Auxiliary Dam
Sequoia National Forest — lakeside
Location: CA, CA
Price: From $12 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/auxiliary-dam to be notified when sites open up.
Extremely affordable at $12/night with essential amenities including flush toilets and drinking water. First-come, first-served access means no advance booking required if you're flexible.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake observed in the area—watch where you step and shake out gear before use. Coyotes also present; secure food properly.
Insider tips for Auxiliary Dam: Arrive early in the day since this is first-come, first-served only—there is only 1 site total. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment, as cell service may be limited in this remote area. Bring cash as backup payment method in case QR code payment is unavailable.
Skip Auxiliary Dam if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served basis only with just 1 site.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Auxiliary Dam: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only, as stated in verified source data..
Nearby campgrounds: South Fork Rec (CA), French Gulch (KERNVILLE, CA), Boulder Gulch (Lake Isabella, CA), Pioneer Point (Wofford Heights, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Auxiliary Dam
Cell signal at Auxiliary Dam (CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early in the day since this is first-come, first-served only
there is only 1 site total.
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment, as cell service may be limited in this remote area.
Bring cash as backup payment method in case QR code payment is unavailable.
Campground operates seasonally during this window only, as stated in verified source data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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