The town of Oakhurst extends into the hills and canyons. Deep in the forest you can find private properties, way out past the town of North Fork. Super basic small town w/ services, cafes and gasoline, located at a main junction w/ Road 222 (North Fork Rd) and Road 225 (Minarets Rd). Ranger station in town and Reservoirs nearby.
north fork, California
Mountain

recreation:

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

north fork campgrounds
Mammoth Pool Campground
Sweetwater @ Mammoth Pool
Fish Creek Camp Minarets
Soda Springs Campground Mammoth

description:
They say that the geographic center of the state of California is located between North Fork and Italian Bar. A historic lumber mill town, Northfork is close to lakes, rivers, streams, & forests. Sierra Vista Scenic Byway - a great, almost totally paved, loop route passes Mammoth Pool, meadows and access to Granite Creek. Much wildlife, drive cautiously.
USFS Rangers Station
559-877-2218
Sierra National Forest
Bass Lake Ranger District
57003 Road 225
North Fork, CA 93643

local links:
North Fork CA Chamber
559-877-2410
https://northforkchambercommerce.org/
Pizza Factory
Sierra Pines Youth Camp
North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians
North Fork Super Market
Strawberry Mine
Kern Family Farm
Vipassana Bookstore
Crossroads Recycled Lumber
Hotshot Coffee Shack
Geographic Center of California
Sierra Vista Scenic Photos
Creek Fire 2020
Buckhorn Saloon & Restaurant
The Gnarly Carrot Grocery
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