Gigantea Campground
Closed by forest order through July 27, 2026 for recreation site repairs (Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01). Normal operating season is May through October, first-come, first-served.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Gigantea Campground provides a rustic camping experience just half a mile from the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias in the Sierra National Forest. The campground sits at approximately 6,400 feet elevation amid cedar, fir, and sugar pine trees that provide excellent shade throughout the camping area. The terrain includes both slopes and flat areas suitable for different camping preferences. This is a primitive, first-come, first-served campground with no reservations accepted. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and grill. Vault toilets are available, but campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Access to the campground is via paved road with the final stretch on dirt roads through the campground itself. The maximum vehicle length is 35 feet, making it unsuitable for larger RVs. Stays are limited to 14 days, with a maximum of 6 people per site. Pay showers and limited supplies are available in Dinkey Creek, approximately 15 minutes away. The campground typically operates from May through October.
Directions
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards Prather. Continue through Prather to Shaver Lake. Just before reaching Shaver Lake, turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection of Dinkey Creek Road and McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 7 miles north on McKinley Grove Road to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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