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Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California

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As of October 2026, Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a campground in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California with 203 campsites. Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is located at 36.6361° N, 118.8097° W.

people allowed on 199 of 203 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 4 Months
Maximum reservations at once: 2 reservations
Book up to: 1 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Standard 170
RV 25
Group 4
Tent 4
Accessible 8

What an RV fits

15–19 ft5 sites
20–24 ft57 sites
25–29 ft33 sites
30–34 ft17 sites
35–39 ft19 sites
40–44 ft21 sites
45–49 ft16 sites
50–54 ft2 sites
120–124 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography.

All sites at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
A	Group Sites	Group	25	-	-
B	Group Sites	Group	25	-	-
C	Group Sites	Group	50	-	-
D	Group Sites	Group	40	-	-
001	Loop A	Standard	6	38 ft	-
003	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft	-
005	Loop A	RV	6	24 ft	-
006	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	Accessible
007	Loop A	Standard	6	38 ft	-
008	Loop A	Standard	6	39 ft	-
009	Loop A	Standard	6	40 ft	-
010	Loop A	Standard	6	29 ft	-
011	Loop A	Standard	6	40 ft	Accessible
012	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft	-
013	Loop A	Standard	6	40 ft	-
014	Loop A	Standard	6	37 ft	-
015	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft	-
017	Loop A	Standard	6	38 ft	-
018	Loop A	Standard	6	40 ft	-
019	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft	-
021	Loop A	RV	6	47 ft	-
022	Loop A	RV	6	39 ft	-
023	Loop A	Standard	6	31 ft	-
024	Loop A	RV	6	27 ft	-
025	Loop A	RV	6	47 ft	-
026	Loop A	Standard	6	40 ft	-
027	Loop A	Standard	6	48 ft	-
028	Loop A	Standard	6	32 ft	-
029	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	-
030	Loop B	Standard	6	42 ft	-
031	Loop B	Standard	6	31 ft	-
032	Loop B	RV	6	45 ft	-
033	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	-
034	Loop B	RV	6	40 ft	-
035	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	-
036	Loop B	RV	6	45 ft	-
037	Loop B	RV	6	45 ft	-
038	Loop B	RV	6	43 ft	-
039	Loop B	Standard	6	33 ft	-
040	Loop B	Standard	6	44 ft	-
041	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	-
042	Loop B	Standard	6	39 ft	-
043	Loop B	RV	6	40 ft	-
044	Loop B	Standard	6	46 ft	-
045	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	-
046	Loop B	Standard	6	42 ft	-
047	Loop B	Standard	6	38 ft	-
048	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	-
049	Loop B	RV	6	50 ft	-
050	Loop B	RV	6	40 ft	-
051	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	-
052	Loop B	Standard	6	44 ft	-
053	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	-
054	Loop B	RV	6	35 ft	-
055	Loop B	Standard	6	50 ft	-
056	Loop B	RV	6	40 ft	-
057	Loop B	RV	6	44 ft	-
058	Loop B	RV	6	22 ft	-
059	Loop B	RV	6	43 ft	-
060	Loop B	Standard	6	47 ft	-
061	Loop B	RV	6	42 ft	-
062	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
063	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
064	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
065	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
066	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
067	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
068	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
069	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
070	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
071	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
072	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
073	Loop C	Standard	6	-	-
074	Loop D	Tent	6	-	-
075	Loop D	Standard	6	20 ft	-
077	Loop D	Standard	6	31 ft	-
078	Loop D	Standard	6	28 ft	-
079	Loop D	RV	6	45 ft	-
080	Loop D	Standard	6	33 ft	-
081	Loop D	Standard	6	22 ft	-
082	Loop D	Standard	6	21 ft	-
083	Loop D	Standard	6	31 ft	-
084	Loop D	Tent	6	-	-
085	Loop D	Standard	6	28 ft	-
086	Loop D	Standard	6	25 ft	-
087	Loop D	Standard	6	28 ft	-
091	Loop D	Standard	6	29 ft	-
092	Loop D	Standard	6	23 ft	-
093	Loop D	Standard	6	23 ft	-
094	Loop D	Standard	6	23 ft	-
095	Loop D	Standard	6	25 ft	-
096	Loop D	Standard	6	30 ft	-
097	Loop D	Standard	6	28 ft	-
098	Loop D	Standard	6	28 ft	-
099	Loop E	Standard	6	27 ft	-
100	Loop E	Standard	6	25 ft	-
101	Loop E	Standard	6	28 ft	-
102	Loop E	Standard	6	30 ft	-
103	Loop E	Standard	6	18 ft	-
105	Loop E	Standard	6	121 ft	-
106	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
107	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
108	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
109	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
110	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
111	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
112	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
113	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
114	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
115	Loop E	RV	6	22 ft	-
116	Loop E	RV	6	19 ft	-
117	Loop E	RV	6	22 ft	-
118	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
119	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
120	Loop E	Standard	6	-	-
121	Loop E	Standard	6	22 ft	-
122	Loop E	Standard	6	24 ft	-
123	Loop E	Standard	6	24 ft	-
124	Loop E	Standard	6	24 ft	-
125	Loop E	Standard	6	24 ft	-
126	Loop E	Standard	6	19 ft	-
128	Loop F	Standard	6	22 ft	-
129	Loop F	Standard	6	30 ft	-
130	Loop F	Standard	6	27 ft	-
131	Loop F	Standard	6	23 ft	-
132	Loop F	Standard	6	22 ft	-
133	Loop F	Standard	6	27 ft	-
134	Loop F	Standard	6	27 ft	-
135	Loop F	Standard	6	17 ft	-
136	Loop F	Standard	6	24 ft	-
139	Loop F	Standard	6	29 ft	-
140	Loop F	Standard	6	29 ft	-
141	Loop F	Standard	6	35 ft	-
142	Loop F	Standard	6	24 ft	-
143	Loop F	Standard	6	21 ft	-
144	Loop F	Standard	6	23 ft	-
145	Loop F	Standard	6	26 ft	-
146	Loop F	Standard	6	35 ft	-
147	Loop F	Standard	6	24 ft	-
148	Loop F	Standard	6	35 ft	-
149	Loop F	Standard	6	35 ft	-
150	Loop F	Standard	6	21 ft	-
151	Loop F	Standard	6	22 ft	-
152	Loop F	Standard	6	30 ft	-
153	Loop F	Standard	6	27 ft	-
154	Loop F	Standard	6	22 ft	-
155	Loop F	Standard	6	22 ft	-
156	Loop F	Standard	6	25 ft	-
158	Loop F	Standard	6	25 ft	-
159	Loop F	Standard	6	25 ft	-
160	Loop F	Standard	6	30 ft	-
161	Loop F	Standard	6	25 ft	-
162	Loop F	Standard	6	20 ft	-
163	Loop F	Standard	6	33 ft	-
164	Loop G	Standard	6	25 ft	-
165	Loop G	Standard	6	25 ft	-
167	Loop G	Standard	6	21 ft	-
168	Loop G	Standard	6	24 ft	-
169	Loop G	Standard	6	24 ft	-
170	Loop G	Standard	6	21 ft	-
172	Loop G	Standard	6	24 ft	Accessible
173	Loop G	Standard	6	24 ft	Accessible
174	Loop G	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
175	Loop G	Standard	6	30 ft	Accessible
177	Loop G	Standard	6	27 ft	Accessible
178	Loop G	Standard	6	24 ft	-
179	Loop G	Tent	6	-	-
180	Loop G	Tent	6	-	Accessible
181	Loop G	Standard	6	27 ft	-
182	Loop G	Standard	6	28 ft	-
184	Loop G	Standard	6	20 ft	-
185	Loop G	Standard	6	24 ft	-
186	Loop G	Standard	6	30 ft	-
187	Loop G	Standard	6	22 ft	-
188	Loop G	Standard	6	23 ft	-
189	Loop G	Standard	6	20 ft	-
190	Loop G	Standard	6	26 ft	-
191	Loop G	Standard	6	20 ft	-
192	Loop G	Standard	6	20 ft	-
193	Loop H	Standard	6	20 ft	-
194	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
195	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
196	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
197	Loop H	Standard	6	23 ft	-
198	Loop H	Standard	6	26 ft	-
199	Loop H	Standard	6	20 ft	-
201	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
202	Loop H	Standard	6	31 ft	-
203	Loop H	Standard	6	35 ft	-
204	Loop H	Standard	6	20 ft	-
205	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
206	Loop H	Standard	6	20 ft	-
207	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
208	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
209	Loop H	Standard	6	24 ft	-
210	Loop H	Standard	6	33 ft	-
211	Loop H	Standard	6	19 ft	-
212	Loop H	Standard	6	21 ft	-
213	Loop H	Standard	6	25 ft	-
214	Loop H	Standard	6	35 ft	-
215	Loop H	Standard	6	40 ft	-
217	Loop H	RV	6	24 ft	-
218	Loop H	Standard	6	40 ft	-

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, a market, deli, snack bar, gift shop, post office, coin-operated showers and laundry facilities.

Natural Features

Lodgepole pine, red fir, and shrubs forest the campground, while towering groves of giant sequoias and craggy granite peaks dot the landscape.

This region is characterized by warm days and cool nights in the summer and deep snow and cold days in the winter.

Nearby Attractions

The inspiring Giant Forest Grove, General Sherman Tree, General Grant Tree, Moro Rock and Tunnel Log are just 9-17 miles away, as well as the informative Lodgepole Visitor Center and Giant Forest Museum.

Colorful Crescent Meadow offers views of vivid summer wildflowers and access to Tharp's Log, a cabin in a fallen sequoia.

Tours into Crystal Cave, one of hundreds of marble caves in the park, give visitors an interesting view of rock formations, fossils, rare minerals and unique wildlife. Tickets are required. Reserve in advance on www.recreation.gov. Tickets may also be purchased same day, if available, at the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Tickets are not sold at the cave entrance.

The Crystal Cave is about about a one hour drive (21 miles/34 km) from the campground. Vehicles longer than 22 feet long are prohibited on the narrow winding Crystal Cave Road.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.

Charges & Cancellations

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
For individual campsites: All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
For group campsites: All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Rules and notices at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests.

Campground Rules and Regulations:

•Food Storage - You are in an ACTIVE BEAR AREA. Black Bears are active day and night . When not in arms reach, you must properly store all food, drinks, scented items, coolers, and equipment used to prepare food, inside provided food storage lockers. These items must be stored day and night . Food storage locker dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide.
•6 Person Limit - There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite . If you exceed this number, purchase 2 sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to preserve the natural resources and minimize noise levels. Reservations can be made in advance to accommodate larger groups in sites A-D.
•Check-In and Check-Out is at 12 NOON - Please be prepared to show a screen shot (limited cell service) or printout of your reservation confirmation email upon arrival to the campground. Campsites need to be vacated (vehicles and occupants) by 12:00 NOON.
•Parking Pad - Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Vehicles that do not fit on the provided parking pad must be parked in overflow parking areas.
•Quiet Hours 10pm to 6am - Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. Unreasonable noise is prohibited any time of day.
•Generator Hours- 8:00AM-11:00AM and 5:00PM-8:00PM
•Fire Restrictions - Check current fire restrictions at nps.gov/seki . Fires must be attended . DO NOT build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Firewood is sold locally. Dead and down wood may be gathered for your campfire. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving your campsite or going to bed.
•Tents - Pitch tents only on tent pads or within campsite boundaries.
•Dogs/Pets - must always be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are allowed in campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended . Pets are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas. Pets are not allowed on any Park trails.
•Preserve Natural Resources - Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited.
•Bicycles - Helmets required if under 18 years of age. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails.
•Trash Disposal - Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter/trash in bear proof campground trash dumpsters. To prevent bears from getting trash please DO NOT forget to lock or relatch the dumpster . Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, confetti or litter on the ground.
•Water Disposal - Do not dump grey-water on the ground or at the water spigots. Bring a tub to wash dishes or to collect shower water. All grey-water must be disposed of at the restrooms, dish sinks, or at a RV dump-station. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground .
•Propane Tank Disposal - DO NOT leave in the park. We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. Please take them home with you and dispose of them properly.

Tire Chains may be required at any time . Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki .

Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Visitors with vehicles over 22 feet in total length hoping to visit the Giant Forest or camp at Lodgepole and Dorst Creek Campgrounds are advised to enter via the northern, Highway 180, entrance to these parks.

Dangerous Rivers! Many drowning victims were playing near rivers. Rivers present a far greater danger than lakes or pools. Surfaces may look calm, but strong currents often run below. Be cautious walking near rivers as rocks can be slippery. Getting out of a cold, swift river is often impossible.

Falling Objects - Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger.

A California state fishing license is required to fish in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Sequoia National Forest lakes and streams. Fishing licenses may be available at National Park and National Forest markets.

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Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park?

Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park?

Cancellations happen frequently at Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park have?

Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park has 203 campsites.