Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.63611, -118.80972
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-565-3341
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Overview Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of small streams flow through the site. A handful of popular day-hikes begin from or near the campground, including the trail to Lost Grove, a 57-acre grove containing 15 beautiful sequoias. Recreation Dorst Creek lies in the Giant Forest region of Sequoia National Park, where forty miles of trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient groves. Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including the Big Trees Trail and the trail to Moro Rock, a granite dome with spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park. Tokopah Falls Trail is an easy walk along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, leading to an impressive 1,200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is a popular activity on Dorst Creek and the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. Facilities The campground is very popular with tent and RV campers alike. It has paved roads, flush toilets, and drinking water, but no electricity. Picnic tables, fire rings, and bear food storage boxes are provided at each site. A free dump station is located on-site. Lodgepole Village is nine miles away, offering a visitor center, nightly Interpretive Ranger programs,
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BLM · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 221 designated routes (225 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorst Creek Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $16–$80 | — |
| Dorst Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Stony Creek Campground | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Stony Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Stony Creek Sequoia | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Upper Stony Creek Campground | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
Open Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.