California · published-coordinate region
Upper Stony Creek Campground
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USDA Forest Service17Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
17Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway.
Recreation
Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding.
Visitors can also hike around and fish in the creeks by the campgrounds.Facilities
Upper Stony Creek offers 17 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.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
Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 17 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
17
Vehicle limit
17
Vehicle length
17
Driveway entry
17
Shade
15
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
17
Operator directions
From Fresno, California, take highway 180 east towards Kings Canyon/Sequoia Park. Take the Generals Highway fork to the right. After approximately 13 miles, the campground entrance will be on the left.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
17 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 17 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 002 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 018 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 020 UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-09-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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