Can you reserve a site at Stony Creek Trailhead?

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

Stony Creek Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,519 ft
Elevation

The Stony Creek trailhead is mostly used by day hikers staying at the Stony Creek campgrounds, but it also offers an alternative route up to Jennie Lake and access to the entire Jennie Lakes Wilderness. It is a fairly steep, but moderate hike up to the junction with the Jennie Lake Trail. Along the way you'll pass some excellent views of both Forest and Park lands.

Getting there

36.66860, -118.83020 · 36°40'7.0"N 118°49'48.7"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, 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 Stony Creek Trailhead

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

Camping near Stony Creek Trailhead

Upper Stony Creek Campground 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stony Creek Sequoia 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Group 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fir Group 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadows Cabin (CA) 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Woodward OHV Staging Area 2.7 mi · Facility
Woodward Winter Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
Big Meadow Winter Trailhead 3.4 mi · Facility
Big Meadow Trailhead 3.5 mi · Facility
Jennie Lakes Wilderness 3.7 mi · Facility

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

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