Best Dispersed Camping near Kaweah Lake
Multiple dispersed camping areas surround Kaweah Lake in Sequoia National Forest, primarily along forest service roads. Forest Road 14S11 North Camp offers numerous sites marked by stone fire rings along the roadside with vault toilets available. Forest Road 14S29 provides smaller sites accommodating up to four vehicles, though the terrain is uneven and may require leveling. FS Road 13S09 features more secluded sites with picnic tables and established fire pits.
Access varies seasonally, with some areas closed during winter due to ice and snow. Roads generally require high-clearance vehicles, especially after rain. Most sites lack amenities—no drinking water, hookups, or trash service. Fire permits are required for any campfires, and restrictions vary seasonally. According to one visitor, "The road to get there is easily passable during dry weather, although some parts are pretty rutted. Especially after rainy weather." The 14-day camping limit applies throughout the forest, and campers should practice proper waste management as most areas have no toilet facilities.
