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TravelerForest Road 14S11 North Camp
Beautiful dispersed spot
Super close to the park entrance easy to get to lots of spots too
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Several RV parks serving the Porterville area provide year-round accommodation with varying amenities and site configurations. Deer Creek RV Park in Porterville features full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical connections and sewer hookups for larger motorhomes. Friends RV Park in Terra Bella, just south of Porterville, offers 30-amp hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups on level sites with picnic tables. For RVers seeking proximity to Sequoia National Park, Sequoia RV Ranch in Three Rivers provides spacious pull-through sites with full hookups, including 50-amp service and sewer connections. Nelson Falls RV Park in Camp Nelson accommodates both tent and RV camping with 30-amp electrical service and sewer hookups. "Sites are level dirt for your rig and a clean cement pad for your chairs etc. A few of the pull thru spaces are a bit close together especially if you have pull outs but the cement pads do not face each other."
RV travelers should note the significant terrain changes when heading east toward the Sequoia area campgrounds. While parks closer to Porterville sit at lower elevations with relatively flat access, those near Three Rivers and Camp Nelson require navigating mountain roads with occasional sharp turns and elevation gains. Most parks accept pets but have leash requirements and designated pet areas. Cell service varies considerably across the region—parks near Porterville maintain reliable coverage, while mountain destinations like Nelson Falls have limited or no cell reception. One camper noted: "Zero Cell coverage (we took that as a good thing), but make sure to download your google map. The drive up is a little daunting with going up the mountain, but the road was fine just take your time it will be worth it." Dump stations are available at most parks, though some smaller facilities may require using nearby commercial stations for a fee.
Best RV Campgrounds near Porterville (137)
1. Sequoia RV Ranch
"There are creek side full hookup pull through sites, pull through full hook site, back in full hook up and tent sites with raised wooden foundation for a tent. I would recommend this campground."
"Great, clean place only 6 miles from Sequoia National Park entrance. This place has sites where you can back up to the river, is clean, has nice dog park area, nice fire pits & courteous staff."
Check Availabilityfrom $120 / night
2. Nelson Falls RV Park
"Very quiet community. Full hookups for our 5th wheel, spacious sites, flushing restrooms and showers if you wanted. Starlink worked perfect, though there was wifi available."
"My little family & I had a great experience tent camping here at Camp Nelson, Trudy showed lovely hospitality & we made some new friends, the campground is really clean & peaceful."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $235 / night
3. Sun and Fun RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $70 / night
4. Bakersfield River Run RV Park
"It does sit next to a branch of the Kern river…unfortunately it was dry. The campground is clean and well maintained. Sites are level dirt for your rig and a clean cement pad for your chairs etc."
"Nice park adjacent to a great bike trail of 50+ miles. The river is not always running as in some of the pictures. Gravel pads concrete patios surrounded by grass."
Check Availabilityfrom $42 - $49 / night
5. Sequoia RV Park
"Luz and Carlos are just a pleasure to be around- they are super helpful and always ready to chat or give advice or recommendations."
"Lovely place in the Sierra very close to the National Park. Great place to stay for your visit, to start or end your adventure. Manager is very helpful and welcoming."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $55 / night
6. Friends RV
from $45 - $450 / night
7. Lemon Cove Village
"Nice drive thru RV’s sites. Friendly Staff and good staff especially Jennifer. Very nice dog park, not a lot grass but good running area for dogs."
"Pull through sites made setting up super easy. Place was quite and clean. Not much for extra activities on site, but they did have a clubhouse."
47 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
8. Sequoia Resort & RV Park
"Very private and our 2 cats loved it here. The host was so friendly and gave us great advices on visiting the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks."
"Friendly staff. Free usage of a gas grill. Free usage of the washing machine."
9. Kings River RV Resort
"We stayed here on a Monday night and it was peaceful. The staff was friendly. Frank even came by to check on us. Spots are wide and clean. Our spot had some shade."
"Lots of trees which is great unless you have a satellite dish on top of your RV. I should have scouted the place first to get a site with a clear sky."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 / night
10. Deer Creek RV Park
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RV Park Reviews near Porterville, CA
722 Reviews of 137 Porterville Campgrounds
- JJennifer S.
ScoutVisalia-Sequoia National Park KOA
Quiet and clean campground that’s well cared for. Restrooms and showers are very clean and kind staff on the property.
- aashlyn M.Scout
Forest Road 14S11 North Camp
Paved forest service road with many sites along the road. We found a pull through site big enough for our 43ft fifth wheel.
- HHope H.
GuidePotwisha Campground — Sequoia National Park
Noisy Large Groups and Hot
I liked my site, which was just to the left of the entrance and was large and shaded. However, a large group had reserved several sites nearby which they treated as a group site, converging centrally in the evening and being pretty noisy with loud music until 11. They set up a very bright LED beacon on a pole which was obnoxious and thoughtless toward tenting neighbors and wildlife. I have stayed in other SEKI campgrounds many times without these issues. I won't be coming back to Potwisha.
- JJohn M.Scout
Haven RV Park
Great place
Great place to stay, Jonathan is a really great guy and keeps the place immaculate. Very little traffic and has plenty of trees surrounding the property.
Jake L.ScoutLodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Not bad
Easy to access, sites are a little close together, but the drive is scenic and there’s lots of good stuff to go do close by.
Jen F.TravelerAzalea Campground — Kings Canyon National Park
Bring your levelers
CONS: Most sites need some (or a lot) of level help. No RV dump. Pretty popular (so don’t expect privacy). PROS: sequoia is beautiful. You can find some amazing trails.
- ttom S.Guide
Horse Creek
Nice, but
Great location, awesome scenery and the sites are pretty nice. The reason for 3 stars is that the toilets are replaced with porta potties ( the machines n ones are locked) and the garbage is over flowing in the dumpster. There was no toilet paper in the women’s “restroom”. That was after the maintenance guy was here.
- mmarina B.Scout
West Keyville Dispersed
Quiet spot next to the river.
Shade, hikes, big boulders, jump off rocks swimming hole, decent connection on verizon. Steep descent from road, and a bit rough. Ranger said next month it will be graded again ( Nov ‘26). I loved it here!
Guide to Porterville
Porterville serves as a gateway to camping experiences in central California at elevations ranging from 400 to 7,000 feet across the nearby Sierra Nevada foothills. Located in Tulare County about 30 miles east of Highway 99, this area experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F and mild winters that make camping possible year-round.
What to Do
Mountain exploration: Drive 30 miles east to find Sequoia National Park's southern section, where campers can explore Giant Sequoia groves. At Sequoia RV Ranch, visitors appreciate the proximity: "The greatest part was the proximity to Sequoia/Kings Canyon (8 miles to the entrance). Would definitely stay again should we visit the parks in the future," notes Erin A.
Cycling adventures: Pedal along Kings River: The area offers riverside trails for cycling enthusiasts. Near Bakersfield River Run RV Park, campers find "a great bike trail of 50+ miles. The river is not always running as in some of the pictures," according to Paul N., making it ideal for fair-weather rides.
Swimming in natural springs: During warmer months, cool off in swimming holes along the Kaweah River. "There was a really nice swimming hole that we did not test out in March. Easy and quick to Sequoia and a coffee shop and brewery just down the road!" Jennifer O. shares about her stay at Sequoia RV Ranch.
What Campers Like
Easy access to national parks: Many campers choose the area as a base for exploring nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. At Nelson Falls RV Park, campers enjoy the mountain setting. "Beautiful and quiet little campground with sequoia trees all around. Saw deer in and around the campground almost daily," reports Duane R.
Spacious campsites: Sites with room to spread out rank highly with visitors. Bryan W. at Sequoia RV Ranch appreciated that "camp sites were spaced out enough that you weren't right on top of your neighbors and close enough that you can hang with them."
Wildlife viewing: The foothill locations provide opportunities to spot native wildlife. "We saw a bear too (in Sequoia not at the campground)," mentions Erin A. about her experience staying near the national parks, while others report seeing deer, turkeys, and numerous bird species around their campsites.
What You Should Know
Seasonal water levels: Many local rivers and swimming holes fluctuate dramatically with the seasons. A reviewer at Kings River RV Resort noted, "The King River that runs adjacent to the CG is pretty much dried up this time of year (January) but fills for the summer season."
Temperature variations: The foothills experience significant temperature swings between day and night, even in summer. Bryan W. commented about winter camping at Sequoia RV Ranch: "I love the cold and it didnt disappoint for a trip in December."
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in the higher elevations have spotty or nonexistent cellular coverage. A camper at Nelson Falls RV Park warned, "Zero Cell coverage (we took that as a good thing), but make sure to download your google map."
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