CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free camping guide
  • Dispersed camping guide
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt

Belknap

Sequoia National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Springville, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (98 reviews)

Season: May through October

Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. It sits within the Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves. Belknap offers about 13 tent camping sites that can accommodate up to 6 guests each.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/belknap to be notified when sites open up.

Belknap sits within Giant Sequoia National Monument's Belknap and McIntyre groves at 4,800 feet elevation with direct hiking trail access into the sequoia grove. Fishing is available on-site with recreation trails open to hikers, horseback riders, and bikers through sequoia groves and alongside wild rivers.

Wildlife alert: Fisher presence documented in the area (iNaturalist research-grade). Mountain Quail and Hermit Warbler also observed within 8km.

Insider tips for Belknap: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 15 tent sites and high demand during the May-October season Hiking trail starts within the campground leading directly into the sequoia grove, so you can explore without driving elsewhere Fishing available on-site; bring gear to take advantage of the water access mentioned in amenities

Skip Belknap if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed facilities — only vault toilets and basic amenities (fire rings, picnic tables).

Best time to visit Belknap: May through October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only; current forecast shows clear conditions with low 51°F and minimal wind in fire weather zone CAZ594.

Nearby campgrounds: Coy Flat (Springville, CA), Quaking Aspen (Springville, CA), Wishon (Springville, CA), Wishon Cabin (Springville, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Belknap

Cell signal at Belknap (Springville, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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.

    CamperWatch
    CommunityPlan a tripCompareTribes
    CamperWatch›CA›Belknap
    Belknap — photo 1
    Belknap — photo 2
    Belknap — photo 3
    See all photos
    Sequoia National Forest — riverside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

    Belknap

    Share: X Facebook
    Springville, CA, CA★ 4.8 (98 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
    On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

    Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. It sits within the Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves. Belknap offers about 13 tent camping sites that can accommodate up to 6 guests each.

    Best for:AnglersHikersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV20 ft
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer developed facilities — only vault toilets and basic amenities (fire rings, picnic tables)

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 15 tent sites and high demand during the May-October season

    Hiking trail starts within the campground leading directly into the sequoia grove, so you can explore without driving elsewhere

    Fishing available on-site; bring gear to take advantage of the water access mentioned in amenities

    Best: May through October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only; current forecast shows clear conditions with low 51°F and minimal wind in fire weather zone CAZ594

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Fisher presence documented in the area (iNaturalist research-grade). Mountain Quail and Hermit Warbler also observed within 8km.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    559-539-5230· Sequoia National Forest
    kstone@goexplorus.com
    Getting there →

    From Springville, California, proceed east on State Highway 190 for approximately 15 miles. Turn east on Nelson Drive and continue about a mile to the campground.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Belknap cost per night?+
    Belknap costs $36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Belknap open?+
    Belknap is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Belknap have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Belknap?+
    Belknap can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Belknap?+
    Belknap is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Belknap?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Belknap is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Belknap open, and what are check-in times?+
    Belknap is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Print Facility MapForest Service Concessionaire
    Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $36 /night★ 4.8 (98)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
    Dates full? Get an availability alert
    FAQ
    How much does Belknap cost per night?+
    What season is Belknap open?+
    Does Belknap have hookups?+
    All 7 questions →

    Nearby Campgrounds

    Coy Flat

    Springville, CA

    From $36/night

    Quaking Aspen

    Springville, CA

    From $36/night

    Wishon

    Springville, CA

    From $36/night

    Wishon Cabin

    Springville, CA

    From $203/night

    Own a campground nearby?

    List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

    List your campground →
    $36 /nightNo booking fees
    +TRIPCheck availability