Frog Meadow Recreation Rental
Closed — Currently closed under a forest-issued closure until further notice. When operational, the cabin is typically open mid-May through mid-October, weather dependent.
Western Divide and Kern River Ranger Districts Winter Road Closures
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads the Exhibit and attached map, except persons using a tracked over-the-snow vehicle when there is a minimum of twelve inches of snow on the road.
Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except ATV/OHV and Tracked Vehicles - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.
Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except Tracked Vehicles - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Hume Lake
Hume Lake Ranger District Winter Roads Closure - No Exceptions - 2025
To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Be Bear Aware During Your Visit.Are you prepared to store your food properly on your next camping or backpacking trip?Much of the Sequoia National Forest is American black bear habitat. They belong here.
Sequoia National Forest Camping and Parking Restrictions
The following acts are prohibited within the Sequoia National Forest. 1. Camping for more than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period anywhere on National Forest System lands within the Sequoia National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
Day Use Only Prohibition FOREST ORDER NO. 0513-25-04
The following is prohibited within the Sequoia National ForestBeing in an area designated as Day Use Only after sunset or before sunrise.
Kings River Scenic Byway Dispersed Camping Prohibition 2025
To protect natural resources, camping within 250 feet of the Kings River Scenic Byway (State Highway 180) from its intersection with Tenmile Road (Forest Road No. 13S09) and continuing east approximately 21.1 miles to the Sequoia National Forest boundary. See map.
Kern River Ranger District Glass Container Prohibition
The following act is Prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest: Possessing or storing food or beverages in glass containers in the Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Areas, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibits B, C, and D.
North Fork Kern Wild and Scenic River Camping Prohibition
Camping is prohibited outside of the developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas listed in the Exhibit and locations shown on the map.
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Camping is prohibited within 50 feet of the Brush Creek water’s edge, between the intersection of Brush Creek with the Kern River and points 0.5 miles east of the Kern River along both branches of Brush Cree
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
Kern River Ranger DistrictChico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition
About
Frog Meadow Guard Station is a historic rental cabin located at 7,760 feet elevation in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The cabin sits among firs and pines overlooking a scenic meadow where cattle and deer are often spotted grazing during early morning and evening hours. The furnished cabin includes indoor bathroom facilities with tub/shower, sink, and toilet, plus a kitchen area with table and chairs, couches, and beds with mattresses. However, the cabin lacks electricity. The location offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing. The nearby Tobias Peak Lookout at 8,300 feet elevation provides spectacular views of Mt. Whitney, the Golden Trout Wilderness, and the Great Western Divide. The lookout tower is an exceptional spot for bird watching, where visitors may observe goshawks, golden eagles, red tail hawks, sparrow hawks, turkey vultures, and occasionally California condors. The cabin can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Access requires navigating forest roads that can be narrow and rough, with 4WD potentially necessary during wet conditions. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov when the facility is operational.
Directions
From Bakersfield or Porterville, take Highway 65 to Highway 155 east to Jack Ranch Road. Turn left (north) on Old Stage Road (M3) to Sugarloaf Road (M9). Turn right on Forest Road 23S16 through Portuguese Pass to Forest Road 24S50. Turn left on 24S50 and travel approximately 4.3 miles to the intersection with Forest Road 24S86. Turn right and travel approximately half a mile to the cabin.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 0ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 0ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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