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1100-foot elevation. 5 campsites on the Kings Wild and Scenic River. Rafting is popular in the river, with up to Class III rapids in the river. This campground is within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Trails in the monument, open to hikers, horses, and bikes (outside the wilderness areas), wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains, and alongside wild rivers. Unsuitable for trailers, no drinking water Special food storage rule in effect because this is black bear country! Check current fire restrictions before venturing out.
From Fresno, go 47 miles east on CA 180, Piedra Road, 17 miles on Trimmer Springs Road (Forest Road 11S12), cross the river to the south, then go east on Davis Road (FOrest Road 12S01).
I absolutely love this place. My goto camp spot. The water is so refreshing! I also hike here about 20 times a year in the summer because it's along the river.
We found a spot and settled in. Plenty of wood for foraging. Not a bad spot.
Watch out for tarantulas around dusk time. This is an awesome place to go to get away from fresno. Plenty of fishing in the river.
Great campground. The road here is listed as 4wd only on some sites but can easily be driven by 2wd cars if you're not a speed demon. The river is close by and very easy to access. Definitely the best of the campground trio.
