California / Tulare County / Sequoia National Forest / Giant Sequoia National Monument

Grouse Valley Cabins

Closed — Closed for maintenance and repairs with no estimated opening date. The facility will likely remain closed until at least Summer 2027.

About

Grouse Valley Cabins is a complex of three rental cabins located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility includes the Lakeside Cabin (accommodating up to 12 people), the Hillside Cabin (up to 10 people), and the Caretakers Cabin (up to 10 people). Each cabin features full kitchens, living and dining areas, full bathrooms, hot showers, electricity, and laundry facilities. The Lakeside Cabin is a two-story log cabin spanning 1,550 square feet with an 8-foot covered deck on three sides, while the Hillside Cabin offers 1,400 square feet with similar deck features. The property is nestled in a scenic open valley at 4,800 feet elevation, containing two man-made lakes surrounded by pine and oak trees, along with small fruit and nut orchards including apple and almond trees. The spring-fed upper lake feeds into the lower lake, creating excellent opportunities for fishing and canoeing. The facility includes a barn, hay shed, horse corrals, and a pasture for visitors who bring horses. All California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service regulations apply. Visitors should be prepared for variable weather including warm afternoons, chilly nights, afternoon thunderstorms, and possible snow dustings in early spring and late fall. The surrounding lands are open to public walk-in access. Guests must provide their own linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, food, and trash bags, and must pack out all trash. Pets are not allowed inside the cabins.

Directions

Take Highway 190 east from Porterville to Springville. After passing through Springville, turn left on Balch Park Road. Drive approximately 10.5 miles, then turn left onto Blue Ridge Dr./Co Route 276. Travel 6 miles to arrive at the Upper Grouse Valley Area on the right. Go through the gate and close and lock the gate behind you. Travel down the dirt road approximately a mile. The cabins will be on your left through another gate, which should also be closed and locked upon entry. Vehicles over 22 feet are not advised due to narrow roads with sharp turns.

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