• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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    Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks have changed due to weather and/or other circumstances. See link for details and match to locations on the park map (under "Park Tools," bottom left, this page). More »

  • Road Conditions (Entire Park) and Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect 20-minute to 1-hour construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) until Memorial Day weekend (7 a.m.-6 p.m.). See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

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

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

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South Fork Campground

South Fork campground
South Fork campground
 

South Fork Campground is located 13 miles (21 km) from Highway 198 on South Fork Drive, which turns off in Three Rivers. The campground is situated in the foothills on the South Fork of the Kaweah River at the transition from oaks to evergreens.

Changes to Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities - Check Back for Updates.

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

Region

South Fork in Sequoia National Park

Elevation

3,600 ft. (1,100 m)

Open

All year (with fee from May 22 - October 12, 2013).

Reservations

No reservations. First-come, first-served

Fee

$12/night (no fee from October 12, 2013 until May 2014).

Number of sites

10

RV/Trailer length

Tents only

Pets

Permitted (Learn more about pet regulations)

Dump station

No

Groceries, showers

Three Rivers

Accessibility

Ranger Programs

No

Phone

No

Restrooms

Pit toilets

Food storage

Metal food locker - 47"W x 17"D x 17 34"H

Water

No drinking water after October 12, 2013 until May 2014.

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

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...