Island Park
Pine Flat Lake
Island Park in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Island Park Recreation Area is the place to go for campers looking for lots of exciting water activities at Pine Flat Lake. The area has plenty of campsites plus two group sites and a day-use area for boaters. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length with 67 miles of shoreline. The lake, formed in 1954 with the completion of the Pine Flat Dam, is used for flood control and irrigation as well as a recreation oasis for
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Nearest DC fast charging: 21.3 mi away (straight line).
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🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Island Park FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Island Park?
Island Park in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Island Park when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Island Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Island Park and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Island Park a good campground?
Island Park holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 289 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Island Park located?
Island Park is located in Pine Flat Lake, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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