Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — riverside, hiking

Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (58 reviews)

Season: May through October

Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada range. The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of small streams flow through the site.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dorst-creek-campground-sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-park to be notified when sites open up.

Dorst Creek Campground offers 204 sites with amenities including flush toilets, drinking water, showers, and bear boxes at 6,700 ft elevation on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Google reviewers praise the shade, water access, and bear lockers, with an average rating of 4.6/5 stars.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, White-headed Woodpecker, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Western Fence Lizard verified within 8km.

Insider tips for Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park: Book early—this is a popular federal campground in a national park Some sites are more isolated than others; request your preferred location type when reserving RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available at most sites

Skip Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park if: You need RV hookups—no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You need mobile cell service—not available according to camper reports.

Best time to visit Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Stony Creek Sequoia (Sequoia National Park, CA), Cove Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA), Fir Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA), Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

Cell signal at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, 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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Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

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Three Rivers, CA, CA★ 4.4 (58 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada range. The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of small streams flow through the site.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV133 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites8 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsDump Station

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 RV hookups—no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You need mobile cell service—not available according to camper reports

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground in a national park

Some sites are more isolated than others; request your preferred location type when reserving

RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available at most sites

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: American Black Bear, Mule Deer, Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, White-headed Woodpecker, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Western Fence Lizard verified within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

Both roads leading to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks approach from the west. They are open all day, every day, depending on weather. From the east, no roads reach the park boundary. The main park road, The Generals Highway, connects the north and south entrances. Winter storms may cause temporary closures from Grant Grove to Lodgepole. It takes about 1 1/4 hours to drive to the campground from the south park entrance (198E) or 45 minutes from the north park entrance (180E). Notice: Vehi

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park cost per night?+
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park open?+
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park?+
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park can accommodate RVs up to 133 feet.
How do I make reservations at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park?+
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park 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 Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$32 /night★ 4.4 (58)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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