• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Parks Institute Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 1, 2013

    Due to high fire danger, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are instituting fire restrictions inside the parks. More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

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  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

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Dorst Creek Campground

Dorst Creek campground is located 10 miles (16 km) from the Giant Forest, under open stands of evergreen trees.

Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities May Change- Check Back for Updates.

Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks may change due to weather and/or other circumstances. Please call 559-565-3341 BEFORE you plan to visit.

Region

Giant Forest area in Sequoia

Elevation

6,800 ft. (2,073 m)

Open

June 19 - September 4, 2013

Reservations

Attention! Sequoia and Kings Canyon is experiencing a significantly low snow water content year. We anticipate that Dorst Creek campground will run out of water this camping season. We will no longer be taking advanced reservations for the 2013 camping season; however reservations already made will still be honored. If we need to close the campground we will help you find a different campsite in a different park campground at no additional cost. If you have questions please contact 559-565-4404 or 559-565-4487.

Fee

Individual sites $20/night.
Large group sites $40-$60.

Number of sites

218 individual sites.
4 group sites. Sites #A-D group campgrounds reservations.

RV/Trailer length

Pets

Permitted (Learn more about pet regulations)

Dump and water station

Yes

Groceries, showers, laundry

6 miles from Wuksachi Lodge, 8 miles to Lodgepole market

Accessibility

Sites #: 6, 11, 172-175, 177 & 180 are suitable for wheelchairs

Ranger Programs

At the campground amphitheater

Phone

Yes

Restrooms

Flush toilets

Food storage

Large food locker - 47"W x 33"D x 28"H

You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks.

Reservations
All campsites (#1-218) including Group sites A, B, C, & D reservation dates are available from June 19, through September 3, 2013. You may make reservations starting 6 months in advance of the date you would like to camp. For example, reservations for July 4 can be made starting January 4.

Go online to www.recreation.gov or call toll free: 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) from 10 a.m. - midnight EST March 1 through October 31, or 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. EST November 1 through February. Customer Service: 888-448-1474.

There is potential to have heavy snowpack in the campground in early Spring. If the park is unable to open all or portions of the campground that could affect your reservation the park will help you find a different campsite in a different park campground at no additional cost. For updated information please contact the parks at 1-559-565-3341.

Download the Dorst Creek campground map for a larger, printable image. (PDF)

 
Dorst Creek Campground map, Sequoia National Park

Did You Know?

Yellow Star thistle

The yellow star thistle is one of many invasive and damaging non-native plants threatening the parks. It quickly takes over areas, displacing native plants and the native animals that rely on them. Please avoid bringing seeds and non-native plant materials into the parks. More...