Wishon Cabin
Wishon Cabin sits amid oaks and pines in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest. The cabin, perched at an elevation of 3,900 feet, is located at the entrance of the Wishon Campground, about an hour drive 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. It is now available for rent year-round, allowing visitors to enjoy the forest and available recreation.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles |
|---|---|
| 001 | 6 / 2 |
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
The one-story, two-bedroom cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for the cooler seasons. It has one bedroom equipped with a queen bed and a second bedroom equipped with two twin beds. The living room has a futon that sleeps two, a couch, a dining table and six chairs. The cabin also has a fully-equipped kitchen including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The bathroom includes a flush toilet and tub-shower. A picnic table and campfire ring are provided 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.
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Getting there
From Porterville,California, take Highway 190 east. Continue through Springville for approximately 8 miles to Wishon Drive. Turn left and travel about 4 miles. The cabin is at the entrance to Wishon Campground on the right hand side of the road. From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 65 North to Highway 190 east and follow the directions above.
| Coordinates | 36.1898° N, 118.6663° 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 ↗ | 34.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 38.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.1 miJacobson ↗5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miDoyle4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miDunn Fire2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miTule River ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miGriswold3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 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
- 8.7 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- C. A. Elster BuildingBuilding · Springville · 9.4 mi
- Quinn Ranger StationBuilding · Mineral King · 10.6 mi
- Hockett Meadow Ranger StationBuilding · Silver City · 12.9 mi
Natural features
Wishon Cabin is withing walking distance to the Doyle Springs Trailhead. This trail travels north along the Middle Fork Tule River, through the Wishon Grove of giant sequoias, and eventually reaches the Mountain Home State Forest area, which also has many giant sequoia trees. Because of the cabin's 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 a dusting of snow during the fall and winter months.
Recreation
Popular activities in the immediate area include hiking and fishing. Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting and more. Giant Sequoia groves are within a hour drive.
Nearby
Additional family and friends can camp in the nearby Wishon Campground.
Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wishon Cabin?
Sites at Wishon 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 Wishon Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wishon Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Wishon Cabin?
The bathroom includes a flush toilet and tub-shower.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Wishon Cabin?
Popular activities in the immediate area include hiking and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Wishon Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wishon (0.1 mi), Belknap (5 mi), and Coy Flat (5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby