DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO ELEMENT YMCA SKATE CAMP

If you are driving to camp, use the directions noted below. DO NOT USE ONLINE MAPPING SERVICES. Many of the online mapping services we have tested send people to camp via State Route 245, an old windy narrow road. We want your entire camp experience to be pleasant, including your drive. Refer to the directions noted below for the quickest and easiest driving route to camp.

From Fresno & Northern California
1. Follow Hwy 99 into Fresno
2. Take the CA-180 E to Kings Canyon exit
3. Follow CA-180 E for approx 45 miles (5400ft)
4. Look for the green Sequoia Lake Sign
5. The turnoff is on the left, just after the sign
6. Merge to the right and take the lake road
7. Stay on the lake road until you reach Skate Camp, located in Camp Millwood.

From Visalia & Southern California
1. Take Hwy 99 to Visalia
2. Take the Hwy 198 to Visalia exit
3. Follow Hwy 198 E to the Hwy 63, Central Visalia exit
4. Turn left onto Hwy 63 (Court St.)
5. Follow 63 N until it dead ends at Hwy 180
6. Right on CA-180 E
7. Follow CA-180 E until about 5400ft elevation
8. Look for the green Sequoia Lake Sign
9. The turnoff is on the left, just after the sign
10. Merge to the right and take the lake road
11. Stay on the lake road until you reach Skate Camp, located in Camp Millwood.

Fuel- There is no gas available at or near Sequoia Lake. Gas is available on the way to Sequoia Lake on Hwy. 180 in Squaw Valley and Dunlap.

The winding mountain roads unfortunately lead some campers to experience motion sickness. You may wish to avoid heavy meals or consider motion sickness medication prior to the trip if your child is prone.

Happy Gap—We have a Security Guard posted at the entrance to Sequoia Lake at Happy Gap to help control the flow of traffic and to keep unregistered guests from entering. Just let them know you’re on your way to Skate Camp!

The Sequoia Lake road—in and out of camp, will be traveled heavily on the first and last day of each camp session. There are five camps around the lake which means a steady stream of passenger vehicles, services vehicles, vans, school buses and charter buses on the road. Please be extra-mindful of the posted speed limit (15 mph), blind curves, pedestrians and wildlife. The Lake road is narrow and rough. Proceed cautiously and calmly. Do not be in a hurry. During excessive traffic times, staff with two-way radios will be posted to direct and control the flow of traffic.