U.S. Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest · California

Cedar Creek Campground

Cedar Creek Campground is currently closed due to damage from the 2016 Cedar Fire. 4800-foot elevation. 11 campsites, with fishing on Cedar Creek. This high elevation campground is a more rustic and mountainous area. The campground offers picnic tables and restrooms. Unsuitable for trailers. Cedar Creek runs the entire length of the campground on both the north and south sides of Hwy 155.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served11 sitesFreeTents only

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Cedar Creek Campground
Photo from the area. U.S. Department of Agriculture Lance Cheung/Multimedia Phot (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesFree of charge
AccessibilityAccessible by passenger car except during the winter months where chains may be required at any time due to snow

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestSequoia National Forest
BookingNo reservations required.
FeesFree of charge
RulesHwy 155 is subject to chain requirements during the winter months due to snow on the road.

Sequoia National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cedar Creek Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.65 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowFebruary: 3.53 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.09 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowApril: 1.73 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMay: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.19 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 3.30 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.4°F averageFebruary: 43.2°F averageMarch: 46.1°F averageApril: 49.5°F averageMay: 56.4°F averageJune: 63.8°F averageJuly: 70.7°F averageAugust: 69.8°F averageSeptember: 64.7°F averageOctober: 55.5°F averageNovember: 47.0°F averageDecember: 41.4°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Glennville, 7 miles from the campground at 3,140 feet, station USC00043463 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 19 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 6 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates35.7490° N, 118.5824° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗9.8 mi
Outdoor gearTriple Crown Outfitters ↗31.7 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗40 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1 mi
    Owl
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 1.4 mi
    Spout Spring
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
  • 1.5 mi
    Bohna Ridge ↗
    4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Portuguese ↗
    6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.6 mi
    Unal Interpretive
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Sand Shed
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Sequoia National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California

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    Ann Marie Brown, 2021
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    Tom Stienstra, 2022
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cedar Creek Campground?

No. Cedar Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations required. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Creek Campground?

Nothing. Cedar Creek Campground is listed as free. Free of charge

Source: Forest Service

Is Cedar Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Cedar Creek Campground have?

11 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Cedar Creek Campground?

Cedar Creek Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Cedar Creek Campground?

Accessible by passenger car except during the winter months where chains may be required at any time due to snow.

Source: Forest Service

What if Cedar Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are White River Campground (7.3 mi), Evans Flat Campground (7.4 mi, first-come), and Live Oak (7.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby