Grouse Valley Cabins
Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility is a complex of two cabins; the Lakeside Cabin and the Hillside Cabin. The Lakeside Cabin is the largest of the two and can accommodate up to 12 people. The Hillside Cabin accommodate up to 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.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Cabin | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 10 / 4 | Yes | Preferred |
| Lakeside Cabin | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | 12 / 4 | Yes | Preferred |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | This rental does not honor the Golden Passport or the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass discounts. |
The 1,550 square foot Lakeside Cabin is two-story log cabin with an 8-foot covered deck on three sides. The 1,400 square foot Hillside Cabin is also a log cabin with an 8-foot deck on three sides. The cabins include a full kitchen, living and dining areas, full baths (the large house has two full baths) and large areas for bunks/beds. Additional amenities include hot showers, electricity, laundry facilities, and grills. If you plan on using the grill on the porch please bring your own charcoal briquettes. Cabin users should also provide linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, food and trash bags. Firewood can be purchased from local stores in Springville.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The county road from Springville to the cabins 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.
| Nearest town | Springville, California |
| Coordinates | 36.3003° N, 118.8103° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireLand
27 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
32 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
33 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- WildfireCyrus
47 mi from the campground · 543 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 27.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 30.3 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 1 miDevils Canyon1.7 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
Sequoia National Forest begins about 1.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.2 miSequoia National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,160,053 acres
- 2 miBlue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 906 acres
- 6.6 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
- Hockett Meadow Ranger StationBuilding · Silver City · 10.1 mi
- C. A. Elster BuildingBuilding · Springville · 11.7 mi
- Ash Mountain Entrance SignObject · Three Rivers · 13 mi
Natural features
The Upper Grouse Valley is approximately a fifty minute drive 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), and fruit orchards. The property has a lower and an upper man-made lake. At 4,800 feet elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a variety of weather including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to experience a dusting of snow during the early spring and later fall months. The land surrounding the cabins is open to the public who must walk-in so 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 Game and U.S. Forest Service regulations apply. There is a barn, hay shed, a pasture adjacent tot he Caretaker's Cabin, and horse corrals for visitors who choose to bring their horses to ride.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Grouse Valley Cabins?
Sites at Grouse Valley Cabins 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 Grouse Valley Cabins?
This rental does not honor the Golden Passport or the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass discounts.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Grouse Valley Cabins?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Grouse Valley Cabins have?
3 sites, including 2 cabins with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Grouse Valley Cabins?
The longest site here provides 20 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
Does Grouse Valley Cabins have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Grouse Valley Cabins?
Additional amenities include hot showers, electricity, laundry facilities, and grills.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Grouse Valley Cabins?
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 Grouse Valley Cabins?
Visitors are invited to fish, canoe, and hike around the lakes on the property. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Grouse Valley Cabins?
Springville, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Grouse Valley Cabins is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Horse Creek (10.2 mi), Wishon (11.2 mi), and Belknap Campground (11.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby