Quaking Aspen
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceThe place
Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Recreation Visitors can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River. The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree. There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. Keep reading
For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground. Facilities This popular campground includes three small group sites that accommodate up to 12 people per campsite, 30 standard sites, two cabin sites and four tent-only sites. Some sites overlook a meadow. An amphitheater, vault toilets and picnic areas are provided. Please note, there is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length. This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online. 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. Nearby Attractions The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.
The sites · 39
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 001 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | yes |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 004 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 006 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 007 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 009 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 010 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 011 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 012 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 013 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 014 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 015 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 016 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 017 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 018 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 019 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 020 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 021 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 022 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 023 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 024 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 025 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 026 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 027 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | yes |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 029 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 030 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 031 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | 032 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | A | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | B | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | C | group tent only area nonelectric | — | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | D | group tent only area nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | F | group standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| AREA QUAKING ASPEN | G | group standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Yurt | 002 | yurt | 20 ft | — | |
| Yurt | 003 | yurt | 20 ft | — | |
| Yurt | 005 | yurt | 20 ft | — | |
| Yurt | 008 | yurt | 20 ft | — | |
| Yurt | 028 | yurt | 20 ft | — | |
| Yurt | E | yurt | 20 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in CA-20. This member’s public-lands record →