U.S. Forest Service · Giant Sequoia National Monument · CA

Upper Stony Creek Campground

UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUNDPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
24Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway. Recreation Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding. Keep reading

Visitors can also hike around and fish in the creeks by the campgrounds. Facilities Upper Stony Creek offers 17 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. 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 Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The sites · 24

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND001management40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND002standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND003standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND004standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND005standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND006standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND007standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND008standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND009standard nonelectric35 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND011standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND012standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND013management40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND014standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND015standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND016standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND017standard nonelectric35 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND018standard nonelectric40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND019management40 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND020standard nonelectric30 ft
UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND021management30 ft
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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.

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Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CA-20. This member’s public-lands record →

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