Best Glamping near Sequoia National Forest

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Best Glamping Sites Near Sequoia National Forest (20)

    1. Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground

    10 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-5230

    $34 - $233 / night

    "We arrived on a Sunday and there were first come first serve campgrounds available. We stayed one night but there were plenty of spots to choose from."

    "It was very clean and there is a bunkbed with two full size beds and another separate full size bed. The bathrooms were also kept very clean."

    2. Redwood Meadow

    5 Reviews
    Johnsondale, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-5230

    $34 - $106 / night

    "However, it is located directly across from the trailhead to the Trail of 100 Giants, a 1/2 mile walking tour of some of the biggest trees Sequoia has to offer."

    "We arrived very late at night so no one was working but was able to grab a spot by booking at the front drop off pillar - u just fill out the paperwork and add cash in it and drop it in the pillar."

    3. KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    14 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-6119

    $39 - $340 / night

    "All sites are well kept, with access to clean bathrooms and coin operated showers. Staff is friendly and available when needed. Prices are a tad high but expected with a clean upscale Campground."

    "Clean showers and bathrooms. Polite guests. Respectable to after hour policies. Ground keepers make sure everyone is happy. Full hook up sites make it easy. Shaded tent sites make it comfortable."

    4. Camp Three Campground

    6 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $34 - $147 / night

    "there is only one place for trash upon exit), but every site has a beautiful view of the mountainside and the stars, and if you get one of the good sites along the river, you're a few steps from the best"

    "Camp 3 is a good location if you can book it quickly outside of the Summer months."

    6. Headquarters Campground

    2 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $34 - $106 / night

    "A nice secluded campground up the river from kern’s more populated sites, in the heart of the Sequoia National Forest."

    7. Hospital Flat

    2 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $34 - $153 / night

    8. Kern's River Edge Campground

    3 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-6553

    $54 - $250 / night

    "The campsites were clean and spacious, the bathrooms were sanitary and showers were hot. Only downside happen to be the on-site general store was shut down the whole weekend."

    "Beautiful nice place Close to the river"

    9. Halfway Group Campground

    2 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 379-1815

    $57 - $232 / night

    "At one point we even ran out of TP and had to drive to the neighboring campground down the road to ask the host there for some more rolls, which she happily provided."

    "Porta-potties were kept clean and trash was emptied from large trash containers regularly.

    Bears are common in the area and there are no bear lockers for food. So keep this in mind."

    10. Troy Meadow Campground

    3 Reviews
    Johnsondale, CA
    19 miles
    Website

    "We arrived on Sunday afternoon. The weekend crowd was moving out. We had the campground A Loop to ourselves. Really nice to be out of the Valley heat."

    "Very beautiful well kept supposedly it had just opened an hour or two before I arrived after being closed for two years. Great campground"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find glamping accommodations in Sequoia National Forest?

Glamping accommodations in Sequoia National Forest can be found near popular areas like Lake Isabella and along the Kern River. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA offers full hookup sites with amenities like Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and shade trees—perfect for those seeking comfort while exploring the forest. For a more secluded experience, Headquarters Campground provides a peaceful setting up the river from more populated Kern sites. While traditional glamping structures are limited within the forest itself, many private operators near forest boundaries offer glamping experiences with easy access to forest attractions. Look for accommodations near Kernville, along Highway 190, or in the Quaking Aspen area for the best combination of comfort and forest access.

What types of yurts are available in Sequoia National Forest?

Yurt options within Sequoia National Forest are limited compared to traditional camping, but several options exist in and around the forest. Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground serves as a good base area where private operators sometimes set up seasonal yurt accommodations nearby. More permanent yurt facilities can be found at private resorts adjacent to the forest boundaries, particularly near Lake Isabella and around Kernville. These yurts typically feature canvas walls on wooden platforms, basic furniture, and some include amenities like beds, electricity, and heating. Styles range from simple wilderness yurts to more luxurious options with private bathrooms. For specific yurt reservations, check with private campgrounds and glamping operators as the Forest Service itself doesn't directly manage yurt accommodations within the forest.

How does glamping in Sequoia National Forest differ from Sequoia National Park?

Glamping in Sequoia National Forest offers a more rustic, less regulated experience compared to Sequoia National Park. The Forest spans a larger area with diverse ecosystems and typically has fewer crowds. Buckeye Flat Campground in Sequoia National Park provides tent-only sites with more developed facilities and stricter regulations, whereas Forest locations like Redwood Meadow offer proximity to attractions like the Trail of 100 Giants but with more basic amenities (pit toilets, no running water). National Park glamping tends to have more services and interpretive programs but requires advance reservations, while Forest glamping provides more solitude, flexibility with first-come-first-served options, and often allows longer stays. The Forest also generally has fewer fire restrictions outside peak fire season.