Upper Stony Creek Campground
Campground · California · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,449 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway.
Recreation
Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding.Visitors can also hike around and fish in the creeks by the campgrounds.
Facilities
Upper Stony Creek offers 17 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.
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
Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- 17 bookable sites
- 24 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 7 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
24 campsites at Upper Stony Creek Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | Slight | Drive In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | — | Slight | Boat In | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | — | — | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | — | — | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| C | UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | — | — | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
36.66542, -118.83276 · 36°39'55.5"N 118°49'58.0"W
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 Upper Stony Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
- Yes, Upper Stony Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Upper Stony Creek Campground have?
- 24 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Stony Creek Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Upper Stony Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Upper Stony Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Upper Stony Creek Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $34/Night for single unit, $8/Night for extra vehicle
Camping near Upper Stony Creek Campground
- Stony Creek Sequoia less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cove Group 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fir Group 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Meadows Cabin (CA) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stony Creek Trailhead 0.3 mi · Facility
- Woodward OHV Staging Area 2.8 mi · Facility
- Woodward Winter Trailhead 2.8 mi · Facility
- Big Meadow Winter Trailhead 3.4 mi · Facility
- Big Meadow Trailhead 3.7 mi · Facility
- Jennie Lakes Wilderness 3.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Email jgross@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-13.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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