The best safari tent rentals near Fresno, California

Fresno is the gateway to some of the most breathtaking scenery in California. Within 100 miles, you can camp under towering sequoias or next to Yosemite waterfalls. Or, stay close to home with a quick RV park getaway to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Paddle, swim, and fish year-round at one of the lakeside campgrounds in Fresno County. Hidden View sits on Hensley Lake, which is popular with water skiers and anglers. Hike and bike 40 miles of shoreline at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. At Island Park, you can camp in the foothills and jet-ski on Pine Flat Lake.

For sites with shade trees and mountain hiking, drive east into the Sierra National Forest. Forest Service campgrounds like Wishon Bass Lake have picnic tables and fire pits. Dorabelle is known for its excellent trout fishing; you can also hike and ride horseback. To save a bit of money, head for the free Bear Wallow dispersed camping area near the Kings River.

If it’s scenery you’re after, you can’t beat Yosemite National Park. Book well in advance to get a site in the spectacular Yosemite Valley. To the southeast, explore a forest of giants at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Choose from 14 campgrounds, many with tent and RV sites.

Camping in the lowlands or foothills? Plan for hot summers and pleasant Winters. As you go into the Sierra Nevada, temperatures drop; bring warm layers year-round. Many high-elevation campsites close in the winter, but you can book cabins and yurts.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Bass Lake marina is a short 8 minute walk from Outdoorsy Yosemite

1. Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

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40mi from Fresno · 150 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bass Lake, CA

Outdoorsy Yosemite – Nature, Comfort & Adventure at Your Doorstep Welcome to Outdoorsy Yosemite, your gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences just minutes from Yosemite National Park. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, our boutique campground offers a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, perfect for RV travelers, glampers, and nature lovers alike. Choose from spacious RV sites with full hookups or relax in our stylish glamping tents, complete with cozy beds, electricity, and private decks. Whether you're hiking Half Dome, exploring Bass Lake, or stargazing by the fire, Outdoorsy Yosemite is your ideal basecamp. What You’ll Love: Easy access to Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst Full hookup RV sites (Standard, Superior & Premium options) Comfortable glamping tents for couples or families Pet-friendly, family-friendly, and surrounded by towering pines Modern amenities: clean bathhouses, Wi-Fi zones, and picnic areas Fire pits, walking trails, and curated local experiences Come for the fresh air, stay for the moments. Whether you're escaping for a weekend or planning a longer adventure, Outdoorsy Yosemite delivers the perfect mix of nature and comfort.

2. Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

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48mi from Fresno · 37 sites · Lodging · Mariposa, CA

Wildhaven Yosemite offers glamping tents and cabins on a beautiful property with mountain views in Mariposa, CA, just outside Yosemite National Park. Our glamping experience provides the comfort, cleanliness, and customer service of a hotel while keeping everything you love about a night outdoors in nature. Our extra-large, safari-style tents feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, heaters, and all the furnishings needed for a memorable night outdoors. Looking for a little more structure in your night outdoors? Our larger glamping cabins provide a kitchenette, bathroom & shower, AC and heating, improved sound insulation, upgraded views, large windows, and a private patio to get you the fresh air you need. Your stay includes more than just a comfortable place to sleep. Guests are treated to hiking trails, communal spaces to socialize, trip planning help, Wi-Fi, and on-site activities such as yoga, wine tasting, and live music (spring through fall). The 36-acre hillside property is the star attraction, providing sweeping views towards the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, down onto scenic Mariposa, and across miles of rolling hills.

Fresno is the gateway to some of the most breathtaking scenery in California. Within 100 miles, you can camp under towering sequoias or next to Yosemite waterfalls. Or, stay close to home with a quick RV park getaway to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Paddle, swim, and fish year-round at one of the lakeside campgrounds in Fresno County. Hidden View sits on Hensley Lake, which is popular with water skiers and anglers. Hike and bike 40 miles of shoreline at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. At Island Park, you can camp in the foothills and jet-ski on Pine Flat Lake.

For sites with shade trees and mountain hiking, drive east into the Sierra National Forest. Forest Service campgrounds like Wishon Bass Lake have picnic tables and fire pits. Dorabelle is known for its excellent trout fishing; you can also hike and ride horseback. To save a bit of money, head for the free Bear Wallow dispersed camping area near the Kings River.

If it’s scenery you’re after, you can’t beat Yosemite National Park. Book well in advance to get a site in the spectacular Yosemite Valley. To the southeast, explore a forest of giants at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Choose from 14 campgrounds, many with tent and RV sites.

Camping in the lowlands or foothills? Plan for hot summers and pleasant Winters. As you go into the Sierra Nevada, temperatures drop; bring warm layers year-round. Many high-elevation campsites close in the winter, but you can book cabins and yurts.

93% (55)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

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40mi from Fresno · 150 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bass Lake, CA

Outdoorsy Yosemite – Nature, Comfort & Adventure at Your Doorstep Welcome to Outdoorsy Yosemite, your gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences just minutes from Yosemite National Park. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, our boutique campground offers a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, perfect for RV travelers, glampers, and nature lovers alike. Choose from spacious RV sites with full hookups or relax in our stylish glamping tents, complete with cozy beds, electricity, and private decks. Whether you're hiking Half Dome, exploring Bass Lake, or stargazing by the fire, Outdoorsy Yosemite is your ideal basecamp. What You’ll Love: Easy access to Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst Full hookup RV sites (Standard, Superior & Premium options) Comfortable glamping tents for couples or families Pet-friendly, family-friendly, and surrounded by towering pines Modern amenities: clean bathhouses, Wi-Fi zones, and picnic areas Fire pits, walking trails, and curated local experiences Come for the fresh air, stay for the moments. Whether you're escaping for a weekend or planning a longer adventure, Outdoorsy Yosemite delivers the perfect mix of nature and comfort.

2. Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

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48mi from Fresno · 37 sites · Lodging · Mariposa, CA

Wildhaven Yosemite offers glamping tents and cabins on a beautiful property with mountain views in Mariposa, CA, just outside Yosemite National Park. Our glamping experience provides the comfort, cleanliness, and customer service of a hotel while keeping everything you love about a night outdoors in nature. Our extra-large, safari-style tents feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, heaters, and all the furnishings needed for a memorable night outdoors. Looking for a little more structure in your night outdoors? Our larger glamping cabins provide a kitchenette, bathroom & shower, AC and heating, improved sound insulation, upgraded views, large windows, and a private patio to get you the fresh air you need. Your stay includes more than just a comfortable place to sleep. Guests are treated to hiking trails, communal spaces to socialize, trip planning help, Wi-Fi, and on-site activities such as yoga, wine tasting, and live music (spring through fall). The 36-acre hillside property is the star attraction, providing sweeping views towards the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, down onto scenic Mariposa, and across miles of rolling hills.

Stories from the community

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Brenda

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Loved it here! Hosts were super friendly and accommodating. Will come back!

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Umermisbah

October 2025

2 nights at Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

I had a very good experience during my 2-day stay at the luxurious glamping tent . The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall environment was pleasant. I am satisfied with the service and would recommend staying here again.”

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Devin

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

We loved the queen bed tent! Exactly what we hoped for and more. The bathrooms were super clean and the grill set up was great. Thank you Ash and the rest of the team at Wildhaven for such a great stay :)

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Kristin

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Stayed here before going to Yosemite and couldn’t speak more highly! Staff was amazing and very nice. Even upgraded our tent for us last minute. 10/10 would recommend

Sami

April 2025

With kids

1 night at Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Great campsite near Yosemite. Very close to the cutest town of Mariposa; highly recommended stopping by The Grove House for food, drinks, and live music - check their events schedule. Our tent was very comfortable and warm at night thanks to a heater. The safari tents aren’t completely sealed from bugs so bring spray if you’re sensitive. Our tent was closer to the road so you could hear a lot of car noise but didn’t bother us at all during the night since much less traffic. Great amenities. Cute general store, large gas fire pit that seemed to be on all night, and nice bathrooms, showers, and sinks for any dish washing. Can’t wait until our next visit! Our daughter slept great and had the best time!

Ingrid

March 2025

1 night at Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

I had never glamped or stayed somewhere like this before, it was so comfortable and beautiful. Bathrooms were centrally located, clean, and had shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion available. I loved that there were towels provided in the tent and laundry hampers in the bathroom/shower areas as well. The heated mattress pad was wonderful, between that and the space heater I slept like a baby. The only thing missing was a chocolate on the pillow and a foot rub (obviously I’m kidding).

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Anne

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Camping at Wildhaven was wonderful! You get access to beautiful views, small hikes, very clean hot showers and flushable toilets. The only downfall is that if you are sensitive to noise you might want to use the earplugs that they provide you with or bring your own. The campsite is really close to the main highway so you can hear cars zoom by regularly. We didn’t mind it though, we still enjoyed our stay.

Ryan

January 2025

1 night at Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Incredible. We will be back. Best first glamping experience and is wonderfully romantic. Will have to come when the mariposa bus is running.

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Stacie

November 2024

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Wildhaven is a true gem for anyone seeking a glamping experience that combines the beauty of nature with comfort and convenience. One of the highlights of our stay was how dog-friendly Wildhaven is. We brought our two pups, Iris and Freya, and they were welcomed with open arms. The property provided plenty of space for them to explore, and we appreciated the little touches, like dog-friendly amenities and the staff’s genuine care for their needs. It can be hard to find places that truly accommodate pets, but Wildhaven exceeded our expectations. Our dogs were as happy and relaxed as we were! The glamping tents are spacious, clean, and beautifully furnished, with cozy beds and thoughtful touches that made our stay feel special. We appreciated the little heater provided, as well as the heated blankets in our beds. We loved having a private deck with our own fire pit to relax on and to take in the stunning views of the rolling hills and many trees. It was the perfect spot for enjoying smores by the fire at night. The amenities were always clean and spacious. With sinks, bbqs, private or communal bathrooms of your choice. We also enjoyed hiking on the property itself, which offered trails perfect for a peaceful walk or a more invigorating trek up the hill for an overlook of Mariposa. The location couldn’t be better. It’s a short drive to Yosemite National Park, making it a perfect basecamp for day trips to explore the breathtaking scenery. We will be back!