U.S. Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest · California

Landslide

Landslide campground is at 5800' elevation and within Giant Sequoia National Monument.

More like this: reservable in California · tent only in California · pets allowed in California

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
A photo of Site 4 of Loop Landslide at LANDSLIDE with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Food StorageA photo of Site 8 of Loop Landslide at LANDSLIDE with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Food StorageA photo of Site 4 of Loop Landslide at LANDSLIDE with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Tent PadCampsite #5
Photos courtesy of Jessica Gross, Jessica Gross, DM Hume Lake RD 2024 · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only8
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
2NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
3NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
4NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
5NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
6NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
8NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
9NoneNo / –6 / 1Yes
7 ManagementNoneNo / –6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Landslide
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to USFS. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

5800-foot elevation. Nine campsites, including six tent-only sites, with hiking in two nearby groves of giant sequoias. 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. Compacted dirt surfaces, fee required Maximum RV length 16 feet. Special food storage rule in effect because this is black bear country! Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestSequoia National Forest
FeesCampsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle

Sequoia National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Landslide30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.03 inches of precipitation, 37.7 inches of snowFebruary: 7.33 inches of precipitation, 44.8 inches of snowMarch: 7.81 inches of precipitation, 35.1 inches of snowApril: 3.58 inches of precipitation, 20.0 inches of snowMay: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJune: 0.53 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowNovember: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 8.6 inches of snowDecember: 6.63 inches of precipitation, 30.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.9°F averageFebruary: 35.5°F averageMarch: 37.8°F averageApril: 41.0°F averageMay: 48.7°F averageJune: 58.2°F averageJuly: 65.6°F averageAugust: 65.4°F averageSeptember: 60.1°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 42.2°F averageDecember: 35.4°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grant Grove, 5 miles from the campground at 6,580 feet, station USC00043551 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 186 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Grant Grove, go 13 miles north on CA 180 and Hume Rd, then 3 miles south on FR13S09 past Hume Lake.

Coordinates36.7638° N, 118.8822° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    5 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    6 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Wildfire
    Land

    8 mi from the campground · 20 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗14 mi
Outdoor gearShaver Lake Sports ↗33.8 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗44.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

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    2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Quail Flat Ski
    3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 2.8 mi
    Kanawyer ↗
    11.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.3 mi
    Little Boulder Grove
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.4 mi
    Evans Grove Loop
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.2 mi
    Indian Basin ↗
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

This campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest and sits along Landslide Creek.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities abound with Hume Lake nearby, many miles of OHV roads, and hiking trails that can be found within the National Monument and nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California

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  • Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    Laurel Scheidt, 2022
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  • Moon Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
    Ann Marie Brown, 2021
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  • Moon California Camping
    Tom Stienstra, 2022
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Landslide?

Sites at Landslide are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Landslide?

Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Landslide?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Landslide open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Landslide have?

8 sites, including 8 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Landslide?

Landslide is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Landslide?

Yes, pets are allowed at Landslide. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Landslide?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What if Landslide is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Tenmile Campground (0.9 mi), Ten Mile Campground (1 mi), and Logger Flat Group (1.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby