USDA Forest Service · California
Quaking Aspen
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in Giant Sequoia National Monument
- Sites
- 39
- Hookups
- 39 with water, 33 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 24
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,054 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- QUAKING ASPEN (NFSR 21S61) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Sequoia National Forest
- Nearest town
- Quaker Meadow
- Address
- CA
- Phone
- 559-539-5230
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Biking, Camping
34 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.
Recreation
Visitors can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River.
The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree.
There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.
Facilities
This popular campground includes three small group sites that accommodate up to 12 people per campsite, 30 standard sites, two cabin sites and four tent-only sites. Some sites overlook a meadow. An amphitheater, vault toilets and picnic areas are provided. Please note, there is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
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 and Grizzly Falls.
Nearby Attractions
The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 24° | 8° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 25° | 5° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 26° | 0° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 31° | 19° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 38° | 25° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 48° | 30° | 90° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 56° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 55° | 48° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 49° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 38° | 19° | 79° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 32° | 13° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 27° | 5° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Quaking Aspen Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Upper Peppermint Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Belknap · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 15 sites
- Coy Flat · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 19 sites
- Lower Peppermint Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
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