Quaking Aspen
Campground · California · 39 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 39
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 7,043 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.Recreation
Visitors can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River.The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree.
There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.
Facilities
This popular campground includes three small group sites that accommodate up to 12 people per campsite, 30 standard sites, two cabin sites and four tent-only sites. Some sites overlook a meadow. An amphitheater, vault toilets and picnic areas are provided. Please note, there is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
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 and Grizzly Falls.
Nearby Attractions
The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.The facts
- Season: May 15 – Oct 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 39 bookable sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: AREA QUAKING ASPEN, Yurt
Site types
- 27 Standard Nonelectric
- 6 Yurt
- 4 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
39 campsites at Quaking Aspen
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 50 | 🐾 |
| B | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| C | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 50 | 🐾 |
| D | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| F | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| G | AREA QUAKING ASPEN | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Yurt | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 5 | |
| 003 | Yurt | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 5 | |
| 005 | Yurt | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 5 | |
| 008 | Yurt | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 5 | |
| 028 | Yurt | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 5 | |
| E | Yurt | Yurt | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 |
Getting there
From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 East to Springville. Continue from
Springville approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.
36.12113, -118.54368 · 36°7'16.1"N 118°32'37.3"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 15.7 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 Quaking Aspen
- Can you reserve a site at Quaking Aspen?
- Yes, Quaking Aspen is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Quaking Aspen have?
- 39 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Quaking Aspen?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Quaking Aspen?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Quaking Aspen.
- Does Quaking Aspen have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Quaking Aspen?
- Campfires are allowed at Quaking Aspen. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Quaking Aspen also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Quaking Aspen's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group site #1 is $220 per night, and can hold a maximum of 55 people. Group site #2 is $110 per night, and can hold a maximum of 25 people. Group site #3 is $55 per night, and can hold a maximum of 12 people.
Camping near Quaking Aspen
- Quaking Aspen Cabin less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Coy Flat 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wishon 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wishon Cabin 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Long Meadow Group 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Redwood Meadow 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Limestone Campground 11.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area 2.8 mi · Facility
- Brush Creek Dispersed Camping 11.4 mi · Campground
- Belknap Grove 11.4 mi · Facility
- Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site 11.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 559-539-5230
- Email kstone@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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