Lower Peppermint Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-June through mid-November. Lloyd Meadow Road is subject to winter closure.
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
Lower Peppermint Campground is located in the southern portion of the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest, positioned along Lloyd Meadow Road (Forest Road 22S82) at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The campground provides 17 single-family sites set among pine, oak brush, and grasses, offering a peaceful base for exploring the surrounding wilderness areas. The campground serves as a gateway to numerous outdoor adventures, including access to the Golden Trout Wilderness and the North Fork Kern Wild and Scenic River. Nearby attractions include the Needles, Freeman Creek Grove (also known as Lloyd Meadow Grove) which is the largest unlogged giant sequoia grove outside of a National Park, and various trailheads for wilderness access. The area is popular for fishing, hiking, scenic touring, and hunting during prescribed seasons. Some sites can accommodate RVs up to 16 feet in length, though the campground is best suited for smaller vehicles and tent camping. The campground is accessible from multiple routes: from California Hot Springs via County Road SM50, from Kernville via County Road SM99, and from Porterville via State Highway 190 and Western Divide Highway. Most services are available in Porterville and Kernville.
Directions
From Johnsondale, travel 10 miles north on Lloyd Meadow Road (Forest Road 22S82). The campground is accessible from California Hot Springs via County Road SM50, from Kernville via County Road SM99, and from Porterville via State Highway 190, Western Divide Highway (SM107), and County Road SM50.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 745-4209 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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