Can you reserve a site at Grouse Valley Cabins?

Yes, Grouse Valley Cabins is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Grouse Valley Cabins have?

3 sites in total, of which 2 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Grouse Valley Cabins?

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

Are pets allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins.

Are campfires allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins?

Campfires are allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Grouse Valley Cabins, California — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

***Grouse Valley is closed for rehabilitation through at least the 2022 and 2023 seasons***

Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility is a complex of two cabins; the Lakeside Cabin and the Hillside Cabin.

The Lakeside Cabin is the largest of the two and can accommodate up to 12 people. The Hillside Cabin accommodate up to 10 people.

The property is nestled in an open scenic valley, which contains two lakes surrounded by pine and oak trees and a few small fruit and nut orchards. The serenity and open space provided at Upper Grouse presents visitors with a rare opportunity to enjoy the Sequoia National Forest apart from the traditional campground experience.

Recreation

Visitors are invited to fish, canoe, and hike around the lakes on the property. All California Department of Fish and Game and U.S. Forest Service regulations apply. There is a barn, hay shed, a pasture adjacent tot he Caretaker's Cabin, and horse corrals for visitors who choose to bring their horses to ride.

Facilities

The 1,550 square foot Lakeside Cabin is two-story log cabin with an 8-foot covered deck on three sides. The 1,400 square foot Hillside Cabin is also a log cabin with an 8-foot deck on three sides. The cabins include a full kitchen, living and dining areas, full baths (the large house has two full baths) and large areas for bunks/beds. Additional amenities include hot showers, electricity, laundry facilities, and grills. If you plan on using the grill on the porch please bring your own charcoal briquettes. Cabin users should also provide linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, food and trash bags. Firewood can be purchased from local stores in Springville.

Natural Features

The Upper Grouse Valley is approximately a fifty minute drive north of Springville, California, at an elevation of around 4,800 feet. Vegetation on the property includes riparian, mixed conifer (ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white fir), and fruit orchards. The property has a lower and an upper man-made lake. At 4,800 feet elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a variety of weather including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to experience a dusting of snow during the early spring and later fall months. The land surrounding the cabins is open to the public who must walk-in so other visitors may be in the vicinity during your stay.

The facts

2 bookable sites
3 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: GROUSE VALLEY

Site types

2 Cabin Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables.

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3 campsites at Grouse Valley Cabins

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Caretakers Cabin	GROUSE VALLEY	Management	Parallel	Paved	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
Hillside Cabin	GROUSE VALLEY	Cabin Electric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	20 ft	10	🐾
Lakeside Cabin	GROUSE VALLEY	Cabin Electric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	20 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

The county road from Springville to the cabins is narrow with many sharp turns, and vehicles over 22 feet are not advised. Take Highway 190 east from Porterville to Springville. After passing through Springville, take a left on Balch Park Road. Drive approximately 10.5 miles, then turn left onto Blue Ridge Dr./Co Route 276/Mtn Rd 276. Travel 6 miles to arrive at the Upper Grouse Valley Area on the right. Go through the gate and close and lock the gate behind you. Travel down the black-top paved road to the right, continue the same direction on the dirt road approximately a mile. The cabins will on your left through another gate, which should also be closed and locked upon entry. The Caretakers Cabin is located on the left immediately after the second gate. The Hillside Cabin is located on the right immediately after the second gate. The Lakeside Cabin is located at the end of the cabin driveway.

36.30028, -118.81028 · 36°18'1.0"N 118°48'37.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.8	3.3	3.6	2.0	0.8	0.2	0.1	0.0	0.1	0.9	1.7	3.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

This rental does not honor the Golden Passport or the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass discounts.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Grouse Valley Cabins

Can you reserve a site at Grouse Valley Cabins?: Yes, Grouse Valley Cabins is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Grouse Valley Cabins have?: 3 sites in total, of which 2 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Grouse Valley Cabins?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins?: Yes, pets are allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins.
Does Grouse Valley Cabins have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins?: Campfires are allowed at Grouse Valley Cabins. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Grouse Valley Cabins also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Grouse Valley Cabins's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

The cabin rates run between $175 and 250 per night.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Grouse Valley Cabins

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Buckeye Flat Campground 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Fork Campground 4.2 mi · Facility
Belknap Grove 11.5 mi · Facility
Foothills Visitor Center 13.2 mi · Facility
Western Divide Ranger District 13.9 mi · Facility
Mineral King Ranger Station 15.3 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Grouse Valley Cabins