Upper Stony Creek Campground
Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (124 reviews)
Season: May through October
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway.
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
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Upper Stony Creek Campground offers spacious sites in the scenic Sierra Nevada at 6,500 feet elevation, situated along Stony Creek with direct access to hiking, fishing, and the nearby Jennie Lakes Wilderness. Campers consistently praise the big, uncrowded spaces and the relaxing creek sounds.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Mule Deer, Spotted Owl, Rufous Hummingbird, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Western Fence Lizard are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Upper Stony Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites. Swimming in Stony Creek is possible but rocks are very slippery; use caution. Sites 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 have been verified by campers as spacious and quiet.
Skip Upper Stony Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October — the campground is seasonally closed..
Best time to visit Upper Stony Creek Campground: 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), Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Stony Creek Campground
Cell signal at Upper Stony Creek Campground (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.
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites.
Swimming in Stony Creek is possible but rocks are very slippery; use caution.
Sites 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 have been verified by campers as spacious and quiet.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fresno, California, take highway 180 east towards Kings Canyon/Sequoia Park. Take the Generals Highway fork to the right. After approximately 13 miles, the campground entrance will be on the left.
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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.
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