West Kaiser
Closed for the season. Typically opens in June and remains open through December, weather permitting. Road conditions are rough.
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.…
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 05‑15‑00‑26‑11 removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list; temporarily closes certain recreation sites, roads, and trails identified in Exhibits A and B as a public safety precaution due to widespread hazard…
Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
This order restricts fire use, smoking, internal combustion engines, and open‑flame tools to specific designated areas or conditions. Outside those approved locations, all such activities are prohibited under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52.
About
West Kaiser Campground is a rustic, no-fee campground located in the Sierra National Forest at approximately 7,000 feet elevation near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campground offers 10 primitive sites dispersed on both sides of the road, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box for food storage. Two vault toilets serve the campground, but no potable water or trash service is provided. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility, so campers must bring all drinking water and remove all garbage when they leave. The area sees light use, making it an appealing option for those seeking solitude in the Sierra Nevada. Access to West Kaiser requires navigating 19 miles of Stump Springs Road (Forest Road 5), a rough forest road that may not be suitable for low-clearance vehicles or large RVs. The remote location and lack of amenities attract self-sufficient campers looking for a true backcountry experience. Bears are active in this area; proper food storage in the provided bear boxes is essential.
Directions
From Shaver Lake, travel 4 miles north on Highway 168 past Shaver Dam. Continue 0.5 mile and turn left on Old Huntington Lake Road toward Big Creek. Travel 11 miles to the town of Big Creek, then continue 2 miles to the junction with Stump Springs Road (Forest Road 5). Turn left and travel 19 miles to the campground. Sites are on both sides of the road.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| USFS West Kaiser Campground | |
| Sierra NF Alerts & Closures |
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