Can you reserve a site at Marvin Pass Trailhead?

No. Marvin Pass Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Marvin Pass Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,401 ft
Elevation

The Marvin Pass trailhead is a popular route for backpackers heading through Sequoia National Forest and into or out of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. It is a common stock route as well for horse use and packers. From here you can easily make the day hike up to the spectacular views offered by Mitchell Peak, the highest point in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness.

Getting there

36.74100, -118.73800 · 36°44'27.6"N 118°44'16.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	45	50	58	68	76	76	70	59	47	37
Low °F	17	18	22	26	33	40	46	44	39	31	23	17
Precip in	8.7	7.9	6.4	3.2	2.0	0.7	0.6	0.1	0.7	2.3	3.6	6.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 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 Marvin Pass Trailhead

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

Camping near Marvin Pass Trailhead

Sentinel Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canyon View Group Sites 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moraine Campground (CA) 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Creek Campground 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deer Meadow Trailhead 1.9 mi · Facility
Rowell Meadow Trailhead 2 mi · Facility
Lookout Peak Trailhead 2.3 mi · Facility
Jennie Lakes Wilderness 3.7 mi · Facility
Deer Cove Trailhead 4.5 mi · Facility
Cedar Grove Visitor Center 5.1 mi · Facility
Kennedy Meadows Trailhead 5.5 mi · Facility

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

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