If a 20-lb grill tank is empty in Fresno heat, the closest pin on Maps is often a metal cage outside a grocery or big-box store on Blackstone, Shaw, or Kings Canyon. That cage is usually an exchange: you swap tanks and leave with a prefilled cylinder. A refill is different — an attendant (or a certified pay-at-pump) puts propane into your cylinder and you pay for what goes in.
This page is for Fresno–Clovis people who want a refill: U-Haul propane stations on Blackstone and Kings Canyon, Tractor Supply stores that list “propane tank refill,” and Ace pages that list refill (not exchange-only). It is not a complete map of every cage in Fresno County, and it is not a price board. Call before you drive. Madera TSC is on the north rim; Visalia Mineral King and Bakersfield U-Haul are other pages. Sacramento is a different page.
How refill differs from exchange
Fresno-area U-Haul refill pages state that refilling is cheaper than exchange and that exchange does not credit leftover propane in the tank you turn in. Gallon prices on those pages change; omitted from cards. Ace rows are mixed refill-or-exchange language — call and ask for refill.
Verified refill locations (Fresno metro)
Only stations with a public page that describes refill (not exchange-only). Hours below are office / store / published fill hours from those pages — propane attendant coverage can be shorter; call ahead. Gallon prices are omitted; they change.
Pins mark stations we could place from the listed street address. Click a pin to jump to that card. Stations without a pin still list below.
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North Fresno
North Fresno
U-Haul
6116 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Office hours (published on this location’s U-Haul page): Mon–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–5pm
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- Hours
- Office hours (published on this location’s U-Haul page): Mon–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–5pm. Call ahead for the pump.
- Tank sizes
- ~3–100 lb portable (page text); also lists RVs, campers, forklift tanks, autogas
- RV
- Yes (page lists RVs/campers)
- Pay-at-pump
- Yes (page lists “Propane pay at pump”)
- Also on page
- Page title is refill; propane exchange not listed in the services bullets when checked. Landmark on the page: north of Bullard Ave on Blackstone.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 487-1733
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Mid City
Mid City
U-Haul
749 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93701
Office hours (published on this location’s U-Haul page): Mon–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–5pm
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- Hours
- Office hours (published on this location’s U-Haul page): Mon–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–5pm. Call ahead for the pump.
- Tank sizes
- ~3–100 lb portable (page text); also lists RVs, campers, forklift tanks, autogas
- RV
- Yes (page lists RVs/campers)
- Pay-at-pump
- Yes (page lists “Propane pay at pump”)
- Also on page
- Page title is refill; propane exchange not listed in the services bullets when checked. Landmark on the page: north of Belmont Ave on Blackstone.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 487-1700
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Kings Canyon / Southeast
Kings Canyon / Southeast
U-Haul
4036 E Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93702
Office hours (published on this location’s U-Haul page): Mon–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–5pm
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- Hours
- Office hours (published on this location’s U-Haul page): Mon–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 9am–5pm. Call ahead for the pump.
- Tank sizes
- ~3–100 lb portable (page text); also lists RVs, campers, forklift tanks, autogas
- RV
- Yes (page lists RVs/campers)
- Pay-at-pump
- Yes (page lists “Propane pay at pump”)
- Also on page
- Page title is refill; propane exchange not listed in the services bullets when checked. Landmark on the page: west of Cedar on Cesar Chavez.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 487-1730
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Kings Canyon / Southeast
Tractor Supply
5674 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727
Store hours (published on official store page): Mon–Sat 8:00am–9:00pm; Sun 9:00am–7:00pm
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- Hours
- Store hours (published on official store page): Mon–Sat 8:00am–9:00pm; Sun 9:00am–7:00pm. Propane attendant hours: not published on the store page — call ahead (staff fill; TSC process is not listed as pay-at-pump).
- Tank sizes
- Unknown on this store page. TSC company propane-refill page says tanks up to 100 lb, including RV tanks, sold by the gallon — confirm at the store.
- RV
- Unknown at this store (TSC company FAQ: majority of stores fill RVs; call ahead).
- Pay-at-pump
- Unknown / not listed as pay-at-pump (staff fill).
- Also on page
- Service listed: Propane tank refill.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 452-1547
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Clovis
Clovis
Tractor Supply
1630 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
Store hours: unknown on this pass — call ahead
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- Hours
- Store hours: unknown on this pass (official store page listed propane tank refill). Propane attendant hours: not published on the store page — call ahead (staff fill; TSC process is not listed as pay-at-pump).
- Tank sizes
- Unknown on this store page. TSC company propane-refill page says tanks up to 100 lb, including RV tanks, sold by the gallon — confirm at the store.
- RV
- Unknown at this store (TSC company FAQ: majority of stores fill RVs; call ahead).
- Pay-at-pump
- Unknown / not listed as pay-at-pump (staff fill).
- Also on page
- Service listed: Propane tank refill.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 298-1496
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Northwest Fresno
Northwest Fresno
Ace Hardware
3071 W Bullard Ave #107, Fresno, CA 93711
Store hours (published on official Ace store page): Mon–Sat 9:00am–5:00pm; Sun 9:00am–4:00pm
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- Hours
- Store hours (published on official Ace store page): Mon–Sat 9:00am–5:00pm; Sun 9:00am–4:00pm. Propane attendant hours: not published separately — call ahead. Page lists Propane Refill or Exchange — ask which product is running today.
- Tank sizes
- Unknown on the store page (service line is Propane Refill or Exchange).
- RV
- Unknown (not stated on the store page).
- Pay-at-pump
- Unknown (not listed as pay-at-pump).
- Also on page
- Official Ace store page lists Propane Refill or Exchange as a store service. Landmark on the page: southwest corner of Marks and Bullard. This is a mixed product — confirm they will fill your cylinder, not only swap a cage tank.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 435-1652
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Northeast Fresno
Northeast Fresno
Ace Hardware
1536 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93720
Store hours (published on official Ace store page): Mon–Sat 7:00am–8:00pm; Sun 8:00am–7:00pm
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- Hours
- Store hours (published on official Ace store page): Mon–Fri 7:00am–8:00pm; Sat 7:00am–8:00pm; Sun 8:00am–7:00pm. Propane attendant hours: not published separately — call ahead. Ace.com lists Propane Refill or Exchange; the Westlake operator page lists Propane-Exchange — confirm refill vs cage before you drive.
- Tank sizes
- Unknown on the store page (Ace.com service line is Propane Refill or Exchange).
- RV
- Unknown (not stated on the store page).
- Pay-at-pump
- Unknown (not listed as pay-at-pump).
- Also on page
- Ace.com store page lists Propane Refill or Exchange. The operator’s Westlake Hardware page for this street lists Propane-Exchange among services — treat that as a cage trap until you hear refill on the phone. Phone from the operator page westlakehardware.com/store/17404.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 214-0079
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Madera
Madera
Tractor Supply
1565 Country Club Dr, Madera, CA 93638
Store hours: unknown on this pass — call ahead
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- Hours
- Store hours: unknown on this pass (official store page listed propane tank refill). Propane attendant hours: not published on the store page — call ahead (staff fill; TSC process is not listed as pay-at-pump).
- Tank sizes
- Unknown on this store page. TSC company propane-refill page says tanks up to 100 lb, including RV tanks, sold by the gallon — confirm at the store.
- RV
- Unknown at this store (TSC company FAQ: majority of stores fill RVs; call ahead).
- Pay-at-pump
- Unknown / not listed as pay-at-pump (staff fill).
- Also on page
- Service listed: Propane tank refill.
- Last verified
- 2026-09-03 (source page checked)
(559) 661-4150
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Not listed (on purpose): grocery / big-box Blue Rhino–style cages unless a page explicitly says they also refill. Ferrellgas Reedley (20511 E Adams Ave) — official page: this location is not open to the public. U-Haul at Mineral King (Visalia), U-Haul of Merced, and U-Haul of Southside / White Ln (Bakersfield) are other metros. Tractor Supply Fresno #2194 on N Brawley was not added: this pass did not capture that store page’s own “propane tank refill” line (only a nearby-store listing). Clovis Ace Hardware (1890 Shaw) store services did not list propane refill this pass. AmeriGas Fresno/Clovis service-area pages did not yield a walk-up cylinder-refill address. Live gallon prices change; omitted from cards.
What to check before you drive
- Refill ≠ exchange. If the pin is only a cage with a card reader and no attendant fill, you are in exchange territory. Ace NE Fresno’s operator page lists Propane-Exchange — confirm refill.
- Call ahead. Ask: “Do you refill my tank today, what sizes, and is someone available now?” Tractor Supply refill depends on staff; store hours ≠ pump hours.
- Bring the empty (or low) tank you own. Refill keeps your cylinder; exchange swaps it.
- Read the collar date. DOT cylinders must be requalified within 12 years of manufacture (then again per method).
- Look for OPD. California fill stations follow the same OPD / 80% rules as other states for portable cylinders.
- Condition matters. Excessive rust/pitting, dents/bulges/cuts, damaged collar/footring, or a bad valve.
- Expect a partial “full.” Legal fill leaves vapor space (~80%).
- Sizes. Ask about 20 / 30 / 40 / 100 lb and whether they fill RV ASME tanks — U-Haul pages say ~3–100 lb portable plus RVs/campers; Tractor Supply store pages do not state sizes (company refill page says up to 100 lb / many stores fill RVs — call).
Call-ahead script
“Hi — I’m looking to refill my own tank, not exchange. Do you refill today? What sizes? Do you fill RVs? Is someone at the pump now?”
Common rejection rules (cite, don’t invent)
From U.S. DOT / PHMSA consumer guide Is Your Cylinder Safe to Fill? (PDF):
- Do not fill cylinders with excessive rust/corrosion/pitting, dents/bulges/cuts/cracks, missing/damaged footring, neckring/collar, or valve cover, or leaking/defective valve or relief device.
- Check manufacture / requalification dates; cylinders must be requalified within 12 years of manufacture (then per marking — e.g. “E” visual often means 5 years).
California fill stations follow the same OPD / 80% expansion-space rules as other states for portable cylinders. A “full” 20-lb grill cylinder is limited by that valve; exchange cabinets often sell lighter net weights than a proper refill.
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