Dorst Creek Campground

Overview

Not taking reservations in 2026 due to past winter storm damage. When open, individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance. Group sites are available up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

222 campsites

Fee

From $32 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-565-3341

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Dorst Creek Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Explore Hidden Sequoias at Muir GroveHike · 2-3 Hours · 0.5 mi from camp

  Take a hike to a sequoia grove that is tucked away from the road. National Park Service

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• Enjoy a 360-Degree View at Little Baldy DomeHike · 2-3 Hours · 0.9 mi from camp

  Hike on a lesser-known trail in Sequoia National Park. National Park Service

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• Stony Creek SequoiaHike · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Stony Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 2.5 mi from camp

  The Stony Creek trailhead is mostly used by day hikers staying at the Stony Creek campgrounds, but it also offers an alternative route up to Jennie Lake and access to the entire Jennie… Recreation.gov

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• Discover the Lodgepole-Sherman Tree TrailHike · 2-5 Hours · 5.1 mi from camp

  Explore the Giant Forest on your way to the General Sherman Tree. National Park Service

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• The General Sherman TreeHike · 4.8 mi from camp

  The General Sherman Tree is a must-see while visiting the Giant Forest. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the River RoadBike ride · 1-5 Hours · 13.3 mi from camp

  Explore this little-known dirt road in Kings Canyon National Park: the River Road in Cedar Grove. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Little BaldyPeak · 8,048 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Shell MountainPeak · 9,580 ft · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• Admiration PointViewpoint · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Sherman Tree ViewViewpoint · 4.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Congress Trail.

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• Tokopah FallsWaterfall · 6.6 mi from camp

  Tokopah Falls, also known as Tokopah Valley Falls, is a 1,200-foot cascading waterfall in Sequoia National Park, California. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Clover Creek Winter TrailSkiing and snowshoeing · 2-4 Hours · 3.6 mi from camp

  This one-way trail is currently marked to the Twin Lakes hiking trail junction. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.