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Camping options around Dunlap, California range from established campgrounds to dispersed sites in Sequoia National Forest and nearby public lands. Sequoia RV Park in Dunlap provides full hookup sites for both RVs and tent campers, while Dunlap Canyon Retreat offers a unique camping experience with a pond and hang gliding activities. Kings Canyon National Park's established campgrounds like Azalea and Sunset Campground are within 30 minutes of Dunlap, providing access to giant sequoia groves and mountain wilderness.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with peak availability from May through September. "Just 25 minute drive to the entrance of National Park. But did enjoy staying in campground with nice walking trails around the property and peaceful pond to canoe," noted one visitor about Dunlap Canyon Retreat. Road conditions vary by location and elevation, with some dispersed sites requiring high-clearance vehicles. Cell service is generally available at developed campgrounds, though coverage may be limited in more remote areas. The region experiences hot, dry summers and cool winters, with snow possible at higher elevations during winter months. Campfire restrictions are common during fire season, and many established campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends.
The proximity to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks makes Dunlap's camping areas particularly appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Campers frequently mention the scenic mountain views and peaceful settings. A visitor to Sequoia RV Park remarked, "The spots are large and comfortable. We will keep coming back here." Dispersed camping options like Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area and Sequoia Forest Hunting Area provide more primitive experiences with fewer amenities but greater privacy. Many tent and RV sites in the area accommodate various camping styles, from basic tent platforms to full-service RV hookups. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the region, with deer, birds, and occasionally bears spotted near campgrounds, so proper food storage is essential at all camping locations.
"Easy walk to campstore, post office, restaurant, and visitor center. Many trails close by. Very busy in summer. No reservations. Tent only loops available."
"Very quiet but some sledding and hiking activity close by. Sites are a little close to each other, but being so quiet it's not a big deal."
from $32 / night
Check Availability"Typical California foothills hardpan and dead grass sites - large and able to accommodate very long combo rigs and have enough width to disconnect and park adjacent to the towable."
"There are many ways to arrive here, but the most direct and easiest is on California State Highway 180. The park is open, but the office is not, so it’s find a spot and check yourself in."
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Campsites are spread out nicely, access to bear boxes, dumpsters, and bathrooms are easy. There is 0 cell service at this site, I only had access to WiFi at Grant Welcome center, about 20 min away."
"Next to the lake and some great trails, an easy car ride to everything else. This was my first time in the Sequoia’s and we stayed for 4 days in mid-July. The weather was perfect!"
from $36 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Great location, centrally located for exploring both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Nicely shaded spots and the higher elevation is nice for cooler nights during the hot summer months."
"We reserved two sites next to each other (sites 77 & 78) so we had plenty of space. I have to say this is a very busy campground because it is in a rather popular park (King’s Canyon NP)."
from $32 - $60 / night
Check Availability"There are nearly 100 sites in total, most suited for RVs & trailers, all for tents. There are sequoia stumps are spread throughout the entire campground and adjacent meadow."
"Loved being tucked away with the huge trees all around us and a short drive to Hume lake. We come here every time we are in Kings Canyon"
from $36 - $75 / night
Check Availability"We have nothing but praise for Spencer, our host here at Dunlap Canyon Retreat."
"Just 25 minute drive to the entrance of National Park. But did enjoy staying in campground with nice walking trails around the property and peaceful pond to canoe. "
from $40 - $150 / night
Check Availability"I visited both parks and needed a place to sleep in my car, I had seen this spot on this site before so I looked and found it, it’s a dirt road but my matrix did fine driving through."
"Also a quick walk to the Chicago Stump which is a must see."
"Follow signs to the Armenian Campground, the road is fully paved and the campground keeps snow off the entrance forest road in the winter. Big rigs can make it okay."
"If you’re looking to camp in California, Sequoia National Park should be one of your top destinations. They have cabin and tent camping. I have stayed in both."
"Amazing views all around the campgrounds. If you want to get of away from the city this is the place to be...Love it."
from $32 / night
Check Availability"In a 2 week period I did have some hunters come by and start shooting very close to the RV but other than that everyone just passes by on the road towards Millwood OHV."
"Everything else was a little bit of a drive away You have to get up a steep incline, right road off of the main road and the road is narrow. It was not our favorite part."
TravelerThe Forest Service route 14S11 in Sequoia National Forest has quite a few areas that identified for camping. We found a fairly large area, with several campfire rings and is fairly flat and has an amazing view south to a beautiful ridge line.
The spots on this road are mixed of options for tent or smaller RVs. We drove into Big Meadows and came back to the spot we found - because of the view.
GuideHume Lake Campground was a beautiful place to stay in the Sierra Nevada. The campground is surrounded by tall pines and has a peaceful mountain atmosphere that makes it easy to relax. The lake is just a short walk away and offers great views, especially in the morning and evening.
The campsites were well maintained and felt fairly private thanks to the trees. Temperatures were much cooler than down in the valley, which was a welcome change during the summer. Wildlife was active around the campground, and there were plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and exploring the surrounding area.
Overall, Hume Lake is a great choice if you’re looking for a quiet mountain campground with easy lake access and beautiful scenery. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay an extra day.
TravelerOverall great experience. Lots of tree coverage, with a beautiful lake just a walk away. If you want a more secluded area, I’d recommend getting a site closer to the 100’s area. Not a fan of how close our campsite at 79 was to another site. I felt guilty being outside past 10, with them going to sleep. There was no firewood for sale at the time we went ( early June ) and our campsite host was “off” for the duration of our stay which made getting a trailer out of our parking a bit difficult initially. We also found out they don’t allow amplifying speakers ( any speaker ) as we had a complaint made against us for having the music on. Which in our defense, in the morning when we played it, we didn’t believe it to be too loud. Other than a few hitches, it was an overall good experience, and I’d highly recommend it if you want a wooded camping experience!
ScoutThe Sites are in the woods and there is enough room. Restrooms are far. There is not everywhere potable water available.
ScoutFriendly staff. Free usage of a gas grill. Free usage of the washing machine.
ScoutWe stayed at SKP Park of the Sierras for two months during April and May and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. To use the park, you'll need an Escapees membership(about$50), which we found well worth the cost given the quality of the facilities and amenities.
Originally, we were only able to reserve one month at a time, but when our circumstances changed, the office staff were incredibly understanding and worked with us to extend our stay. The staff throughout the park were welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
Our site was spacious, shaded by mature trees, and included full hookups and a concrete patio area that was perfect for setting up chairs and relaxing outdoors. The grounds were well maintained, and the park was surprisingly quiet during our stay. The amenities were excellent. The clubhouse hosted daily activities, and there was a library, games, fitness area, coffee station, and a donation-based thrift shop section. The laundry facilities were clean and well maintained, and quarters were available for purchase in the office during business hours.
Traveling with dogs, we especially appreciated the dog park. It featured separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, water spigots, covered areas for rainy weather, and even a heater for chilly mornings.
The shower facilities were clean and comfortable. They sold propane onsite. Fuel was conveniently located just down the road at the casino, often at reasonable prices. For our longer stay we would drive into Oakhurst or Fresno for groceries, so it's worth planning ahead for larger grocery runs.
One of the biggest advantages of this park is its location. It served as an excellent home base for exploring Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Monterey Bay, San Francisco, and Pinnacles National Park,(we don’t mind a long drive!).
We used Starlink throughout our stay and were pleased by how well it worked. Even with a tree-filled site, it was able to find enough open sky to maintain a reliable connection.
A few things future guests should know: some of the roads have tighter curves, but the staff are very knowledgeable about matching RVs to appropriate sites. Our 25-foot trailer had no issues. Mail and package delivery can also require some planning. As guests, we had mail sent to General Delivery at the Coarsegold Post Office. However, we later learned that FedEx would not deliver there, so packages shipped by different carriers may require different delivery addresses. It's worth confirming shipping methods before ordering anything important.
Overall, SKP Park of the Sierras exceeded our expectations. The spacious sites, excellent amenities, quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, and central location made it one of our favorite long-term stays. We would gladly return and highly recommend it to other RV travelers.
GuideI cant say enuf about our stay. After choosing a perfect spot. We setteled into relax and enjoy to quiet country vibes. Pool. Was great for a cool down. Very great since of community very welcomed by everyone. Matt Tracy and chad made us feel like we were at home The animals were great and friendly. Also The shower was over a granite bolder surrounded with grapevines. We boondocked and had a great time .
TravelerGreat value for $20, we had our first showers in a week and they were nice and hot. Clean bathrooms. Not many others here. Nice lake views but too muddy for swimming. Some highway noise. Woken up by a group of roosters and had a nice chat with them.
GuideThis was a nice stay in May, not hot enough to need the AC. I just barely fit into site number 32 with a 23 foot trailer and parked my F150 askew. No hook ups, but there are bathrooms and dishwashing station. Across the Generals Hwy from the park is the dump station and freshwater fill, neither of which have a metal threaded end that you can connect to your RV. The fresh water is good quality and flows out fast. I filled containers and siphoned into my trailer. Stayed 4 nights, had to run generator once to charge batteries since I was under a shade tree and solar panel is on roof. A few sites are in full sun, but most have shade or partial shade. By 10 AM most campers had checked out or left to tour the park. Campground was silent, except for nature sounds. Wild turkeys walked the campground daily, sometimes gobbling, saw one deer two days. The campground is overrun with ground squirrels. A fat one kept begging at my screen door. Lots of acorn woodpeckers and wild mustard plants with small yellow flowers that the honeybees loved. Twice hummingbirds came to my red tail lights thinking they were feeders. Beautiful hikes along the Kaweah river in both directions. If you hike from site number 14, you will see a path to Marble Falls. Be aware it is a very narrow trail and you will get poison oak on your clothes, or skin if in shorts, that you will need to wash off. Lots of small flies and gnats fly around your head, but they don’t bite, just annoying. Didn’t see mosquitoes or get bites. Next time, I will stay in a campground on the north end. Driving from the CG to the Sequoia Trees, are countless tight hairpin turns and a gain in elevation of 6000 feet. After two days of going up and back down, with little cars riding my bumper and pulling over to let them by, it was tiring. Around one turn, a buck in velvet was standing in the road, no place to go except the side, which went straight up and the other side straight down. I was going 15 mph, the speed limit, and had to drive in the middle to avoid him. I did that drive every day to see the sequoias, which are magnificent! Pictures do not capture how awesome they are.
Camping sites near Dunlap, California offer access to elevations ranging from 1,800 to 7,000 feet with dramatic temperature variations between seasons. The area sits at the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, creating a transition zone between oak woodland and conifer forests. Winter camping remains available at lower elevations when higher campgrounds close due to snow.
Hiking to waterfalls: From Lodgepole Campground, take the Tokopah Falls trail directly from the campground. "The marble creek river is gorgeous and people come, park and spend the day cooling off," notes one camper who appreciated the convenient river access.
Paddling on calm waters: Dunlap Canyon Retreat offers on-site canoe access to their private pond. A visitor shared, "But did enjoy staying in campground with nice walking trails around the property and peaceful pond to canoe."
Exploring giant sequoia history: Visit the Chicago Stump near Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area camping areas. "Easy to find if you turn on that road leading to Chicago stump. Keep driving down and you'll see dispersed camping spots," advises one camper who found the area easily accessible.
Winter sledding options: When snow arrives, Azalea Campground stays open year-round. "We decided to come in the off season in February and we got lucky with weather. Low tonight is only supposed to be in the upper 30s. Very quiet but some sledding and hiking activity close by," reports a winter camper.
Cool temperatures at higher elevations: Summer heat relief comes at Princess Campground with its 6,000-foot elevation. "The elevation helps to keep the temperatures cooler during summer nights which is needed in this area of CA!" explains a visitor who appreciated the climate difference.
Fire pit access: Most established campgrounds maintain fire rings when conditions permit. At Sunset Campground, "Each site comes with a fire pit with attached grill top that swings off," notes a camper detailing the practical cooking setup.
Cell service availability: Signal strength varies dramatically by location. At Sequoia Forest Hunting Area, "This spot is flat, large (fits 2 big rigs at least) and has T-mobile and Verizon reception," reports a camper who needed connectivity while camping.
Winter camping discounts: Off-season visitors find reduced rates at some camping areas. "Plus, only $10 a night!" mentioned an Azalea Campground visitor who camped in February when rates drop from the standard $22 per night.
Bear activity: All camping areas require proper food storage. "There are bear sitings here," warns a Hume Lake Campground visitor, emphasizing the importance of using provided bear boxes.
Water availability varies: At dispersed camping areas, bring all water needed. "No amenities but greater privacy," notes a Cherry Gap OHV visitor about the trade-off between established and dispersed camping.
Septic service timing: If camping at Sequoia RV Park, note maintenance schedules. One Princess Campground visitor reported, "On Thursday morning they emptied the septic tanks for the pit toilets in our loop and the smell was a bummer during our breakfast."
Road conditions: Access to some camping areas requires careful driving. Regarding Cherry Gap OHV, a camper advised, "Took the road a little bit further than the pinpoint where there was a split and took a left. About 200 feet further a little area that you can pull off."
Site selection for privacy: Choose carefully at busy campgrounds. "The sites are close together and some are directly across from a very busy market," notes a Lodgepole Campground visitor regarding the importance of site placement for families.
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of ranger programs where available. "Nightly campfires in the summer" at Sunset Campground provide free entertainment suitable for all ages according to one reviewer.
Laundry facilities: Extended family trips benefit from access to washing machines. "Access to laundry was a nice plus!" shared a Dunlap Canyon Retreat visitor appreciating this convenience.
Water play options: Young children enjoy safe water access. "The close proximity to Hume Lake is super ideal for spending the day playing in the water without a crowded campground experience," recommends a Princess Campground visitor.
Dump station availability: Plan your water management carefully. "The RV sewer cleanout and water fill-up station for free! It is usually $10 but for this weekend it was comped," noted a Princess Campground visitor about an unexpected amenity.
Site levelness matters: Prepare for uneven terrain at many campgrounds. "Unlevel, but most in this area are not level," warned an Azalea Campground visitor about site #106, suggesting seeking alternate sites like #107.
Space between sites: RVers appreciate room to set up. At Sequoia RV Park, "The spots are large and comfortable," appreciates a visitor who found adequate space for their rig.
High clearance needs: Some forest road camping requires appropriate vehicles. "About 200 feet further a little area that you can pull off. I'm driving a 170 wheelbase extended Sprinter and had a little difficulty to get in. Anything larger will be difficult," cautions a Cherry Gap OHV visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Dunlap, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Dunlap, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 274 campgrounds and RV parks near Dunlap, CA and 37 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Dunlap, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dunlap, CA is Azalea Campground — Kings Canyon National Park with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Dunlap, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 37 free dispersed camping spots near Dunlap, CA.
What parks are near Dunlap, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Dunlap, CA that allow camping, notably Pine Flat Lake and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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