Stony Creek Campground is along the Generals Highway midway between Grant Grove and Lodgepole Village in Sequoia National Forest. Grant Grove is 15 miles to the northwest and Lodgepole is 13 miles to the southeast. The campground is divided into two sections - Upper and Lower Stony Creek - across the highway from one another. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180.
Lower Stony Creek Campground has 26 standard sites for RVs, trailers, or tents along with 21 tent-only sites mixed in among the standard sites. Two of the tent-only sites (#12 and #29) are walk-in sites. Facilities at Lower Stony Creek are slightly better than at Upper Stony Creek.
Across the highway, Upper Stony Creek has 24 sites which may reserved. The campground has vault toilets, and campsite fees are less than those at Lower Stony Creek.
The campground reservation website suggests that Stony Creek is near Hume Lake. It is about a 40 minute drive to Hume Lake from the campground.
| Stony Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Stony Creek Campground Location: | Generals Highway in Sequoia National Forest, 15 miles from Grant Grove, 13 miles from Lodgepole Village |
| Elevation: | 6,430 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | From Fresno - 84 miles, 1:58 |
| Number of Sites: | Lower Stony Creek: 48
Upper Stony Creek: 24 |
| Camping Season: | Open late May to mid-September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($7 per night fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | California Land Management for Sequoia National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (559) 335-2232 |
| Reservations at Stony Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservatioins are avaiable for camping dates whenever the campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Favorite Campsites: | Lower Stony Creek: #12, 16, 20, 21, 23, 28, 40
Upper Stony Creek: #13, |
| Fees: | Lower Stony Creek: $34 for single site ($2 more on holiday weekends)
Upper Stony Creek: $34 ($2 more on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Lower Stony Creek Campground Reservations
Upper Stony Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Stony Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater Vault toilets at Upper Stony Creek |
| Showers and laundry: | 13 miles away in Lodgepole |
| Dump station: | Lodgepole |
| Nearby facilities: | Public phone, groceries, restaurant, and gasoline are available 1/2 mile away at the Stony Creek Resort |
| Attractions near Stony Creek Campground: | Hike along Stony Creek Trail. Visit the Lost Grove, Stop along the highway at the Kings Canyon Overlook. Make day trips to Grant Grove and Sequoia. |
Upper Stony Creek Campground
Check Sequoia National Forest - Lower Stony Creek Campground for any campground updates.
Check Sequoia National Forest - Upper Stony Creek Campground for any campground updates.
Also check Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Alerts for current park conditions.
Lower Stony Creek Campground
Many wonderful places await visitors to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Campers at Stony Creek Campground are mid-way between Grant Grove and Lodgepole Village.
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.
