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White River Campground
2 mi northeast of McClenney Tract, CA · No signal at camp
About White River Campground
The White River Campground sits in a stand of mature cedar along the banks of the White River at an altitude of 4,000 feet. The campgrounds are approximately 8 miles from the popular California Hot Springs. **Natural Features:**The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. **Recreation:**Fishing and hiking, along with camp-side river wading, are popular pursuits. The river narrows to a creek-size width near the campgrounds. **Facilities:**This is a remote, tent-only site set back a…
- Fees: Standard campsite: $23-25/night
- Managed by: USFS - Sequoia National Forest
- Where: 2 mi northeast of McClenney Tract, CA · 35.84584, -118.63473
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River | Horse | at camp | 2.4 mi |
| Dark Canyon | Horse | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Capinero | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Guernsey | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Frog Meadow | Horse | 1.3 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Cattle Run | Horse | 1.8 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.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), 43 mi.
Dump station: 13.2 mi
Water fill-up: 16.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Poso Guard Station. Recreation Rental Cabin 2.6 mi
- Poso Guard Station Cabin 2.7 mi
- Leavis Flat Campground 3.3 mi
- Frog Meadow Campground 3.9 mi
- Panorama Campground 4.3 mi
- Cedar Creek Campground 7.3 mi