Can you reserve a site at Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area?

No. Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,814 ft
Elevation

Cherry Gap is an undeveloped staging area with dispersed camping nearby and no facilities. Trailhead provides access to Hoist Ridge & Verplank Ridge to the west and access to Huckleberry & Park Ridge to the east. Both areas have out & back and loop routes. Abbot Creek road connects to Cherry Gap and allows riding in Millwood OHV area. Access to Cherry Gap is via Highway 180 (east).

Getting there

36.77780, -118.95977 · 36°46'40.1"N 118°57'35.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	46	48	52	60	71	79	79	73	63	53	46
Low °F	26	25	27	30	38	46	53	52	47	39	32	25
Precip in	8.0	7.3	7.8	3.6	1.4	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.3	2.4	3.3	6.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 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 Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area

Can you reserve a site at Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area?: No. Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area

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Indian Basin Trailhead 1.9 mi · Facility
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Kings Canyon Visitor Center 2.6 mi · Facility
Boole Tree Trailhead 3.1 mi · Facility

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

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