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Quaking Aspen Cabin

Quaking Aspen Cabin is located near Camp Nelson in the Sequoia National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with aspen trees and varying elevations. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Trail of 100 Giants and Dome Rock, offering opportunities for hiking and scenic views.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest

Overview

Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October.

Recreation

Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. Visitors enjoy exploring surrounding sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River. The nearby Freeman Creek Grove is a 1,425-acres unlogged grove featuring several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree. There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. The Summit Trailhead, about 10 miles north of the campground, offers access to excellent hiking. The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation. There is also an amphitheater near the cabin where interpretive programs hosted by the Forest Service are held periodically during the summer.

Natural Features

The cabin is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, just a few miles from several groves of Giant Sequoias. Other nearby points of interest include the Needles Lookout, Dome Rock and Trail of 100 Giants. Because the cabin is located at a 7,000 foot elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to have an early fall dusting of snow before the cabin closes for the season.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

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Location

Quaking Aspen Cabin is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 east. Continue through Springville for approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground. From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 65 North to Highway 190 east. Continue for approximately 28 miles to the campground.

Address

HIGHWAY 190
Camp nelson, CA

Coordinates

36.121133 N
118.543681 W

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Site Types

  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Fires

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