Quaking Aspen Cabin
Quaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The one-bedroom, one-story cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for cool days and nights. The bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a bunk bed. The living room has a futon that sleeps two, as well as a couch and a dining table with six chairs. The fully-equipped kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The cabin also has a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower. A picnic table and campfire ring are available outside. Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, insect repellent and dish towels.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 east. Continue through Springville for approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground. From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 65 North to Highway 190 east. Continue for approximately 28 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Camp Nelson, California |
| Coordinates | 36.1211° N, 118.5437° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireCyrus
30 mi from the campground · 543 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireLand
45 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
50 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Triple Crown Outfitters ↗ | 26.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 30.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 45.8 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miNelson3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miFreeman Creek ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miLewis Camp ↗21.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miNeedles Lookout2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miBear Creek1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miClicks Creek ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
- 5.8 miGolden Trout Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 303,713 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Quinn Ranger StationBuilding · Mineral King · 14.2 mi
Natural features
The cabin is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, just a few miles from several groves of Giant Sequoias. Other nearby points of interest include the Needles Lookout, Dome Rock and Trail of 100 Giants. Because the cabin is located at a 7,000 foot elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to have an early fall dusting of snow before the cabin closes for the season.
Recreation
Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. Visitors enjoy exploring surrounding sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River. The nearby Freeman Creek Grove is a 1,425-acres unlogged grove featuring several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree. There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. The Summit Trailhead, about 10 miles north of the campground, offers access to excellent hiking. The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation. There is also an amphitheater near the cabin where interpretive programs hosted by the Forest Service are held periodically during the summer.
Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Quaking Aspen Cabin?
Sites at Quaking Aspen Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Quaking Aspen Cabin?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Quaking Aspen Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Quaking Aspen Cabin?
The cabin also has a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Quaking Aspen Cabin?
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 Quaking Aspen Cabin?
Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Quaking Aspen Cabin?
Camp Nelson, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Quaking Aspen Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Quaking Aspen (under 0.1 mi), Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area (2.8 mi, first-come), and Belknap (3.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby