Camp Four And Half Cabin

Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: DUNLAP, CA, CA

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in Sequoia National Forest. The cabin sits within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, about 60 miles east of Fresno, California. The cabin was built in 1957 as a residence and office by Forest Service rangers and their families until the early1980’s.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/camp-four-and-half-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1957 cabin restoration along the Kings River in Sequoia National Forest within Giant Sequoia National Monument. Offers access to biking, boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing activities.

Wildlife alert: California Spotted Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Black Phoebe, Western Yellow-bellied Racer, Sierra Garter Snake, and Gopher Snake present in the area

Insider tips for Camp Four And Half Cabin: Book early - federal campground with limited availability Cabin sits at 1,100 feet elevation along Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir Historic site with ranger-built cabin from 1957, restored by volunteers

Skip Camp Four And Half Cabin if: Need hookups - no hookups available at this site. Prefer multiple site options - only 1 site available. Looking for tent camping variety - site type is cabin only.

Best time to visit Camp Four And Half Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Kirch Flat Group Campground (Prather, CA), Trimmer Campground (Piedra, CA), Island Park (PIEDRA, CA), Princess (Hume, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Four And Half Cabin

Cell signal at Camp Four And Half Cabin (DUNLAP, 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.

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DUNLAP, CA, CA★ 4.6 (19 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in Sequoia National Forest. The cabin sits within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, about 60 miles east of Fresno, California. The cabin was built in 1957 as a residence and office by Forest Service rangers and their families until the early1980’s.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV22 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
ToiletsFlush toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Showers

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:✕ Need hookups - no hookups available at this site✕ Prefer multiple site options - only 1 site available✕ Looking for tent camping variety - site type is cabin only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - federal campground with limited availability

Cabin sits at 1,100 feet elevation along Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir

Historic site with ranger-built cabin from 1957, restored by volunteers

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

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: California Spotted Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Black Phoebe, Western Yellow-bellied Racer, Sierra Garter Snake, and Gopher Snake present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Fresno, California take Highway 180 to Academy Avenue. Turn left (north) and proceed one mile to the intersection with Belmont Avenue. Turn right (east) on Belmont. Proceed east on Belmont which turns into Trimmer Springs Road. In about 13 miles you will pass through the tiny community of Piedra, your last opportunity to purchase supplies and gas. This store is only open during the day. After about 42 miles you will cross the Kings River bridge and continue onto paved Forest Service Road 12

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Camp Four And Half Cabin cost per night?+
Camp Four And Half Cabin costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Camp Four And Half Cabin open?+
Camp Four And Half Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Camp Four And Half Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Camp Four And Half Cabin?+
Camp Four And Half Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet.
How do I make reservations at Camp Four And Half Cabin?+
Camp Four And Half Cabin 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 Camp Four And Half Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Camp Four And Half Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Camp Four And Half Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Camp Four And Half Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●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

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$100 /night★ 4.6 (19)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Kirch Flat Group Campground

Prather, CA

From $20/night

Trimmer Campground

Piedra, CA

From $20/night

Island Park

PIEDRA, CA

From $10/night

Princess

Hume, CA

From $36/night

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