Stony Creek Sequoia

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from late May through late September. Winter road closures affect the Hume Lake Ranger District area.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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

Stony Creek Campground sits at approximately 6,500 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains, nestled among sugar pines, Jeffrey pines, red firs, and scenic Stony Creek. With nearly 50 reservable campsites spread along the creek, this established campground offers an ideal base camp for exploring the surrounding area. Located on the Generals Highway between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, the campground provides convenient access to over 30 groves of giant sequoia trees, the world's largest trees. The campground features vault toilets, drinking water from hand pumps, picnic tables, fire rings, and an amphitheater. Stony Creek Resort, located just half a mile away, offers public showers, groceries, a restaurant, gasoline, and a public phone. The Jennie Lakes Wilderness trailhead is located across the street at Upper Stony Creek campground, providing access to excellent hiking opportunities. Black bears are common in the area, and special food storage regulations must be followed. The facility is operated by ExplorUS under a concessionaire permit with the Sequoia National Forest.

Directions

From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance. Take a right at the Generals Highway, traveling approximately 10 miles south to Stony Creek Campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $36 - $71

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email jgross@goexplorus.com
Phone +1 (559) 745-4209

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Stony Creek view

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