Dispersed Camping in Tulare County, California
Showing 165 locations in Tulare County.
Alpaugh BLM Primitive Roads
A network of primitive BLM roads near Alpaugh. The terrain is flat, dusty, and exposed, offering basic dispersed camping opportunities on public lands.
Alta Meadow Backcountry Camp
A remote wilderness campsite situated near Alta Meadow, providing breathtaking vistas of the Sierra Nevada high country.
Alta Peak Trail Backcountry Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Alta Peak Trail in Sequoia National Park, offering pristine alpine scenery near Tharp's Rock.
Alta Peak Wilderness Backcountry Area
A remote alpine backcountry zone along the Alta Peak trail system in Sequoia National Park.
Angora Mountain North Backcountry Site
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite situated in the pristine wilderness near Angora Mountain.
Angora Mountain South Backcountry Site
A secluded hike-in wilderness campsite nestled in the backcountry south of Angora Mountain.
Aspen Hollow Group Campground
A developed group campground within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, situated near Hume Lake. Ideal for large groups, offering access to hiking, swimming, and boating.
Atwell Mill Campground
A rustic National Park Service campground nestled in a historic sequoia grove along the East Fork of the Kaweah River. Access is via a challenging, narrow, and winding road, offering a quiet forest setting for tent campers and small vans.
Avenue 38 BLM Dispersed Area
An expansive area of BLM-managed land located off Avenue 38 near Alpaugh. The main access road is paved, while primitive dirt and gravel spurs lead further into flat, open terrain ideal for dispersed camping.
Bace Ranch Road Corridor
A scenic dirt road corridor winding through sequoia-rich woodlands near Three Rivers. The native-dirt route offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within the Sequoia National Forest and is generally passable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Bateman Ridge Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Bateman Ridge in the Sequoia National Forest, offering scenic pull-offs among the trees.
Bearpaw Meadow Backpackers Campground
An official backcountry campground along the High Sierra Trail offering tent sites, bear-proof storage lockers, and majestic views of the Great Western Divide.
Belknap Campground
Belknap Campground is situated within the spectacular Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves along the Tule River in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Managed by the Western Divide Ranger District, it offers about 13 tent camping sites beneath massive redwood trees, with vault toilets, fire rings, and hiking trails leading directly into the ancient groves.
Big Meadow Road Dispersed Camping
A peaceful corridor of dispersed camping areas situated along North Big Meadow Spur near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. The area is heavily wooded with mature pines and offers numerous flat clearings, making it an excellent base for hiking and exploring the national monument.
Big Meadows Cabin
A historic Civilian Conservation Corps guard station built in the 1930s, now operating as a rustic cabin rental. Surrounded by scenic meadows and giant sequoias, it offers a unique backcountry lodging experience with basic amenities.
Big Meadows Campground
Big Meadows Campground is a developed USFS facility located within the Sequoia National Forest and Monument. The campground is organized into five separate units, offering a total of 44 sites with basic amenities like vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food storage. There is no potable water on-site, so campers must bring their own supply. It offers excellent access to hiking trails into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness.
Big Meadows Road Dispersed (FR 14S11)
An extensive dispersed camping corridor along Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 14S11) within Sequoia National Forest. Located conveniently between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, this paved forest route features numerous marked, level turnouts and dirt spurs. A public vault toilet and trash dumpsters are located near the beginning of the corridor.
Big Whistle Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor winding through Sequoia National Forest. Campers will find a handful of pullouts along the route, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and canyons. The road alternates between pavement and dirt, featuring narrow, steep, and bumpy sections that are best suited for smaller rigs and high-clearance vehicles.
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BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A remote network of primitive dirt roads on BLM land in the foothills east of Porterville. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities in a rugged, undeveloped setting with panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor along a Bureau of Land Management road near Three Rivers. This area provides rugged, undeveloped camping options with scenic views of the surrounding foothills and close proximity to Sequoia National Park. Access is best suited for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along a rugged BLM primitive road near Three Rivers. This remote route provides access to public lands adjacent to Shadequarter Mountain, offering high privacy for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles.
Boyden Cave Road Day-Use Area
Located along the scenic Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, this paved day-use area provides access to Boyden Cavern. Overnight camping and parking are prohibited, though nearby developed campgrounds offer overnight accommodations.
Bravo Farms
A popular highway roadside attraction with a restaurant, gift shop, and petting zoo. Overnight parking is allowed in the dirt lot next to the Tesla superchargers, which is shared with semi trucks, while smaller rigs can park in the adjacent gravel lot. The site is highly convenient but experiences significant highway and train traffic noise.
Brownie Meadow Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the native-material Brownie Meadow forest road, winding through the Sequoia National Forest. The route is accessible to standard vehicles in dry conditions, providing peaceful, wooded campsites.
Buck Creek Backcountry Camp
A rugged creekside backcountry campsite located near the Buck Creek bridge crossing along the High Sierra Trail.
Buck Rock Campground
A quiet, primitive USFS campground located near the Buck Rock Lookout off Big Meadows Road. It features basic sites nestled in a dense pine forest, offering excellent access to hiking trails and panoramic views from the nearby lookout ridge.
Buckeye Flat Campground
A scenic, tent-only developed campground nestled in the Sierra Foothills above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. Shaded by large live oaks, this site offers immediate access to nearby trails, including the Paradise Creek Trailhead. Due to narrow, winding access roads, the campground strictly accommodates tent camping only; no RVs, trailers, or vehicle sleeping are permitted.
Camp What's Her Name
A primitive backcountry camp nestled along the canyon trail in Kings Canyon National Park. This site offers wilderness backpackers a quiet resting spot near the rushing waters of the Kings River loop.
Canyon View Group Campground
A scenic, tent-only group campground nestled in a cedar and ponderosa pine forest within Kings Canyon National Park. The site features shared flush toilets, drinking water, and bear-resistant food boxes near excellent trailheads.
Cedar Slope Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along a native-material forest road in the Sequoia National Forest near Cedar Slope, offering easy access to trailheads and beautiful pine environments.
Cement Table Camp
Cement Table Camp is a secluded, designated backcountry campsite positioned in a high-alpine valley within Kings Canyon National Park. The camp provides extreme solitude and majestic surrounding peaks for trail hikers.
Chevron Travel Center
A commercial truck stop with an adjacent dirt parking area suitable for overnight stays. The lot is located slightly away from the highway and tends to experience early morning activity.
Chimney Rock Road & Woodward Creek Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Chimney Rock Road (FR 14S29) and Woodward Creek Road offers several quiet, forested campsites just outside the northern boundary of Sequoia National Park. The area features scenic sites adjacent to running creeks, including a popular spot near a small waterfall and natural rock pools. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for the rougher spur roads, which can become muddy and rutted during wet periods.
Cliff Creek Backcountry Wilderness Campgrounds
A series of primitive wilderness campsites nestled along Cliff Creek in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park. Accessible only via steep, challenging foot trails, these sites provide backpackers with a tranquil resting area deep in the pine forest. The location offers immediate access to fresh creek water and stunning views of the surrounding Sierra mountains.
Cliff Creek Crossing Campsite A
A scenic wilderness campsite near the primary trail crossing at Cliff Creek.
Cliff Creek Crossing Campsite B
A peaceful backcountry campsite situated a short distance from the stream banks.
Cliff Creek Crossing Campsite C
A primitive flat clearing offering space for wilderness tent camping near Cliff Creek.
Cliff Creek Crossing Campsite D
A well-shaded tent campsite positioned beneath a thick canopy of evergreens.
Cliff Creek Crossing Campsite E
A small, level wilderness space ideal for a single backpacker tent near the stream.
Cliff Creek East Campsite
A rocky backcountry camp clearing offering wilderness seclusion on the eastern side of the creek.
Cliff Creek Lower Backcountry Campsite
A quiet backcountry hike-in tent site situated in a wooded area along Cliff Creek.
Cliff Creek Lower Wilderness Campsite
An isolated trailside campsite situated along the Cliff Creek Trail system in Sequoia National Park, offering a pristine primitive camping footprint surrounded by deep pine forests and rugged terrain.
Cliff Creek Middle Backcountry Campsite
A remote trailside tent clearing surrounded by mature pine forest.
Cliff Creek South Campsite
A secluded backcountry site located on the south side of the trail crossing.
Cliff Creek Upper Backcountry Campsite
An isolated wilderness camp site well suited for backpackers traversing the Timber Gap route.
Cliff Creek Wilderness Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along Cliff Creek near Mount Eisen inside Sequoia National Park.
Cliff Creek Wilderness Campsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Cliff Creek Trail within the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. This spot provides a tranquil primitive camping experience for backpackers traversing the wilderness.
Coburn Creek Road Dispersed
Coburn Creek Road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt corridor surrounded by the giant sequoias of Sequoia National Forest. The native material road is open year-round to all vehicles, but conditions can become muddy and challenging in wet weather.
Coffee Camp Lower Parking
Paved lower parking lot at Coffee Camp along the Middle Fork Tule River in Sequoia National Forest. Ideal for day-use activities like picnicking and river access, but overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Coffee Camp Upper Parking
A paved upper parking area situated near the Middle Fork Tule River in the Sequoia National Forest. Located just off Highway 190, this spot offers convenient paved access near the forest boundary.
Cold Springs Campground
A remote and rustic campground located in the scenic Mineral King area, surrounded by aspen and conifer forests. Accessible via a narrow, winding, and unpaved road, this destination offers basic walk-in tent sites near active wilderness trailheads.
Convict Flat Campground
A small, peaceful developed campground offering shaded sites along Kings Canyon. Well-positioned for visiting nearby scenic canyon highlights, it features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site.
Copper Mine Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road winds through Sequoia National Forest near the Old Copper Mine, offering roadside dispersed camping opportunities. Surrounded by impressive native pines and sequoias, it provides a quiet and secluded retreat for self-contained campers. The native-material road surface is generally accessible but is best suited for dry weather conditions.
County Highway J37 Pullout
A roadside pullout along County Highway J37 near the boundary of Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest.
Cove Group Campground
A developed group campground situated in the Sequoia National Forest, ideal for gatherings of up to 50 people. Surrounded by giant sequoias and pines, this site offers drinking water, picnic tables, and a group fire ring, with nearby trails for hiking and trout fishing.
Coy Flat Campground
Coy Flat is a quiet developed group campground situated within the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sierra Nevada. Shaded sites are nestled among mature pine forests and offer convenient proximity to hiking trails and trout fishing streams. It provides spacious sites suitable for group gatherings and standard camping setups.
Dennison Peak Dispersed
A dirt forest road winding near Dennison Peak within Sequoia National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Dinuba Urban Stealth Parking
Urban street parking options along Samanthe Way behind the local commercial plaza, occasionally utilized by oversized vehicles.
Dinuba Walmart
Walmart parking lot allowing overnight parking with store manager permission.
Dorst Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, nestled along the banks of Dorst Creek. Visitors can enjoy shaded sites under the pines with access to nearby hiking trails, including the path to Lost Grove and Muir Grove. The location is popular for both tent and RV campers looking to explore the Giant Forest.
Dry Creek East
This forest corridor provides access to dispersed camping options within the Sequoia National Forest. Located near Redwood Mountain, the dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicle types.
Eshom Campground
Nestled in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, this developed facility is surrounded by Ponderosa pines, cedars, and majestic giant sequoias. Situated within the Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest, it provides easy access to trails leading into the Redwood Mountain and Whitaker Forest groves. The campground features two distinct sections with vault toilets and potable water spigots available.
Fir Group Campground
A developed group campground near Hume Lake, accommodating up to 100 guests in a scenic pine forest setting. Features vault toilets, drinking water, campfire rings, and bear-proof food storage lockers, providing an excellent base for Kings River Watershed recreation.
Firebreak Road Dispersed Camping
This remote dispersed camping corridor runs along Firebreak Road at the boundary of Sequoia National Forest and adjacent BLM land. It offers scenic and peaceful settings for self-contained rigs looking to explore the rugged foothills near Three Rivers.
FoodMaxx Visalia
A grocery store parking lot offering permitted overnight stays in its designated northern section. The area is partially shaded and situated within a shared retail center featuring convenient commercial amenities and active overnight security patrols.
Fox Farm Road Dispersed
Fox Farm Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Sequoia National Forest, characterized by native dirt surfaces accessible by most vehicles. The corridor provides a quiet, wooded setting near Wishon Campground.
Frasier Mill Campground
Nestled among giant sequoias in the Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest, this developed campground provides peaceful, shaded sites with picnic tables and fire rings. It serves as an excellent base for hiking and exploring the massive redwood groves.
Frypan Meadow Campsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located in Frypan Meadow, offering scenic wilderness camping accessible only by hiking trail.
Goshen Travel Plaza
A travel plaza and truck stop off the highway in Goshen, offering a straightforward paved area suitable for a quick, self-contained overnight rest stop. Multiple fast food options and a convenience store are adjacent.
Grasshopper Camp
Located deep in the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park, this backcountry trail camp provides a pristine setting for multi-day backpackers. The area offers incredible granite canyon views and immediate access to wilderness trails.
Great Western Divide Backcountry Camp
A remote backcountry hike-in camping site situated deep in the wilderness near the Great Western Divide. This site offers direct access to rugged climbing routes on nearby domes and peaks.
Grouse Valley Cabins
This scenic mountain valley retreat offers two rustic log cabin rentals—the Lakeside Cabin and the Hillside Cabin—surrounded by pine and oak trees, orchards, and two small lakes in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Grouse Valley Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Sequoia National Forest area near Grouse Peak, offering dispersed camping options along the road.
Hamilton Gorge Backcountry Camp
This rugged wilderness campsite is located near Hamilton Gorge along the High Sierra Trail.
Happy Camp
Happy Camp is a remote wilderness hike-in campsite located along the backcountry trails of Kings Canyon National Park. Offering pristine scenery in an alpine basin, it is accessible only by foot or pack animal.
Hedrick Pond Campground
Hedrick Pond Campground offers developed campsites nestled within a scenic forest of giant sequoias next to a serene pond.
High Sierra Trail Backcountry Area
This remote backcountry camping corridor is situated along the rugged High Sierra Trail within Sequoia National Park. Positioned deep in the wilderness near Hamilton Lakes and Precipice Lake, these sites are accessible only via strenuous multi-day foot travel. A valid National Park Service wilderness permit and approved bear-resistant food storage are strictly required for overnight stays.
High Sierra Trail Wilderness Camp
A primitive backcountry clearing situated along the High Sierra Trail between Buck Creek and Bearpaw Meadow.
Horse Camp Campground
Located 13 miles southeast of Grant Grove via Generals Highway to Big Meadow Road (FR 14S11). This primitive developed campground features five equestrian campsites with horse corrals and a vault toilet.
Horse Corral North Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a native-dirt Forest Service road situated within the scenic Sequoia National Forest near Marvin Pass Trailhead.
Horse Corral Pack Station
A rustic horse pack station and developed campground located deep within the Sequoia National Forest, offering direct access to wilderness trailheads.
Horse Creek Campground
An official developed campground situated along the Kaweah River and Lake Kaweah, located roughly 11 miles from the southern entrance of Sequoia National Park. This facility features 80 campsites set in a broad, arid valley with limited natural shade. It provides basic amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a dump station, making it a convenient base camp for visiting the nearby giant sequoias.
Horseshoe Bend Grove Dispersed
This scenic forest road offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities within Sequoia National Forest, winding through shady pine forests. Native material dirt roads lead to several roadside pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Hossack Meadow Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Hossack Meadow Road within the Sequoia National Forest, offering direct access to dense pine forests near Jordan Peak.
Hume Lake Basin Area
A regulated area surrounding Hume Lake along Sandy Cove Road and Aspen Hollow Lane. Overnight dispersed camping and vehicle parking are strictly prohibited within the Hume Lake Recreation Area Basin outside of designated developed campgrounds.
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Jack Flat Forest Road
This native-material dirt road winds through the Sequoia National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities that are accessible to most vehicles. Located near Three Rivers, it provides a quiet forested retreat with standard 14-day stay limits.
Jennie Lakes Wilderness Backcountry Camping
A scenic backcountry hike-in campsite nestled within the Jennie Lakes Wilderness of Sequoia National Forest.
John L. Whitehead Jr. Campground
A quiet and spacious 15-site developed campground located within Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park in the San Joaquin Valley. The park preserves a historic early 20th-century townsite. Facilities include water hookups, flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station, though shade is limited and active railway lines nearby can be loud.
Jordan Peak Lookout Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Sequoia National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping pull-offs in a pine setting near Jordan Peak.
Kaweah Oaks Campground
This developed campground near Three Rivers primarily caters to tent campers but allows campervans to overnight in its flat gravel parking lot. Guests have access to basic on-site amenities including vault toilets and an outdoor hot shower, though water sources on-site are non-potable. The location is convenient and close to the highway, which typically quietens down after dark.
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway Dispersed (Highway 180)
A scenic corridor of dispersed roadside pullouts along Highway 180 near Grizzly Falls, nestled right beside the Kings River. Overnight parking and camping are permitted within the Sequoia National Forest section of the highway. However, once you cross the boundary into Kings Canyon National Park near Cedar Grove, overnight parking and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited.
Landslide Campground
Nestled along Landslide Creek within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, this developed campground provides a quiet basecamp with immediate access to hiking trails and off-highway vehicle routes. The facility offers basic tent and small-rig sites shaded by a mixed conifer forest, requiring standard food storage precautions due to local black bears.
Lemon Cove Village RV Park
A well-maintained commercial RV park offering both full-hookup sites and dry camping opportunities. Amenities include pool access, showers, and water services for travelers.
Little Boulder Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest road offering dispersed camping corridors within Sequoia National Forest. Surrounded by towering pine forests, it provides peaceful access to several nearby trailheads.
Lodgepole Campground
This highly popular developed campground is situated in Sequoia National Park along the scenic Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. Nestled in a rugged forest landscape, it is located just two miles from the Giant Forest Grove and the General Sherman Tree. Facilities include paved loops, flush toilets, and drinking water, with easy access to a nearby visitor center, market, laundry, and showers.
Log Corral Meadow Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the dirt road leading toward Log Corral Meadow. This area sits within the scenic Sequoia National Forest, just outside the boundary of Kings Canyon National Park.
Logger Flat Group Campground
Logger Flat Group Campground is a developed USFS group site located in Sequoia National Forest near Hume Lake. It accommodates large groups up to 50 people with space for multiple vehicles and RVs. Facilities include vault toilets and drinking water.
Logger Flat Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping options situated along the forest road leading to Logger Flat. These basic pull-offs offer quiet, primitive settings in a mixed pine forest within Sequoia National Forest, offering convenient proximity to Hume Lake.
Love’s Travel Stop
A standard commercial travel stop off the highway in Tulare, offering convenient paved overnight parking. The lot includes a pet-friendly dog park and standard travel plaza services. Due to its proximity to the highway, traffic noise is constant throughout the night, and travelers should park only in designated spaces, avoiding areas with restrictive signage.
McIntyre Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic corridor along McIntyre Creek Road in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, providing opportunities for dispersed camping under towering pine trees.
Meadow Flat Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Meadow Flat road in Sequoia National Forest. Located near Redwood Mountain, the graded dirt road offers primitive sites with easy access for most vehicles.
Mehrten Creek Wilderness Camp
Mehrten Creek is a remote wilderness walk-in campsite located along the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park.
Methuselah Group Campground
A quiet, developed group campsite nestled within the towering sequoias of Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest.
Montecito Camp Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Montecito Camp road in the Sequoia National Forest. This dirt road winds through scenic pine forest near Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering multiple roadside pullouts for self-contained rigs.
Montecito Camp Spur Dispersed
This quiet dispersed camping corridor is located along Montecito Camp Spur in the Sequoia National Forest, offering shaded forest sites within easy driving distance of Kings Canyon National Park.
Moorehouse Creek
This dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities amidst the Sequoia forest near Moorehouse Creek. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Moraine Campground
Nestled in Kings Canyon along the Kings River, Moraine Campground offers paved access roads and comfortable amenities. It serves as an excellent base for hiking local trails, with majestic canyon walls rising directly beyond the pine canopy.
Moses Gulch Campground
A peaceful, shaded destination offering designated campsites situated under towering redwood and giant sequoia trees.
Mountain Home North Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through Sequoia National Forest near Three Rivers, offering pull-offs shaded by large pine trees.
Nelson Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Nelson Creek Road within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The route features native dirt surfaces and provides quiet, forested camping spots suitable for various rigs.
North Fork Drive BLM Dispersed
This scenic BLM corridor along North Fork Drive offers dispersed camping opportunities near the gateway to Sequoia National Park. Standard BLM rules apply, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding foothills.
North Stony and Woodward Creek Dispersed Corridors
This zone covers the dispersed camping corridors along North Stony (Beartrap Creek Road) and Woodward Creek Road within Sequoia National Forest, located just outside the National Park boundaries. The lower portion of Woodward Creek Road runs close to the national park border where overnight rules are strictly enforced and camping is prohibited, but standard National Forest dispersed camping is permitted on the upper sections. Campers will find a mix of roadside pullouts, shaded creekside spots, and scenic canyon views, though some historic spurs have been blocked off with logs to prevent resource damage.
Oak Opening Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the Oak Opening forest road in Sequoia National Forest. Pull-outs along this dirt road offer level ground in a wooded setting, with some sites offering the distant sound of a nearby creek.
Paradise Valley Trailside Camp
A primitive, unnamed backcountry camping area along the Paradise Valley trail corridor. It serves as an excellent wilderness stopover for self-supported hikers exploring the deep granite canyons.
Peabody's Palace
Peabody's Palace is a remote backcountry wilderness campsite in Kings Canyon, accessible only by foot and requiring a National Park Service wilderness permit.
Planet Fitness Visalia
Paved parking spaces outside of the Planet Fitness gym in Visalia. An adjacent street offers backup parking, but the main shopping lot is suitable for discrete, short-term overnight stays in smaller rigs.
Porterville Air Attack Base Road
An administrative road leading to the active Porterville Air Attack Base. Overnight parking and public camping are strictly prohibited at this secure government aviation facility.
Porterville WC Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along the bituminous-surfaced Porterville WC road within the Sequoia National Forest interface. Offering easy access for most vehicle types, this area serves as a convenient staging point close to local services in Porterville.
Potwisha Campground
Located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, Potwisha Campground sits within the oak forests of the Sierra Foothills. The camp offers convenient access to the adjacent Marble Fork of the Kaweah River and the Marble Falls trailhead. On-site facilities include flush toilets, drinking water, an outdoor wash sink, and a free dump station situated directly across the highway. It is a highly popular location that serves as an excellent starting point for exploring the national park.
Precipice Lake Backcountry Camp
This high-altitude wilderness camping area is situated along the High Sierra Trail beneath Eagle Scout Peak.
Pythian Youth Camp
This is an abandoned organization youth camp located off Beartrap Meadow Road in Sequoia National Forest, currently in disrepair and not operating as a public campground.
Rancheria Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Rancheria Creek Road in the Sequoia National Forest. The dirt road winds through scenic pine forests with access to nearby picnic areas and hiking.
Redstone Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping options under the canopy of the Sequoia National Forest. The dirt road consists of native material and is accessible to a variety of rigs during dry weather.
Redwood Mtn. West Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Sequoia National Forest area, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the road. This native material route provides a tranquil forested escape near iconic redwood groves.
River Falls RV Park and Campground
River Falls RV Park and Campground is a developed campground situated along Bourbon Drive in a rural setting near East Porterville.
Sable Road Dispersed
Sable Road offers quiet roadside dispersed camping under the canopy of towering trees in Sequoia National Forest. This dirt road is suitable for most passenger vehicles under dry conditions and provides an excellent wilderness escape.
Sandy Cove Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor winding through scenic pine forests near the Kings River Canyon. It offers easy access to multiple dispersed camping turnouts suitable for most rig types.
Sentinel Campground
Sentinel Campground features highly desirable campsites adjacent to a central meadow and the Kings River. With paved loops, clean flush toilets, and towering trees, it is widely considered one of the premium camping locations within the canyon.
Sequoia Backcountry Hike-In Campsite
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite located within the pristine wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, requiring a wilderness permit for overnight stays.
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Sequoia Ranch RV and Campground
A private, developed RV park and campground situated along the scenic North Fork Kaweah River. The site features open-space campsites and standard amenities, serving as a convenient basecamp just outside Sequoia National Park.
Sequoia Resort and RV Park
An established private RV park and resort offering cabins and RV sites nestled in a quiet, rural setting near Sequoia National Park. Features clean amenities and is accessed via winding roads.
Sequoia Wilderness Backcountry Site
A remote backcountry hike-in site located in the Sequoia wilderness, requiring a wilderness permit for overnight stays.
Shake Camp Campground
This quiet campground serves as a shaded trailhead and camping area nestled among mature giant sequoias near the edge of the Golden Trout Wilderness.
Sheep Creek Campground
Located in the heart of the Cedar Grove area, Sheep Creek Campground features over one hundred forested campsites. The paved site loops offer quick access to the scenic Kings River and nearby hiking trailheads.
Shell Truck Stop
A spacious truck stop parking area located behind the Shell service station, convenient for a quick overnight stay along Highway 65. The facility offers basic amenities including a convenience store, fuel, propane, restrooms, and pay showers.
South Tule Campground
An official developed campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Success Lake, offering convenient access to water recreation.
Springville Work Center Road Dispersed
This paved forest corridor winds through the scenic giant sequoia and pine woodlands of Sequoia National Forest near the Springville Work Center. The route offers convenient roadside pull-offs suitable for dispersed camping, providing a quiet and scenic retreat with easy access.
Stone Chimney Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Stone Chimney Road within Sequoia National Forest, offering quiet, shaded sites.
Stony Creek Campground
Stony Creek Campground is nestled among sugar pines, Jeffrey pines, and red firs in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The scenic Stony Creek is just steps away, and the campground is ideally located along the Generals Highway between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, offering access to nearby wilderness areas.
Sun and Fun RV Park
A commercial RV park located just off Highway 99, catering primarily to long-term residents but offering transient sites as well.
Ten Mile Campground
A peaceful and primitive developed campground nestled in Sequoia National Forest near Hume Lake. Shaded by giant sequoias and ponderosa pines, the campground borders Ten Mile Creek, providing a scenic mountain escape. Simple vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear lockers are provided, making it an excellent base camp for exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Ten Mile Road & Horseshoe K.V. Camp Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Ten Mile Road and Horseshoe K.V. Camp Road (Forest Road 13S08) in Sequoia National Forest. Tucked amidst towering pine forests, the area features numerous level pull-offs and dirt spurs offering natural fire rings and some picnic tables. The lower forest sections provide excellent privacy, though seasonal access is heavily dictated by snow pack. A free California campfire permit is required for any campfire or stove use.
Three Rivers Hideaway
A commercial RV park and campground located along CA-198, serving as a convenient basecamp just minutes outside the southern entrance of Sequoia National Park. While it resembles a mobile home park from the highway, the property offers flatter RV sites, dedicated tent camping spaces near the river, and private swimming hole access. Amenities include laundry facilities, hot showers, and a dump station.
Tulare Public Park Area
An urban parking area located near a public park with tennis courts. The dedicated park lot is suitable for rigs under 23 feet, while longer rigs must utilize adjacent street parking.
Tule Campground
A developed Army Corps of Engineers campground located on the northeastern shore of Success Lake. It offers 103 spacious sites, many of which provide electric hookups, and is popular for boating, kayaking, and fishing.
Upper Grouse Valley Road Dispersed
Upper Grouse Valley Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Giant Sequoia National Monument. The native material dirt road winds through a quiet pine forest, providing a peaceful wilderness atmosphere.
Upper Hamilton Lake Backcountry Camp
This backcountry camping area is located near Upper Hamilton Lake along the scenic High Sierra Trail.
Upper Stony Creek Campground
Upper Stony Creek Campground is located along Stony Creek beneath Shell Mountain. It sits adjacent to the Jennie Lakes Wilderness trailhead, making it an excellent base camp for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting the national forest.
Urban Stealth Parking (Visalia)
Wide open municipal streets on the outskirts of Visalia offering level asphalt parking. This area is suitable for quick, low-profile overnight stays on paved shoulders with minimal local traffic during night hours.
Urban Stealth Parking (Woodlake)
This zone encompasses street parking options near local parks and residential areas in Woodlake. While some areas offer quiet overnight parking away from homes, other residential streets have high exposure to locals and barking dogs. Be extremely discreet if staying overnight.
Visalia / Sequoia KOA Journey
A fully developed commercial RV park and campground located just off Highway 99 in Goshen, serving as a gateway to Sequoia National Park. Features neatly arranged campsites, grass lawns, a swimming pool, propane sales, and full hookups.
Visalia Suburban Stealth Parking
An informal street parking area located on a dead-end road adjacent to residential developments in Visalia. Bordered by an orchard, it offers a relatively quiet overnight option but remains highly exposed to local neighborhood traffic and resident scrutiny.
Visalia Urban Stealth Parking
An urban street parking area situated in an industrial sector just east of downtown Visalia. Street parking is generally level but highly visible and subject to local municipal vehicle habitation restrictions.
Weaver Creek Road
Secluded dispersed camping along Weaver Creek Road within the Sequoia National Forest. This dirt road offers access to rustic camping sites surrounded by towering pine trees near Rowell Trailhead.
Western Divide District, Sequoia National Forest
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WinCo Foods Visalia
A paved grocery parking lot open 24 hours. While some travelers have reported successful short stays, property management security has been reported to actively enforce parking rules and ask overnighters to leave.
Wishon Campground
Situated along the Tule River in the Sequoia National Forest, this year-round developed campground offers reservable campsites and a historic rental cabin. Surrounded by giant sequoias, oaks, and pines, it serves as an excellent base for hiking and fishing near the Golden Trout Wilderness. The access road is steep and winding but paved, leading to well-shaded sites with basic amenities.
Wishon Drive Dispersed Corridor
A series of roadside dirt pull-offs along Wishon Drive before reaching the developed campground. These spots sit just feet from the Tule River, providing beautiful water sounds and shade from mature oaks. Access requires navigating a steep, winding road, making these spots best suited for vans and smaller rigs.