RV campgrounds near Springville, California serve travelers exploring the southern Sierra Nevada mountains at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 feet. The region experiences hot, dry summers in lower elevations while mountain locations maintain cooler temperatures even during peak season. Most campgrounds remain open year-round with seasonal closures affecting only higher elevation facilities like Camp Nelson during winter months.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide access to local waterways. Kings River RV Resort features a seasonal river perfect for summer activities. "Stayed for spring break and weather was perfect. Loved our stay at this resort. Warm pool, riverfront and a gorgeous beach!" shares one Kings River RV Resort visitor.
National park exploration: Sequoia RV Ranch in Three Rivers offers a convenient base for Sequoia National Park visits. "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 a camper who visited during Easter week.
Water recreation: Some parks feature on-site swimming areas. "The relaxing sounds of the river are great and the full hook-ups RV site loops are right on the river. Another plus for this campground is the natural spring-fed swimming hole in the North Fork of the Kaweah River, just a short walk from the campground," explains a Sequoia RV Ranch visitor.
What campers like
Pet amenities: Parks increasingly accommodate four-legged travelers. "Beautiful and well kept campground. Also loved the fact that loud music is not allowed. The sites by the river are amazing. There is also a really nice, large, and clean dog park!" shares an Annika C. about Sequoia RV Ranch.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds with well-maintained restrooms receive consistently positive feedback. "The bathrooms had flush toilets and hot showers that were very CLEAN. That is usually very hard to find when you are camping! The entire campsite was clean and well maintained," notes Lesley A. about Nelson Falls RV Park.
Family activities: Many parks provide recreation for all ages. One Kings River visitor mentioned, "Nice campground with nice stuff like a pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and more." Another camper at Sequoia Resort noted the amenities: "This site has bikes to rent, a library with dad's to borrow and a lake with little boats."
What you should know
Site configurations: Many parks offer various parking arrangements. "The way the large-sized sites here are arranged, you can park your rig in various configurations," explains a visitor to Kings River RV Resort. "Our spot had some shade. The spots on either side of us had a bit more."
Seasonal considerations: Water levels fluctuate significantly throughout the year. "From the information on their website, 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," notes a winter visitor to Kings River RV Resort.
Self-check-in systems: Some parks operate with minimal staffing. "No one at the office or answering the phone. I reserved online and just picked a spot," reports a Sequoia RV Park visitor. Similarly, at Lemon Cove Village, "Pull through sites made setting up super easy. Place was quite and clean."
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife viewing: Sequoia Resort & RV Park offers wildlife spotting opportunities. "Awesome campground, the manager on-site was very curious and friendly. This site has bikes to rent, a library with dad's to borrow and a lake with little boats," reports Brian S.
Kid-friendly activities: Many parks feature recreational facilities. At Sequoia RV Ranch, one family shared: "We had 2 families with 4 kids under 5 years old. They rode bikes, played in the river and ran around until they crashed every night. We ventured out to Sequoia National Park only a few miles away."
Quiet hours: Parks enforce noise regulations to ensure restful experiences. "The campground was full, but everyone observed the no noise after 10 PM rule," notes a RichMichelle M. about their stay at Sequoia RV Ranch.
Tips from RVers
Connectivity concerns: Cell service varies throughout the region. "There was free wifi which worked okay (managed a couple zoom calls without too much freezing). There was a really nice swimming hole that we did not test out in March," shares Jennifer O. about Lemon Cove Village.
Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at many rv campgrounds Springville, California travelers use. "Extremely unlevel sites. You will need to use every leveling block you own," warns a reviewer about Lemon Cove Village.
Utility placement: RV hookup configurations differ between parks. "The site we had was very uneven & the sewer is pretty much on an uphill slant from the trailer, which was an issue for dumping," notes DeAnna L. at Lemon Cove Village. Similarly, another camper observed "power and water are on the right instead of left" at Lake Olancha, requiring flexible hose and cable configurations.
