Grouse Valley Cabin Complex
USFS · Camping Area · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.6975, -118.9725
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility is actually a complex of three cabins, including the Caretakers Cabin, Hillside Cabin and Lakeside Cabin.The Lakeside Cabin is the largest of the three and can accommodate up to 12 people. Both the Hillside Cabin and the Caretakers Cabin, which is a guesthouse attached to the garage, can accommodate 10 people.The property is nestled in an open scenic valley, which contains two lakes surrounded by pine and oak trees and a few small fruit and nut orchards. The serenity and open space provided at Upper Grouse presents visitors with a rare opportunity to enjoy the Sequoia National Forest apart from the traditional campground experience.Natural Features: The Upper Grouse Valley is located approximately 11 air miles north of Springville, California, at an elevation of around 4,800 feet. Vegetation on the property includes riparian, mixed conifer (ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white fir), an apple orchard, an almond orchard and other various landscaping plants.The property includes a lower man-made lake filled with the water from a spring-fed upper man-made lake. Because the cabins are located at an elevation of 4,800 feet, visitors need to be prepared for a variety of weather including warm afeeternoons, chilly nights and afeeternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to experience a dusting of snow during the early spring and later fall months.The lands surrounding the cabins are open to public walk-in access and other visitors may be in the vicinity during your stay.Recreation: Visitors are invited to fish, canoe and hike around the lakes on the property. All California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service regulations apply.There is a barn, hay shed and horse corrals onsite to accommodate visitors with horses, as well as a pasture located adjacent to the Caretakers Cabin. Visitors are welcome to bring their horses and enjoy riding in th
From the USFS.
Is Grouse Valley Cabin Complex free?
Yes. Grouse Valley Cabin Complex is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Grouse Valley Cabin Complex?
GPS Info.(Latitude, Longitude):36.30033,-118.8102836?18'1"N,118?48'37"WThe county road from Springville to the cabin is narrow with many sharp turns, and vehicles over 22 feet are not advised.Take Highway 190 east from Porterville to Springville. After passing through Springville, take a left on Balch Park Road. Drive approximately 10.5 miles, then turn left onto Blue Ridge Dr./Co Route 276/Mtn Rd 276. Travel 6 miles to arrive at the Upper Grouse Valley Area on the right.Go through the gate and close and lock the gate behind you. Travel down the dirt road approximately a mile. The cabins will on your left through another gate, which should also be closed and locked upon entry.The Caretakers Cabin is located on the left immediately after the second gate. The Hillside Cabin is located on the right immediately after the second gate. The Lakeside Cabin is located at the end of the cabin driveway.
Nearby
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- Sunset Campground2.8 mi
- SUNSET CAMPGROUND (CA)2.8 mi
- Azalea Campground3.2 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites3.3 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground (CA)3.3 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground3.3 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites3.3 mi
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.
