Belknap Campground
Located 19 miles east of Springville, California, take State Highway 190 to the community of Camp Nelson. Turn onto Nelson Drive and follow the signs through town. Elevation is 4,800 feet. Open from April 15 - October 31 depending on weather conditions. The campground has 15 single family units. No trailers or RVs allowed. Vault toilets, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. Nearby hiking trails pass through giant sequoia groves. Belknap Creek runs through the campground and the Middle Fork of the Tule River is within walking distance. Fishing is available year around in the Tule River Drainage with a valid CA Fishing License.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit. No trailers or RVs allowed. |
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. |
| Season | April 15 to Nov. 15 |
| Forest | Sequoia National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on their website at Belknap, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit. No trailers or RVs allowed. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 36.1416° N, 118.7470° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
44 mi from the campground · 466 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 33 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 34.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.8 miTule River ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miDunn Fire2.9 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
- 10.3 miBlue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 906 acres
- 14.2 miGolden Trout Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 303,713 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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On the National Register nearby
- C. A. Elster BuildingBuilding · Springville · 4 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Belknap Campground?
Sites at Belknap Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on their website at Belknap, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Belknap Campground?
Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit. No trailers or RVs allowed.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Belknap Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season April 15 to Nov. 15.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Belknap Campground?
Belknap Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Belknap Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wishon (5.7 mi), Coy Flat (7.2 mi), and Belknap (8.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby