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Campground
Quaking Aspen
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
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.
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.
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.
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- Latitude
- 36.121133° N
- Longitude
- 118.543681° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
- Yurts
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Amphitheater
- Picnic table
- Fires
- ADA access
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
No vehicle features are separately published.
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Camping
- Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Amphitheater
- Vault Toilets
- Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
27 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 35 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 2 flagged accessible
Group Standard Non-Electric
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 30 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 50
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Yurt
6 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Reservation cutoff
- 3 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 50 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 24, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 28, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $116 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $242 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $242 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $242 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $62 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $242 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric | $122 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Yurt | $116 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- This is bear country; please take precautions and do not leave unattended food, garbage or other attractants. Use bear resistant food storage lockers or bear resistant trash cans where available. Visit www.sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage/ for more information about food storage in bear country.
- There is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.
- Hookups are not available.
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground.
- Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
- 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.
- There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 East to Springville. Continue from Springville approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.
Facility contact
559-539-5230