Closed
Closed for the 2026 season. Disaster recovery efforts from winter storm damage remain underway, and no reopening date has been determined. No reservations are being accepted.
About
Dorst Creek Campground occupies a forested setting at 6,800 feet elevation along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park. The campground features over 200 individual sites plus four group sites, accommodating tents, RVs, and trailers of nearly any length including pull-through options. A free dump station, flush toilets, and potable water are available seasonally. Each site includes a bear-resistant food storage locker, picnic table, and fire ring.
The campground's central location makes it well-suited for exploring both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The trailhead for Muir Grove, a secluded stand of giant sequoias, begins at the campground. Lodgepole Village is nine miles away with a visitor center, market, showers, and laundry facilities. Bears are active throughout the area, and proper food storage is mandatory.
Vehicles over 22 feet should approach from the north via Highway 180 rather than the south entrance, as the road south of Giant Forest has tight curves. Generator use is restricted to 8-11 AM and 5-8 PM. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM.
Directions
From the south entrance, take Generals Highway north approximately 29 miles. The campground entrance will be on your left. From the north via Highway 180, follow Generals Highway south; the entrance will be on your right. Vehicles over 22 feet should enter from the north.
