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Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

8 mi east of Hartland, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of small streams flow through the site. A handful of popular day-hikes begin from or near the campground, including the trail to Lost Grove, a 57-acre grove containing 15 beautiful sequoias. Dorst Creek lies in the Giant Forest region of Sequoia National Park, where forty miles of trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient groves. Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including the Big Trees Trail and the trail to Moro Rock, a granite dome with spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park. Tokopah Falls…

  • Fees: - **ENTRANCE FEES APPLY**: Check [Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park…
  • Managed by: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, NPS
  • Where: 8 mi east of Hartland, CA · 36.63611, -118.80972

Things to do:

FishingHikingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

43°
23°Jan
44°
23°Feb
47°
25°Mar
52°
29°Apr
59°
36°May
70°
44°Jun
77°
51°Jul
77°
50°Aug
72°
44°Sep
61°
36°Oct
50°
29°Nov
42°
23°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Stone ChimneyATV road1.8 mi0.6 mi
Stony Creek PicnicATV road2.0 mi1.0 mi
Stony CreekHorse2.2 mi3.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 14 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 5.1 mi
Water fill-up: 11.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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