Free dispersed camping in Sequoia National Forest, Camping Area No. 3 sits along a creek that provides the only water on-site. No toilets, no hookups. Reviewers note that 4x4 vehicles handle the access road with ease, though 2WD cars may find conditions rougher, and there is enough room for a small trailer to maneuver. Anglers will find trout in the creek, and a waterfall is reachable on foot across the water. Mosquitoes and flies are active, so bug spray is worth packing. Campers looking at dispersed camping near Sequoia National Forest will find several nearby options in the same corridor, including Campsite #4 just 0.1 miles northeast. Pack out all trash, as past closures here have been tied directly to waste left on-site.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCamping area No. 3 (dispersed) is located in California near Johnsondale
Coordinates
36.00247359041426 N
118.54220168696081 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Camping area No. 3 (dispersed) needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 1 hr 54 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 3 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 25 min from Fresno, CA
