM, as listed on Recreation.gov[8][9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 64
Site types[1] 42 standard nonelectric, 22 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 18
Longest RV or trailer[3] 35 ft (median 28 ft)
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 42 sites, tent at 64 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 12:00 PM
People per site[6] 6 at most sites (6 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Dorabelle Campground cost per night?
Recreation.gov lists a single site at $30 a night[13]. The holiday weekend rate is $32[13]. A double site is $60 a night, or $64 on holiday weekends[13]. Fees can change.
Are dogs allowed at Dorabelle Campground?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 64 campsites with this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Dorabelle Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 60 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
How long an RV can Dorabelle Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Only 42 sites accept an RV or trailer[5].
Can I reserve a site at Dorabelle Campground?
Yes, Dorabelle Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 64 overnight campsites at Dorabelle Campground: 42 standard nonelectric, 22 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Dorabelle Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Dorabelle Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 28 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Dorabelle Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Sierra National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Dorabelle Campground: 42 sites accept an RV or trailer and 64 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Dorabelle Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Site access types at Dorabelle Campground: Drive-In 62, Hike-In 2 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Dorabelle Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Dorabelle Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 18 of the 64 campsites at Dorabelle Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Dorabelle Campground: yes at all 64 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Dorabelle Campground: yes at all 60 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Single sites = $30.00 per night or $32.00 per night on holiday weekends Double sites = $60.00 per night or $64.00 per night on holiday weekends Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Recreation.gov description for Dorabelle Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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