Hedrick Pond Campground is found in the Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest east of Porterville. The campground is about 19 miles northeast of Springville, much of the way via a narrow and winding road. However, the beauty of the Mountain Home area makes it worth the drive.
Mountain Home contains stately groves of Giant Sequoias, fascinating archaeological sites, interesting hiking trails, and good fishing. Visitors to Hedrick Pond are close to Balch Park and many of the popular trails in the area.
Hedrick Pond Campground has 14 sites for tents, and for small RVs and trailers. Picnic tables, fire rings, piped water, and vault toilets are provided. All campsites are first-come, first served.
| Hedrick Pond Campground Basics | |
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| Hedrick Pond Campground Location: | From just north of Springville on Hwy. 190 follow Balch Park Rd. 3½ miles to Bear Creek Rd. Turn left past Balch Park on Balch Park Road and continue another mile. |
| Elevation: | 6,200 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Visalia - 65 miles
Bakersfield - 85 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 14 |
| Camping Season: | Usually open mid-May through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | Campsites: 6 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($5 fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended | Operated by: | Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest |
| Mountain Home State Forest: | (559) 539-2321, summer; 539-2855, winter |
| Reservations | |
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| No Reservations available: | All campsites at Hedrick Pond Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some facilities are accessible |
| Maximum RV/trailer length: | 20 feet |
| Fees: | Campsites $15 |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Hedrick Pond Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, bear-proof food locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Hedrick Pond Campground: | Fish for trout in Hedrick Pond. Drive to Balch Park and spend time in the Balch Park museum. Fish for trout in one of the two Balch Park ponds. Tour groves of Giant Sequoias. Visit the archaeological sites at Sunset Point Day Use area. Arrange trail rides or pack trips with neighboring Balch Park Pack Station. Explore the Tule River, visiting the falls and finding good fishing spots. Hike along the river trail connecting Moses Gulch to Hidden Falls.
Visit the Giant Sequoia Mercantile at the Springville Visitors Center.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Hedrick Pond Campground
Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest contains nearly 5,000 acres of forest and streams adjacent to Sequoia National Forest east of Porterville. Campers at Hedrick Pond Campground are next to a nice fishing pond and only a short distance from Balch Park.
