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These Sequoia National Forest Camping sites are the best places to stay while you explore this beautiful area in Sierra Nevada, California. The Sequoia National Forest has some of the largest trees in the world, including the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume. Sequoia National Forest is a top camping destination with beautiful forests and a wide variety of hiking trails.
1. Alabama Hills Recreation Area
Image from The Dyrt camper Chad G.
The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills located between the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Inyo Mountains. It’s a great place to visit the Sequoia National Forest and other surrounding natural attractions.
Alabama Hills Recreation Area offers plenty of activities for outdoors enthusiasts. Wildflower viewing, photography, rock climbing, horseback riding, and mountain biking are some popular options. The site offers some basic amenities, including phone services and electrical hookups.
“This place is absolutely gorgeous. I have camped out here 3 times now. Each time it never disappoints and never gets old” – Amelia F.
Campground Details:
- Price: Free
- Number of sites: 50
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
2. Rivernook Campground
Rivernook campground is the biggest privately owned campground along the Kern River. The site offers a wide variety of amenities, including newly remodeled restrooms, an on-site dump station, cable, and Wi-Fi. It’s also a campground that accommodates different types of campers. They offer full hookup RV sites, partial RV sites, and dry tent camping sites. Rivernook campground provides excellent fishing and hiking opportunities in the area.
“We love it here. Try and get a spot on the river, it’s like having property right there. Your own private fishing resort.” – D.T.
Campground Details:
- Price: $40-60
- Number of sites: 285+
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
3. Tuttle Creek Campground
Image from The Dyrt camper Isabella G.
Stay at Tuttle Creek for a unique Sequoia National Forest camping experience. This campground is right next to some of the most impressive peaks in the Sierra Nevada range. Mt. Whitney, Lone Pine Peak, and Mt. Williamson are some of the beautiful mountains close to this campground. There are plenty of opportunities in the area for exploring and hiking. Tuttle Creek Campground has many amenities, including vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern holders.
“Great campground, first come, first serve, and cheap. Awesome views of Mt. Whitney.” – Jeanie P.
Campground Details:
- Price: $8
- Number of sites: 83
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
4. Whitney Portal
This campground offers majestic scenery, and it’s right at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S. The site is close to the Sequoia National Forest, and some of the trails lead directly there and to the John Muir Wilderness. Whitney Portal is a popular place for campers and hikers who want to explore the trails. Bears frequent the area, and campers must use the bear-proof food storage lockers provided in the facility.
“One of my favorite campsites that I have been to.” – Kim N.
Campground Details:
- Price: $26-80
- Number of sites: 43
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
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5. Lodgepole Campground
Image from The Dyrt camper Kristen C.
Lodgepole Campground is located right next to the great Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The beautiful Kaweah River runs near the campground, and there are many peaceful sites along the banks. The famous Sequoia National Forest is just two miles from the Lodgepole campground. They have a free shuttle to the Sequoia National Forest in summer, making it one of the most convenient Sequoia National Forest camping options.
“This campground is definitely worth all 5 stars! The location is unbeatable, and the views are to die for.” – Karlie N.
Campground Details:
- Price: $11-22
- Number of sites: 214
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
6. Cold Springs Campground
This is a beautiful campground nestled among aspen trees and conifers. It’s very close to the Mineral King visitor center area, an excellent place to start hiking into the Sequoia National Park. The Cold Springs Campground offers basic amenities such as toilets, showers, and picnic tables. There’s also available firewood seasonal potable water.
“Cold Springs campground is a must for camping in Mineral King. Remote, but not too remote and great for kids.” – Jill F.
Campground Details:
- Price: $11-22
- Number of sites: 40
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
7. Sequoia RV Ranch
Image from The Dyrt camper Jennifer O.
This campsite is 8 miles from the southern entrance of the Sequoia National Park. The site is situated on the North Fork of the Kaweah River, with several RV-only sites right next to it. A highlight of the campground is a spring-fed swimming hole that is naturally maintained year-round.
The Sequoia RV Ranch offers many amenities, including Wi-Fi covering the whole camp, electric hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, and firewood. The bathhouse is equipped with sinks, showers (coin-operated), countertops, and a laundry room (coin-operated).
“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 a nice dog park area, nice fire pits & courteous staff.” – Debbie M.
Campground Details:
- Price: $8
- Number of sites: 83
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
At Sequoia National Park, you’ll find fantastic trails, beautiful mountains, and of course, the famous Sequoia trees. These Sequoia National Forest camping sites offer you the perfect place to explore everything the region has to offer. For more options, browse the complete list of The Dyrt’s full list of the best camping near Sequoia National Forest.
