Quaking Aspen Cabin
Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California.
The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October.
The one-bedroom, one-story cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for cool days and nights.
The bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a bunk bed. The living room has a futon that sleeps two, as well as a couch and a dining table with six chairs. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The cabin also has a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower.
A picnic table and campfire ring are available outside.
Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, insect repellent and dish towels.
Notifications and Alerts
Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits (exchanged for pre-cut trees) available starting November 25th, 2024 at the Western Divide Ranger District Office - call (559) 539-2607 for more information.
HUME LAKE IS SOLD OUT - Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits (exchanged for pre-cut trees) available starting November 14th, 2024 at the Hume Lake Ranger District Office - call (559) 338-2251 for more information.
KERN RIVIER IS SOLD OUT - Sequoia National Forest Christmas Tree Cutting Permits available starting November 25th, 2024, 9am PST on recreation.gov for the Kern River Ranger District - call (760) 376-3781 for more information.
Need to Know
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.
- Guests need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, from hot to cold
- Guest must clean the cabin before their departure
- Guests should contact the Ranger District before arrival to confirm that there are no conditions, such as fire or weather, that might affect their visit
- Learn more about the high altitude illness
- Learn more about the the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument
- 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 cabin is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, just a few miles from several groves of Giant Sequoias. Other nearby points of interest include the Needles Lookout, Dome Rock and Trail of 100 Giants.
Because the cabin is located at a 7,000 foot elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to have an early fall dusting of snow before the cabin closes for the season.
Recreation
Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing.
Visitors enjoy exploring surrounding sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River. The nearby Freeman Creek Grove is a 1,425-acres unlogged grove featuring several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree.
There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. The Summit Trailhead, about 10 miles north of the campground, offers access to excellent hiking.
The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation. There is also an amphitheater near the cabin where interpretive programs hosted by the Forest Service are held periodically during the summer.
Contact Information
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HIGHWAY 190 CAMP NELSON CA
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. Continue through Springville for approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.
From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 65 North to Highway 190 east. Continue for approximately 28 miles to the campground.
