Can you reserve a site at Woodward Winter Trailhead?

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

Woodward Winter Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,269 ft
Elevation

Woodward is an undeveloped staging area with no facilities and located 1/4 mile south of Montecito Sequoia Resort and General's Highway. The trailhead provides access to the groomed Big Meadows Road via the Forest Trail. There are no facilities or services in this area other than Montecito Sequoia Resort. Review the winter OSV map for details.

All snowmobiles are required to be registered with the state and have a current "Green Sticker" affixed to the vehicle. Snowmobiling is not allowed in Wilderness Areas or on trails designated for cross-country skiing. All snowmobile routes & trails are open to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.

Getting there

36.69200, -118.87000 · 36°41'31.2"N 118°52'12.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	46	48	52	60	71	79	79	73	63	53	46
Low °F	26	25	27	30	38	46	53	52	47	39	32	25
Precip in	8.0	7.3	7.8	3.6	1.4	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.3	2.4	3.3	6.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Woodward Winter Trailhead

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

Camping near Woodward Winter Trailhead

Fir Group 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Group 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadows Cabin (CA) 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Stony Creek Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stony Creek Sequoia 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Woodward OHV Staging Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
Big Meadow Winter Trailhead 0.7 mi · Facility
Buck Rock Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
Big Meadow Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
Stony Creek Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
Quail Flat Winter Trailhead 3 mi · Facility

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

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