Facility Details - UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND, CA

Overview

Upper Stony Creek Campground sits on the northern side of Hume Lake, set amidst Douglas fir and jeffrey pines at an elevation of 5,250 feet.

The 87-acre lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and is part of the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber.

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.

Recreation:

Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding.

Visitors can also hike around and fish in the creeks by the campgrounds.

Facilities:

Upper Stony Creek offers 11 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.

This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Nearby Attractions:

Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Biking Campfire Rings Drinking Water Hiking	Picnic Area Vault Toilets Water
Within 10 Miles
Fishing Fuel Available	General Store Windsurfing

Know Before You Go

This is black bear country; Special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed
Only non-motorized boats are allowed on Hume Lake
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
In accordance with standard industry practices, Sequoia Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee

Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.

This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.66472, -118.83167
36°39'53"N, 118°49'54"W

From Fresno, California, take highway 180 east towards Kings Canyon/Sequoia Park. Take the Generals Highway fork to the right. After approximately 13 miles, the campground entrance will be on the left.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND

CA

UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND, CA