Quaking Aspen
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.
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 Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
Need to Know
- There is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.
- Six people per site including children
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Hookups are not available.
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground.
- In accordance with standard industry practices, Sequoia Recreation will be assessing a $7 additional vehicle fee per night 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 to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Western Divide Ranger District (559)-539-5230.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 559-539-5230
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 East to Springville. Continue from Springville approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 023, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Yurt, Type Yurt
- Site 008, Loop Yurt, Type Yurt
- Site 017, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site G, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Yurt, Type Yurt
- Site 007, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E, Loop Yurt, Type Yurt
- Site A, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Yurt, Type Yurt
- Site 015, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Yurt, Type Yurt
- Site 027, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Type Standard Nonelectric
