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These are beautiful sites overlooking the Tule River, which runs right through our property. All sites are well spaced, offering exceptional privacy and access to multiple day-use spots along the river. Rope-assisted steps allow access the river and are just feet away from your camp site. The Tule River runs year-around and offer some of the most spectacular vistas in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Sites are ideal for small backpacking tents and medium-sized family tents and gear.
Located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains on the land of the Yokut people and bordering the Giant Sequoia National Monument, this 12-acre homestead (known simply as the Land) stretches along both sides of the Tule River and offers exceptional camping and outdoor experiential events.
The habits and vision of owner Donald McMillan reflects the Land's beauty and pristine natural habitats, inspiring daily living practices that value nature. The Land is his home and headquarters for organizing events that change the world and mindset of communities regarding respect for nature and preservation of culture and art. The Land is nestled in Blue oak woodland and riparian (river) habitat in the foothills of the Giant Sequoia National Monument and offers the ultimate in privacy and completely dark night skies for perfect star-gazing.
We are of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+/Two Spirit, arts, and justice activist communities and host only people embracing diversity, inclusion, self-reliance, reciprocity, and equality.
(24 hour security and our German Shepard ensures your comfort, privacy and safety)
We offer the listed campsites here plus gorgeous outdoor venues tailored for small-scale special events and featuring a covered outdoor kitchen and BBQ area, outdoor living and bedroom spaces, fireplaces and fire pits and two outdoor showers. It is rustic and best suited for minimum impact camping for those with camping experience or who may be on their first outting. Reach us for special event hosting.
Don and the people who come here respect the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace at gathering places on the Land. You should too.
All visitors must register online at www.wildplaces.net to receive details, directions, and a liability waiver to sign. We ask each member of a visiting group to complete this online waiver.
Toilets are composting or chemical and the hotwater shower is tucked inside the majestic canopy of a Live Oak tree. The toilets are located near the house which is a 5 minute walk or less from most sites.
Use your own camp stoves and opt to stay clear of the house entirely for maximum seclusion.
You provide tents, tent footprint (tarp), lights, sleeping bags, food, insect repellant, camp stove and other stuff. There is an outdoor, hot water shower. NO SOAP of ANY KIND IN THE RIVER. CARRY WASH WATER 10 FEET AWAY From THE RIVER.
upon request at reservation
Great food and service nestled deep in Sequoia National Forest. Getting here is tough, but we'll worth the trip.
To put it in context, the owner went to England for a master's in architecture to build one building...the dining pavilion at High Sierra Camp. He nailed it. Gorgeous setting, wonderful food, comfortable "tents"...all make for a wonderful experience. Hikes from the camp are challenging, but absolutely worth the effort. Beware the altitude at first, but you'll get used to it.
Drove up from San Francisco with the wife... we had a great time. We hiked Mitchell Peak and we were blown away. wow. The food was great the bed was soft and the showers were hot, what more can you ask for in the middle of the mountains. It was a long trek in, but well worth the drive. I gave excellent ratings on appeal because this place is really one of a kind. I went to their site an upload some photos here.
My grown daughter and I spent four nights at sequoia Sierra high camp. The weather was sunny but cool and the nights were cold – – it was the last week before the end of the season. We had a fabulous time. The food, staff, brother and Suzann The weather was sunny but cool and the nights were cold – – it was the last week before the end of the season. We had a fabulous time. The food, staff, Burr and Suzanne and accommodations were outstanding. We loved the hiking suggestions and coming back to camp to Hot showers. The staff even gave us hot water bottles to put in our beds. I would highly recommend Sequoia sierra high camp
I hesitantly write this review because I want to selfishly keep this amazing place all to myself. My daughter and I escaped to SHSC for father's day weekend and had an absolutely amazing time. Peaceful and cozy with amazing service and food. A real gem. As others have said it is remote and quite a trek to get there. Coming from sea level the hike in from the parking area at 10k feet was breathtaking....literally. A cold beer upon arrival made it all worth it. By the next morning we were pretty much acclimated and enjoyed some amazing hikes in solitude. The owners are genuinely caring people who go out of their way to make your stay special. They are a great resource for hiking trails as well. After a day of hiking you return to a hot shower, cold beer or wine and amazing food as the sun sets. Whether you enjoy a book outside the pavilion or in front of the fireplace the camp is truly refreshing. We will be back next year.
