Wishon
Wishon Campground straddles two forks of the Tule River in the Sequoia National Forest, sitting at an elevation of 4,000 feet. A creek runs through the site into the Tule River, which originates in the Golden Trout Wilderness.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 33 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
33 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 04 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 05 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 06 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 07 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 08 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 09 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 11 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 12 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 13 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This year-round campground is configured in 3 parts: the Front Entrance section (sites 2-9) the Main Loop (sites 11-33) and the Doubles Spur (sites 34-36.) Wishon Campground offers 33 reservable campsites - 29 single sites and 4 double sites
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Highway 99, turn east on 190. Travel on 190 through Springville to Wishon Drive/M208. Turn left on Wishon Drive and travel about 4 miles. The entrance to Wishon Campground is on the right as the road curves to Doyle Springs.
| Coordinates | 36.1901° N, 118.6641° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireCyrus
37 mi from the campground · 543 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireLand
37 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
42 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
43 mi from the campground · 15 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Triple Crown Outfitters ↗ | 34.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 38.4 mi |
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Wishon Campground | Sequoia National Forest | Sierra Nevada, California | Site by Site Exp
Trails nearby
- 1 miJacobson ↗5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miDoyle4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miDunn Fire2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miTule River ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miGriswold3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miHossack2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
This campground sits inside Sequoia National Forest.
- inSequoia National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,160,053 acres
- 8.6 miGolden Trout Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 303,713 acres
- 11 miJohn Krebs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 39,740 acres
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.
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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
There are many hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Rose Grave Trailhead. Visitors can wade in the river at Wishon Fork.
Nearby
There are six small remnant giant sequoia groves in the area, including Wishon, Silver Creek, Burro, Maggie Mountain, Middle Tule and Upper Tule Groves.
Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wishon?
Sites at Wishon are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wishon?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wishon have?
35 sites, including 33 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wishon?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Wishon?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wishon. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wishon?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Wishon?
There are many hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Rose Grave Trailhead. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Wishon is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Belknap (4.9 mi), Coy Flat (5 mi), and Belknap Campground (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby