7800 feet elevation. 73 campsites. 24' maximum RV length. Connects to OHV
trails. This campground offers high elevation forest camping. Including; bear
boxes, paved parking spurs, and drinking water during season.

<p>7800 feet elevation. 73 campsites. 24' maximum RV length. Connects to OHV trails. This campground offers high elevation forest camping. Including; bear boxes, paved parking spurs, and drinking water during season.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Troy Meadow Campground

7600-foot elevation. 41 campsites. Horse Corrals. Near Cherry Hill Road
22S12/23S10. Maximum RV length 22 feet. Special food storage rule in effect
because this is black bear country! Check current fire restrictions before
venturing out.

<p>7600-foot elevation. 41 campsites. Horse Corrals. Near Cherry Hill Road 22S12/23S10. Maximum RV length 22 feet. Special food storage rule in effect because this is black bear country! Check current fire restrictions before venturing out.</p>

Horse Meadow Campground

## Overview

Limestone Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the
Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500
feet.

## Recreation

Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular
activities.  
  
To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting
requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National
Forest’s overview of the area.

## Facilities

The campground, located 16 miles north of Kernville, has 19 paved sites.
Picnic areas, vault toilets are provided.

## 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.  
  
At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry
climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line
the water's edge.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park
Trail of 100 Giants.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts,
local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Limestone Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities.<br/><br/> 
To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the Sequoia National Forest’s <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">overview</a> of the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground, located 16 miles north of Kernville, has 19 paved sites. Picnic areas, vault toilets are provided. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<br/><br/>
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. <br/><br/>
At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park Trail of 100 Giants.<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Upper Kern River

Limestone Campground

* To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited below 5,000 feet in elevation within the Sequoia National Forest. 

1\. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove
fire, except in the designated Campfire Areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.
C.F.R. § 261.52(a).

2\. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or within the areas
listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).

3\. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a designated National
Forest System road, trail, or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.
36 C.F.R. § 261.52(g).

4\. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame,
except within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.

**Alert Start Date:** June 10, 2026

**Alert End Date:** November 30, 2026

<ul><li><p>To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited below 5,000 feet in elevation within the Sequoia National Forest. </p><p>1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the designated Campfire Areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. C.F.R. § 261.52(a).</p><p>2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).</p><p>3. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a designated National Forest System road, trail, or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(g).</p><p>4. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame, except within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Alert Start Date:</strong> June 10, 2026</p><p><strong>Alert End Date:</strong> November 30, 2026</p>

## Overview

Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the
Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500
feet.

## Recreation

Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular
activities.  
  
Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access
from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails,
including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Canyon and 4-mile Tobies
Trails.  
  
To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting
requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the National Forest
Service's overview of the area.

## Facilities

The campground, located 13 miles north of Kernville, has 54 paved sites
configured around three loops. Some sites have views of or direct access to
the river. Picnic areas, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. There
is a restaurant next to the campground.  
  
  
  
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company (RMRC), a
division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available
from campground hosts or directly at Rocky Mountain Recreation Company.

## 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.  
  
At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry
climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line
the water's edge.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National
Park, Trail of 100 Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia
National Monument.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts,
local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Fairview Campground sits in an area dotted with oak and gray pine along the Upper Kern River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, at an elevation of 3,500 feet. 


<h2>Recreation</h2>
Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Upper Kern River are popular activities. 
<br/><br/>
Visitors also enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities. There is direct access from the south end of the campground to several foot and mountain bike trails, including the 13-mile Whiskey Flat, 16-mile Flynn Canyon and 4-mile Tobies Trails. 
<br/><br/>
To learn more about the Upper Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters, visit the National Forest Service's <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">overview</a> of the area.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground, located 13 miles north of Kernville, has 54 paved sites configured around three loops. Some sites have views of or direct access to the river. Picnic areas, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. There is a restaurant next to the campground.<br><br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company (RMRC), a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or directly at Rocky Mountain Recreation Company.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>
At various points along the river, gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep canyon walls, while cottonwoods and willows line the water's edge.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of 100 Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National
Monument.
<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Fairview Campground view

FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND

Fairview Campground

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. 
<br/><br/>
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. 

<h2>Recreation</h2>
Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. 
<br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.

<h2>Facilities</h2>
The one-bedroom, one-story cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for cool days and nights.
<br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>
A picnic table and campfire ring are available outside.
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

QUAKING ASPEN CABIN

Quaking Aspen Cabin

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 

<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>
There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.<br><br><br><br>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout.
  

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

QUAKING ASPEN

Quaking Aspen

## Overview

Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the
town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular
activities.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern
River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and
permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

## Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are designated for
walk-to tent camping only. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as
are vault toilets and drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200
feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic
River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls
along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.  
  
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in
central California, is named for 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. 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.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

## Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville.
The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest
to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and
1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the
trip.  
  
Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia
National Monument.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Goldledge Campground is situated along the Kern River, 10 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are designated for walk-to tent camping only. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.
<br/><br/>
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. 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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.
<br/><br/>
Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.

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