White River Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.8445, -118.6352
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The White River Campground sits in a stand of mature cedar along the banks of the White River at an altitude of 4,000 feet. The campgrounds are approximately 8 miles from the popular California Hot Springs. Natural Features: The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world ' s largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest ' s lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. Recreation: Fishing and hiking, along with camp-side river wading, are popular pursuits. The river narrows to a creek-size width near the campgrounds. Facilities: This is a remote, tent-only site set back a distance from the road. Vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas are provided. This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome comment forms are available from campground hosts or online. Nearby Attractions: Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby sequoia groves and hot springs. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
From the USFS.Official page
Is White River Campground free?
No. White River Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to White River Campground?
GPS Info.(Latitude, Longitude):35.84583,-118.6347235¿¿50 '45"N,118¿¿38 '5"WFrom Highway 99, turn east onto J22. Proceed on J22 through California Hot Springs to the "T" intersection. Turn right at intersection M56 through Pine flat. Go 3 miles on the gravel road and turn directly across the bridge. The entrance is a quarter-mile past the bridge on the right side.
Nearby
- POSO GUARD STATION CABIN2.6 mi
- Leavis Flat Campground3.3 mi
- Leavis Flat Campground3.5 mi
- Frog Meadow Campground3.9 mi
- Cedar Creek Campground7.2 mi
- HOLEY MEADOW7.6 mi
- Holey Meadow Group Campground7.6 mi
- Redwood Meadow Campground9.4 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.
