Belknap Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.1414, -118.5971
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 31depending on weather conditions. The campground has 15 single family units. Trailers are not permitted. 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. Consult CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife for specific regulations. Supplies are available at Camp Nelson and Pier point Springs located within 2 miles of the campground. Rocky Mountain Recreation (RMR)All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with RMR. For additional information, please visit https://rockymountainrec.com, or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at760-376-1269.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Belknap Campground free?
No. Belknap Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Belknap Campground?
From Springville, CA, proceed east on State highway 190 approximately 15miles to Nelson Drive. Proceed east on Nelson Drive, approximately one mile, to Belknap Campground.
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No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
