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Campground
Stony Creek Sequoia
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
This campground is ideally located along the Generals Highway, in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, and tucked within the heart of Hume Lake Ranger Districts Sequoia National Forest.
Stony Creek offers nearly 50 reservable campsites, spread out along the creek.
The trailhead to the 4-mile trail is across the street in the Upper Stony Creek campground.
Map
Loading map
- Latitude
- 36.665245° N
- Longitude
- 118.832783° 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
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Amphitheater
- Picnic table
- Fires
- 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
Stony Creek Campground sits at an elevation of approximatly 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's nestled among Sigar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, Red Firs and the scenic Stony Creek is just steps away. This campground is ideally located along the Generals Highway, in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, and tucked within the heart of Hume Lake Ranger Districts Sequoia National Forest.
Facilities
Stony Creek offers nearly 50 reservable campsites, spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, drinking water and an amphitheater are available at the campground.
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
Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy trout fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding.
Visitors can hike the Jennie Lake Trail. The trailhead to the 4-mile trail is across the street in the Upper Stony Creek campground.
Several creeks also run near the campground, offering additional fishing and wading opportunities.
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.
Built to support a large commercial logging operation, Hume Lake supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley.
Nearby Attractions
Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular among visitors.
Bearskin Grove offers the rare opportunity to photograph an entire mature sequoia in one frame. Hiking through the grove visitors will find a mix of young and old sequoias, many measuring more than 6 feet in diameter.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Camping
- Photography
- Star Gazing
- Backpacking
- Birding
- Hiking
- Wilderness
- Fishing
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Amphitheater
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Host
- Vault Toilets
- Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Management
5 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
26 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, RV, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 30 ft
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM, 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
17 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Walk To
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 10 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
- Max Stay
- 14 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 3 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM, 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Stony Creek Sequoia's official facility record states: Caution: Black bears frequent the area; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed No off-road vehicle use in the campground Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.
- 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
- Sep 26, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 28, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 25, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Walk To | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Walk To | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Walk To | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Walk To | $36 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Caution: Black bears frequent the area; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed
- No off-road vehicle use in the campground
- Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
- Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee
- 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.
- Overnight camping fee includes 1 car or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. There is an additional fee $8.00 for each vehicle per night of stay. If you have an extra vehicle, it must fit on the site parking spur.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance. Take a right at the Generals Highway, traveling approximately 10 miles south to Stony Creek Campground.
Facility contact
559-335-2232 · jgross@goexplorus.com