QUAKING ASPEN CABIN
Sequoia National Forest, CAThis restored 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps cabin sits inside Quaking Aspen Campground at 7,000 feet, surrounded by giant sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Forest. It's an hour from Springville and sleeps up to six in a fully equipped one-bedroom with kitchen, bathroom, and heating—a solid basecamp for exploring the Belknap Complex and nearby sequoia groves.
Campground Details
- 💵Fee per Night
- $195
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 7,000 ft
- 📍GPS
- 36.12113, -118.54368
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 📞Phone
- 559-539-5230
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Cabin
The single-story cabin retains its Depression-era bones while offering modern conveniences that backcountry camping can't match. You get electricity, hot water, a furnace for chilly mountain nights, and a full kitchen with everything from a microwave to coffee maker. The queen bed and bunk bed handle four in the bedroom, while a futon in the living room brings capacity to six. The bathroom has a real shower—a luxury after days on the trail.
Outside, a picnic table and fire ring sit ready for evening meals, though you're still within the developed Quaking Aspen Campground rather than true wilderness isolation.
The Country
Freeman Creek Grove spreads across 1,425 unlogged acres nearby, including the President George Bush Tree among its giant sequoias. Bear Creek Grove offers a trail winding through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River—prime territory for fishing when the water's right. The Summit Trailhead sits 10 miles north for serious hiking access.
Day trip options include the Trail of 100 Giants (10 miles away), Dome Rock, and the Needles rock formation. The Forest Service runs interpretive programs at an amphitheater near the cabin during summer months.
What to Know
The cabin operates mid-May through mid-October, with reservations required at $195 per night. At 7,000 feet, weather swings from warm afternoons to cold nights, with afternoon thunderstorms common and early snow possible before closure. Pack for temperature extremes.
You'll need to bring linens, towels, food, and toiletries—the cabin provides furniture and kitchen equipment, but not the softer essentials. It's about an hour drive from Springville to reach this elevation and access.