Porcupine Flat (T17)

This is the turn-off for Porcupine Creek Campground, one of the smallest campgrounds in the Park.

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Porcupine Flat (T17) Details

This campground, a former Miwok campsite, is primarily for tent camping, although there are a few RV sites (but no hookups). The campground is located near beautiful Porcupine Flat Meadow, which is surrounded by a red fir forest and bisected by Porcupine Creek. Roadside marker: T17

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)

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