Quaking Aspen

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Overview

Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.

Recreation

Visitors can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River.

The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree.

There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.

Facilities

This popular campground includes three small group sites that accommodate up to 12 people per campsite, 30 standard sites, two cabin sites and four tent-only sites. Some sites overlook a meadow. An amphitheater, vault toilets and picnic areas are provided. Please note, there is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.

This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Natural Features

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.

The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

Nearby Attractions

The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 39 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 39 sites
Picnic table: all 39 sites
Pets allowed: 33 of 39 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 39 sites
Group sites: 6 of 39 sites
Longest RV: 35 ft
Largest party: 50 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 East to Springville. Continue from Springville approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Scott S

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Site 20 has quite a bit of slope. Only one flat area for a tent. Access to river and woods makes this a nice spot.

Katherine C

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Reviewed 16 days ago

So beautiful. The ranger was really friendly and helpful. There was so much room for the kids to run and explore and play and great hiking and sights nearby. The only thing was that the bathroom was really smelly.

anett m

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Reviewed 22 days ago

it’s a more private area from the other campsite! wish it had two parking spots but over all loved when the sun hit us thru out the day, has a small part of shade. the bathroom is super close to the campsite as well over all i would definitely come back and camp here!!

Jose M

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Reviewed a month ago

nice quiet place. very cold at night though, be prepared.

Nathan R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This specific site was too small; luckily no one was booked right next to us so it felt like a regular sized site. Otherwise, loved the campground!

Mike R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Fairly spacious group sites, with ample tables, good fire pits and good water. Great stargazing: first time we have seen the milky way in many years. Close to Dome Rock.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 7% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.