Belknap Campground
Sequoia National Forest, California
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As of September 2026, Belknap Campground is a campground in Sequoia National Forest, California with 13 campsites. Belknap Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Belknap Campground is located at 36.1417° N, 118.5997° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 6
Belknap Campground reservations and next available dates
September 2026
Next Available Dates
1 site open on Oct 2 at Belknap Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 02:28 UTC.
Campsites at Belknap Campground
- Tent 13
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, stargazing, horse riding.
All sites at Belknap Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 002 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 003 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 004 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 006 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 007 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 009 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 010 | A | Tent | 6 |
| 012 | B | Tent | 6 |
| 013 | B | Tent | 6 |
| 014 | B | Tent | 6 |
| 015 | B | Tent | 6 |
| 011 | D | Tent | 6 |
About Belknap Campground
Overview
Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. It sits within the Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves.
Recreation
Trails in the monument are open to hikers, horseback riders and bikers. The trails wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains and alongside wild rivers.
A hiking trail also starts within the campground, leading into the sequoia grove, with fishing in Tule River along the way.
Facilities
Belknap offers about 13 tent camping sites that can accommodate up to 6 guests each. Vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas are all provided.
Natural Features
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.
The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.
Rules and notices at Belknap Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Belknap Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
This is bear country; please take precautions and do not leave unattended food, garbage or other attractants. Use bear resistant food storage lockers or bear resistant trash cans where available. Visit www.sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage/ for more information about food storage in bear country.
Off-road vehicles, trailers and RVs are not permitted
Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.
Belknap Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Belknap Campground?
Belknap Campground 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 Belknap Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Belknap Campground, 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 Belknap Campground have?
Belknap Campground has 13 campsites.
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