South Fork Campground
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sequoia National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 3,632 ft
- Elevation
SOUTH FORK CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
South Fork Campground and its access road were heavily and extensively damaged by floods and landslides from winter storms. The dirt road is currently impassible.
Old Description:
This small, primitive campground was in a remote area of the foothills on the South Fork of the Kaweah River, away from main park highways and features. There is no potable water. Trailers and RVs are not permitted.
Getting there
THE CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY.
Take Highway 198 to the town of Three Rivers. Five miles before the main Sequoia park entrance, turn onto South Fork Road and travel east for 12.3 miles. The paved road ends a short distance before you reach South Fork Campground, and a dirt road continues to the campsites, ending at the Ladybug Trailhead. The dirt portion of the road is rough, and cars with low clearance are not recommended.
36.34998, -118.76547 · 36°20'59.9"N 118°45'55.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 91 | 97 | 96 | 92 | 79 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 36 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 51 | 58 | 65 | 64 | 58 | 49 | 40 | 35 |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.6 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 South Fork Campground
- Can you reserve a site at South Fork Campground?
- No. South Fork Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near South Fork Campground
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- Cold Springs Campground (CA) 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potwisha Campground 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buckeye Flat Campground 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wishon Cabin 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wishon 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Foothills Visitor Center 10.3 mi · Facility
- Mineral King Ranger Station 11.2 mi · Facility
- Belknap Grove 14.4 mi · Facility
- Giant Forest Museum 14.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (559) 565-3341
- Email SEKI_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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