Belknap
Belknap is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.14138, -118.59709
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232809
About Belknap
Located 19 miles east of Springville, California, take State Highway 190 to the community of Camp Nelson. Turn onto Nelson Drive and follow the signs through town. Elevation is 4,800 feet. Open from April 15-October 31depending on weather conditions. The campground has 15 single family units. Trailers are not permitted. Vault toilets, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. Nearby hiking trails pass through giant sequoia groves. Belknap Creek runs through the campground and the Middle Fork of the Tule River is within walking distance. Fishing is available year around in the Tule River Drainage with a valid CA Fishing License. Consult CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife for specific regulations. Supplies are available at Camp Nelson and Pier point Springs located within 2 miles of the campground. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with RMR. For additional information, please visit https://rockymountainrec.com, or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at760-376-1269.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BLM · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 189 designated routes (246 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Belknap | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| River Falls RV Park and Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Coy Flat | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Coy Flat Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Quaking Aspen | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.