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Upper Stony Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — California · Sequoia National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Sequoia National Forest |
| Location | California · Sequoia National Forest · 36.66548, -118.83281 · Map |
| Sites | 17 public sites counted from the federal listing — 17 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 17 sites Water hookups at 0 of 17 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 17 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 17 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 21 sites · 30 ft: 21 sites · 35 ft: 16 sites · 40 ft: 14 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-02.
From the official listing
Overview Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway.
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 17 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.
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 Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Upper Stony Creek Campground
California · Sequoia National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | California · Sequoia National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 17 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234672 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.