Quaking Aspen Cabin
Sequoia National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CAMP NELSON, CA, CA
Price: From $203 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/quaking-aspen-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1930s CCC-built cabin in Sequoia National Forest with excellent nearby recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, and horseback riding. Clean campground situated in thick trees with relatively secluded sites.
Wildlife alert: Fisher, California Ground Squirrel, Western Bluebird, Hermit Warbler, Mountain Chickadee, Lazuli Bunting, Gilbert's Skink, Western Fence Lizard, Common Sagebrush Lizard
Insider tips for Quaking Aspen Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and limited availability Grab non-reserved spots quickly; site #29 noted as one of few unreserved sites Prepare for significant wind and cold — nights drop below 32°F; bring heavy layers and wind protection
Skip Quaking Aspen Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups at most sites despite amenities listed. You cannot handle cold, windy conditions — documented debilitating winds and freezing nights.
Best time to visit Quaking Aspen Cabin: May-October — Only available May through mid-October per RIDB; mid-summer recommended to avoid extreme cold nights (frost reported in shoulder season).
Nearby campgrounds: Quaking Aspen (Springville, CA), Belknap (Springville, CA), Coy Flat (Springville, CA), Wishon (Springville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Quaking Aspen Cabin
Cell signal at Quaking Aspen Cabin (CAMP NELSON, 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.
Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October.
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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and limited availability
Grab non-reserved spots quickly; site #29 noted as one of few unreserved sites
Prepare for significant wind and cold
nights drop below 32°F; bring heavy layers and wind protection
Only available May through mid-October per RIDB; mid-summer recommended to avoid extreme cold nights (frost reported in shoulder season)
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 east. Continue through Springville for approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground. From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 65 North to Highway 190 east. Continue for approximately 28 miles to the campground.
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#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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