Blackrock Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,496 ft
Elevation

The Blackrock Trailhead is a beautiful and easily accessable gateway into the Golden Trout Wilderness. This trailhead is used for camping, hiking, and staging for backpacking trips in the wilderness. Horse corrals are available for any stock being utilitzed in the area.

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org

Getting there

36.11733, -118.26730 · 36°7'2.4"N 118°16'2.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F515562697889949387756050
Low °F273034394756626154433326
Precip in1.21.50.80.20.20.10.20.10.20.30.31.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 17.6 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 Blackrock Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Blackrock Trailhead?
No. Blackrock Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Blackrock Trailhead

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

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