Sequoia National Forest's South Rincon Trail campground sits along the Rincon Trail corridor, accessed via a roughly 16-mile hike from Johnsondale Bridge. The route is mostly exposed with dense chaparral and limited water sources, so arriving with full supplies is essential. Free to use and managed by the US Forest Service, this hike-in site suits backpackers comfortable with tent sites near Sequoia National Forest conditions in a hot, dry environment. Water is scarce. Those planning the full traverse to Fairview Campground should treat this as a through-route stop rather than a destination camp.
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Map & DirectionsSouth Rincon Trail is located in California near Johnsondale
Public CampgroundCoordinates
35.96210502692777 N
118.46869648196514 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if South Rincon Trail needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 7 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 16 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 38 min from Fresno, CA
