South Fork Campground has water available from Mid-May through Mid-October
Photo: NPS Photo
About
South Fork Campground and its access road were heavily and extensively damaged by floods and landslides from winter storms. The dirt road is currently impassible. The campground is closed until further notice. All sites are first-come, first-served. This small, primitive campground is in a remote area of the foothills on the South Fork of the Kaweah River, away from main park highways and features. There is no potable water. Trailers and RVs are not permitted.
Campsites
Location
Mile 12.3, South Fork Road
Sequoia National Park, CA 93271
Fees
Hours
Closed until further notice due to extensive damage from flooding and landslides during strong winter storms. When open, the campground is open year-round. No potable water available.
Reservations
No reservations are available for this campground. All sites are first-come, first-served.
Directions
Take Highway 198 to the town of Three Rivers. Five miles before the main Sequoia park entrance, turn onto South Fork Road and travel east for 12.3 miles. The paved road ends a short distance before you reach South Fork Campground, and a dirt road continues to the campsites, ending at the Ladybug Trailhead. The dirt portion of the road is rough, and cars with low clearance are not recommended.
Weather
This campground is at 3,600 feet (1,100 m). Summers are usually hot and dry, and winters are cool and rainy. Snow is possible in winter.
Accessibility
Uneven, unpaved terrain in this campground.
No cell reception.
In summer, fire restrictions are often in effect in this campground due to dry conditions and the potential for accidental human-caused fire. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Restrictions change as weather and fire conditions change. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
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Not allowed
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You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. For more information: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm.
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While there are currently no designated accessible campsites, the park is dedicated to improving sites in the near future.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Primitive Camping Areas