Can you reserve a site at Belknap?

Yes, Belknap is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Belknap?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Belknap?

Yes, pets are allowed at Belknap.

Are campfires allowed at Belknap?

Campfires are allowed at Belknap. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Belknap, California — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. It sits within the Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves.

Recreation

Trails in the monument are open to hikers, horseback riders and bikers. The trails wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains and alongside wild rivers.

A hiking trail also starts within the campground, leading into the sequoia grove, with fishing in Tule River along the way.

Facilities

Belknap offers about 13 tent camping sites that can accommodate up to 6 guests each. Vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas are all provided.

Natural Features

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.

The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

The facts

15 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: A, B, D

Site types

15 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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15 campsites at Belknap

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
002	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
003	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
004	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
005	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
006	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
007	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
008	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
009	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
010	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	15 ft	6	🐾
012	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
013	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
014	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
015	B	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
011	D	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Springville, California, proceed east on State Highway 190 for approximately 15 miles. Turn east on Nelson Drive and continue about a mile to the campground.

36.14170, -118.59967 · 36°8'30.1"N 118°35'58.8"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Precip in	3.8	3.1	1.7	1.3	0.6	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1	0.6	1.7	3.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Belknap

Can you reserve a site at Belknap?: Yes, Belknap is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Belknap have?: 15 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Belknap?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Belknap?: Yes, pets are allowed at Belknap.
Are campfires allowed at Belknap?: Campfires are allowed at Belknap. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Belknap

Coy Flat 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quaking Aspen 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quaking Aspen Cabin 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wishon 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wishon Cabin 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Meadow Group 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Redwood Meadow 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holey Meadow 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area 5.8 mi · Facility
Belknap Grove 8.2 mi · Facility
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping 14 mi · Campground
Western Divide Ranger District 14.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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