Campgrounds and RV parks near Old Fig Garden, CA

Old Fig Garden itself is known for shaded streets, local shops, and easy access to Fresno's restaurants, Forestiere Underground Gardens, and Woodward Park. Most RV travelers use it as a base for water and trail days at Millerton Lake. With over 40 miles of shoreline, the lake offers boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, windsurfing, and sailing, along with hiking and wildlife viewing that includes bald and golden eagles. Hiking trails throughout the park suit a range of skill levels, including equestrian trails. During winter, the park runs special boat tours to view bald eagles. Yosemite's southern entrance at Wawona is roughly a 90 minute drive from Fresno, putting Glacier Point and the Mariposa Grove within day-trip range from a Fresno-area site.

Fresno sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild and relatively rainy, while summers are very hot and sunny. Summer is the busiest stretch at Millerton Lake for boating, swimming, and shoreline camping, but inland heat regularly pushes daytime highs past 100°F, so RVers should plan for shade, generator-friendly sites, or electric hookups for air conditioning. Spring and fall are the most comfortable windows for hiking, with wildflowers in March and April and cooler evenings returning in October. In winter, valley fog can form and snow is very rare, but dense tule fog can affect Highway 99 and Highway 41 driving conditions from late November through February. Wildfire smoke from the surrounding Sierra can reduce air quality in late summer, so travelers should check CAL FIRE and air-district alerts before booking. Lake levels at Millerton fluctuate with snowmelt and reservoir operations, which can change shoreline access at the lower loops by late summer.

Expect a split experience: in-town parks in and around Old Fig Garden offer paved pads, full or partial hookups, and quick access to groceries, fuel, and urgent care, while the Millerton Lake loops trade hookups for views and recreation. Sites at Millerton have a paved parking spur, table, food storage cabinet, fire ring, and grill, and amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, vault toilets, hot showers, a dump station, a boat ramp, picnic area, and playground. Cell service is fair in the area. Eight people are allowed per family campsite, and sites are designed for no more than three vehicles. Shade is limited on the lake's exposed bluff, so awnings, canopies, and extra water are useful in summer.