Stony Creek Campground plants you at 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada, right where the action converges between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. With nearly 50 sites scattered along the creek and access to both park giants and Jennie Lakes Wilderness, it's a solid base camp for families wanting developed amenities without giving up mountain authenticity.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 36.66524, -118.83278
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-335-2232
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The campground spreads its nearly 50 reservable sites along Stony Creek itself, tucked among sugar pines, Jeffrey pines, and red firs. You're steps from the water and positioned along the Generals Highway in the heart of Hume Lake Ranger District's Sequoia National Forest territory. The setting delivers that Sierra Nevada feel without the backcountry commitment — vault toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater keep things civilized while Stony Creek provides the soundtrack.
What to Know
Rocky Mountain Recreation Company runs the show here, so reservations go through the usual channels. The location puts you between two national parks, which means you're dealing with Sierra Nevada crowds during peak season but also benefiting from the infrastructure that comes with being on a major route.
Nearby
The Jennie Lake Trail starts across the street at Upper Stony Creek campground — a 4-mile hike into Jennie Lakes Wilderness. Hume Lake offers trout fishing and non-motorized boating, plus the surrounding area supports mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding. Several creeks near camp add fishing and wading options.
Day trips hit the obvious targets: Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, General Grant Grove, and Boyden Caverns. Bearskin Grove stands out for photography — it's one of the few places where you can frame an entire mature sequoia in a single shot, with trees over 6 feet in diameter mixing young and old growth throughout the grove.