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RV Parks Near Yosemite: Full Hookups & In-Park Camping (2026)Riverbend is not a Yosemite park in the traditional sense — it is located in Sanger, about 20 miles east of Fresno, on the Kings River along Highway 180. The drive to Yosemite's South entrance takes about 90 minutes, which makes it a long day-trip base. But it earns a mention here for two reasons: the facilities are excellent, and it doubles as a staging point for both Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon, which is about 75 minutes east on the same highway.
The park sits on 25 acres along the Kings River with 55 grassy sites offering full hookups with 30/50-amp service. Pull-throughs are available for easy access. Amenities include a 3-acre fishing pond, a dog park, a playground, volleyball court, game courts, laundry, and Starlink internet throughout the property — a standout feature for remote workers.
Riverbend works best for travelers who want a comfortable home base in the Central Valley with day-trip access to multiple Sierra Nevada parks, rather than those who need to be at Yosemite's gate each morning.
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