Stony Creek Sequoia
Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Sequoia National Park, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$71 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (250 reviews)
Season: May through October
Stony Creek Campground sits at an elevation of approximatly 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s nestled among Sigar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, Red Firs and the scenic Stony Creek is just steps away. This campground is ideally located along the Generals Highway, in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, and tucked within the heart of Hume Lake Ranger Districts Sequoia National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stony-creek-sequoia to be notified when sites open up.
Stony Creek sits at 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada among Sugar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, and Red Firs with scenic Stony Creek steps away. Google reviewers praise it as a quiet, well-maintained alternative to crowded parks with excellent creek access and frequent wildlife visits.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Mule Deer, Long-tailed Weasel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Spotted Owl, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Fence Lizard. Google reviews document Black Bear and Elk in the area.
Insider tips for Stony Creek Sequoia: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring self-contained RV setup with full water and waste tanks as there are no hookups Located between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks with access to Jennie Lakes Wilderness and stellar hiking, fishing, and star gazing
Skip Stony Creek Sequoia if: You need RV hookups or dump stations. You require year-round camping access.
Best time to visit Stony Creek Sequoia: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Upper Stony Creek Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Cove Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA), Fir Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA), Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stony Creek Sequoia
Cell signal at Stony Creek Sequoia (Sequoia National Park, 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.
Stony Creek Campground sits at an elevation of approximatly 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s nestled among Sigar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, Red Firs and the scenic Stony Creek is just steps away. This campground is ideally located along the Generals Highway, in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, and tucked within the heart of Hume Lake Ranger Districts Sequoia National Forest.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Bring self-contained RV setup with full water and waste tanks as there are no hookups
Located between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks with access to Jennie Lakes Wilderness and stellar hiking, fishing, and star gazing
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance. Take a right at the Generals Highway, traveling approximately 10 miles south to Stony Creek Campground.
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- 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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