Campground

Stony Creek Sequoia

Sequoia National Forest
Near Sequoia National Park, California

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.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Walk To
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Camping
  • Photography
  • Star Gazing
  • Backpacking
  • Birding
  • Hiking
  • Wilderness
  • Fishing

Amenities

  • Host
  • Pets Allowed
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water
  • Fire Pit
  • Food Locker
  • Picnic Table

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.



Getting Here

Latitude
36° 39' 54.8820" N
Longitude
118° 49' 58.0188" W
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.

Need to Know

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Contact Information

    For facility specific information, please call (559) 745-4209.

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