About Dorst Creek Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Number of accommodations: 203
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (116)
Review Summary
Henry R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: Loop E
We really enjoyed camping here. About the only thing we did _not_ like was that one of the other nearby campsites was best accessed via ours. In other words, a couple of our neighbors kept walking through our space. Other than that, it was a great experience.
Chris C
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Loop B
Most of the campsites are nicely spaced, with enough vegetation between to give some privacy. We think Site 047 in Loop B was one of the best. Our photos are available at http://photos.vacationlovers.net/albums/sequoia-national-park-1/
The campground is quiet, and at the west end a trail leads to the Muir Grove of Sequoias.
The free park shuttle stops at several locations within the campground, and it is the best way to visit the highlights within the National Park.
Thomas R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: Loop F
The campground was very crowded but we had a good time there. It is close to Lodgepole visitor center and Stony creek lodge (gas available here). The keeping the restrooms clean was challenging with the crowds. Bears came through the campground every night so be sure to use the bear boxes. My only complaint is that we have a small travel trailer and the site was advertised as "Slight Grade" and it was not what I would consider slight. I was able to get into the site and get level but it took every leveling block I carry plus some wood. We visited the visitor center, crystal cave, and did a few nice hikes. Utilizing the shuttle bus allowed some one way hikes as well.
Stuart S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: Loop D
Campsite was beautiful. Restrooms were clean and water source was convenient.
Scott R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Loop D
Lovely campground. Decent sized camp sites, and super easy check-in. Great location for exploring Sequoia.
Henry R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: Loop E
We really enjoyed camping here. About the only thing we did _not_ like was that one of the other nearby campsites was best accessed via ours. In other words, a couple of our neighbors kept walking through our space. Other than that, it was a great experience.
Marcelina B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: Loop E
Campsite was not as pictured. The parking was not accurate and barely fit 1 vehicle. It would not fit two as advertised. Also the bathroom trail goes directly through the middle of the site. So be prepared to have strangers walking through the site all the time.
Stijn B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop B
Overall nice campground. Campsite was clean and included a good picnic table. Only downside was that we were on the edge of the campground on a hill, it was therefore difficult to find a good position for the tent.
Kelsey C
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 161, Loop: Loop F
The campsite itself was great - lots of space, good quality picnic table & fire pit/grate. Our only complaint was the cleanliness of the bathrooms, it didn't really seem like they were paid much attention throughout the day - especially into the evening - by the rangers. Additionally, there was a large group camping near us with A LOT of kids, and the kids were very disruptive in the morning and evening hours when we were trying to sleep.
Matt D
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Loop D
Very clean, well-maintained, had a wonderful experience and staff were incredibly helpful at all times. Only comment for review would be that the boundaries between RV campers and tent-campers are razor thin, ie, camp policies say that you can fire up your generator at certain times, but even within those time frames, if you do this, know that you're going annoy everyone around you regardless (one group knocked on our RV door about the noise).... which I get of course, but if you're a relatively-new RV user with a family, it can be a bit frenetic for your first time out. Learning curve, I guess? Otherwise, would definitely visit again (and be a bit more judicious about where we park for the night)...
Location Dorst Creek Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Address:
Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park 47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
Both roads leading to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks approach from the west. They are open all day, every day, depending on weather. From the east, no roads reach the park boundary.
The main park road, The Generals Highway, connects the north and south entrances. Winter storms may cause temporary closures from Grant Grove to Lodgepole.
- It takes about 1 1/4 hours to drive to the campground from the south park entrance (198E) or 45 minutes from the north park entrance (180E).
- Notice: 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.
Arriving from the south (Highway 198):
- From Highways 65 or 99, go east on Highway 198E. Follow signs for Sequoia National Park to the park entrance.
- Highway 180E may be reached from Highway 198E using Highway 63N from Visalia.
Arriving from the north (Highway 180):
- From Fresno, take Highway 180E, following signs to Kings Canyon National Park.
- Once in the park, follow signs to Sequoia National Park and Lodgepole.
Dorst Creek Campground is accessible via The Generals Highway, which connects the north and south entrances of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The campground can be reached from the south via Highway 198E or from the north via Highway 180E.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6361 / -118.81
Elevation: 2056 feet
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 31 min
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Last updated: June 4, 2026