RV & Trailer Information
Trailers are not permitted at Buckeye Flat, Atwell
Mill and Cold Spring Campgrounds in Sequoia National Park. Due
to terrain, many sites at the remaining campgrounds are not suitable
for trailers or recreational vehicles. A limited number of campsites
can accommodate vehicles or trailers over 30 feet long. There
are no hookups at any park campgrounds.
- Sanitary Disposal Stations:
Year-round in Potwisha (Sequoia
National Park). Summer only in Dorst,
Lodgepole, Princess Campground in Sequoia National Forest (5 miles from Grant Grove campgrounds).
- Size Limit:
On the Generals Highway between Potwisha
Campground and Giant Forest Village, a vehicle length limit of
22 feet is advised. Absolute maximum length is 40 feet for single
vehicles, 35 feet for trailers. Combination vehicles may not exceed
50 feet. Width limit is 8 feet.
- Travel Hints:
The Generals Highway from Potwisha to Giant
Forest is extremely narrow, winding and steep. Vehicles over 22
feet long are advised to use Highway 180 from Fresno, or to camp
in the foothills and use a smaller car to reach the Giant Forest.
The Mineral King Road is not recommended for trailers
and RV's.
Steep grades of 5 - 8 %, hot weather, and heavy traffic cause
brakes to overheat. Avoid brake failure: use low gear for downhill
travel. Overheated engines are common; turn off air conditioning
for uphill travel. Use turnouts to allow faster-moving vehicles to pass.
Information on campgrounds in Sequoia National Park
Information on campgrounds in Kings Canyon National Park
http://www.nps.gov/seki/rv_info.htm
Last update: April 27, 2002