CAMP FOUR AND HALF CABIN
Sequoia National Forest, CACamp Four and Half Cabin puts you in a restored 1957 ranger residence along the Kings River, 60 miles east of Fresno. You get the whole two-bedroom cabin to yourself for $100 a night, complete with kitchen, bathroom, and generator power. It's an unusual setup — part historic rental, part river camp — that works well for families or groups wanting a base for Kings River activities.
Campground Details
- 💵Fee per Night
- $100
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 1,100 ft
- 📍GPS
- 36.86235, -119.12244
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, summer, fall, winter
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-338-2251
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
This isn't camping in the traditional sense. The cabin sleeps six across two bedrooms: twin beds in one room, a queen in the other, plus a double hide-a-bed in the living area. The kitchen comes equipped with propane stove, refrigerator, and basic cookware. A generator provides electricity, and there's both a heater and swamp cooler for temperature control. The bathroom has a tub/shower combo, and basics like toilet paper and dish soap are provided.
Outside, you get five lawn chairs, a grill, and a picnic table. There's also space to pitch tents if your group exceeds the cabin's capacity. The setup sits right along the Kings River at 1,100 feet elevation within the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
The River
The Kings River drives the experience here. In spring, high water brings whitewater rafters to tackle the swift, cold flows — peak season runs April through June, when the river can be dangerous. By late summer and fall, the water turns tranquil, better for swimming and kayaking. The section from Garnet Dike to Pine Flat Lake stays open for fishing year-round with a two-fish limit and standard California licensing requirements.
Access and Activities
Trails run along both sides of the river for hiking and horseback riding, plus there are roads for off-road vehicles. The location puts you within the Kings River Gorge, one of the country's deepest canyons, and the Wild and Scenic River designation means the setting stays undeveloped. Night skies are notably dark here, far from city light pollution.
Nearby access points include Bear Wallow and Granite Dike trailheads, plus the Kings River National Recreation Trail. Pine Flat Dam is also in the area.
What to Know
Reservations are required. You'll need to bring all linens, towels, and food — the cabin provides the structure and basics, but you supply the camping provisions. For facility details, call (559) 338-2251.