Quaking Aspen Cabin

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HIGHWAY 190
CAMP NELSON, CA

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.

Facilities

The one-bedroom, one-story cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for cool days and nights.

The bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a bunk bed. The living room has a futon that sleeps two, as well as a couch and a dining table with six chairs. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The cabin also has a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower.

A picnic table and campfire ring are available outside.

Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, insect repellent and dish towels.

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Picnic table: all 1 sites
Largest party: 6 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Raffaella G

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Cabin was really nice. No camp host because we were there the last open weekend, but the ranger taking care of the area was super nice and helpful. If you get your email the week before and there's no code to open the cabin, they do put up a sign in the window with your information. If the camp host or ranger is there, they will also have the info. I called about 20 numbers before finding out that info and still was nervous about it! But it will be up there in the window of the cabin.

Kelly M

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Reviewed 24 days ago

We arrived on a Friday afternoon looking for the campground host so that we could get the key for the cabin we’d rented, but there was no campground host in sight. No key into our cabin, no firewood, no trail maps, no note or information. It wasn’t until the next day that another camper told us the campground host had quit. Lost $200 that we’d paid for the cabin. It was a nice campground but made me realize how reliant it was on a good campground host to function, especially with no cell phone reception anywhere nearby.

Dennis W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This cabin is a very good site. It is well worth the price. For those wanting to check out the local sites, it is not only close, but a very comfortable place, when compared to tents, especially on colder nights getting below 40 degrees. Hot showers are nice, as are the bedding options. For my primarily tent camping family of four, it was nice stay! It does include the appliances, as well as a coffee maker and basic pots, pans, plates, cups, etc. Cleaning supplies are also supplied to clean before checking out. You might have to contact the camp hosts prior to departure (no cell service there) to make sure you get the access code for the lock to check in.

Erika H

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The site was amazing and we can't wait to come back!

Justin S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Cabin was clean, quit, and felt secluded when sitting out front even with other sites and the road just a few yards away. Roomy enough to sleep 6. Great location and close to many hiking trails

Steven M

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Reviewed a year ago

Quaking Aspen Cabin was the perfect weekend getaway and honestly even better than we expected. The cabin was very clean, cozy, and comfortable. No bugs and no bears, which made it extra relaxing. The camp host, Tim, was great—super friendly, accommodating, and really knowledgeable about the area. He made sure everything went smoothly. We’re already planning our next trip back. Highly recommend!

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