White River Campground
The White River Campground sits in a stand of mature cedar along the banks of the White River at an altitude of 4,000 feet. The campgrounds are approximately 8 miles from the popular California Hot Springs. 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.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Standard campsite: $23-25/night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Sequoia National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made 3 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance. |
| Fees | Standard campsite: $23-25/night |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 35.8458° N, 118.6347° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Triple Crown Outfitters ↗ | 31.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 43.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.4 miCorral Creek Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 11.5 mi
- 14.5 miTillie Creek Launch Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWhite River2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miFrog Meadow3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miCattle Run2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miDeer Creek3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSugarloaf1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSequoia Grove1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
This campground sits inside Sequoia National Forest.
- inSequoia National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,160,053 acres
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White River Campground?
Sites at White River Campground take reservations. Reservations must be made 3 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at White River Campground?
Standard campsite: $23-25/night
Source: Forest Service
Is White River Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to White River Campground?
White River Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if White River Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Leavis Flat Campground (3.3 mi, first-come), Cedar Creek Campground (7.3 mi, first-come), and Holey Meadow (7.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby