Camp Four And Half Cabin
Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in Sequoia National Forest. The cabin sits within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, about 60 miles east of Fresno, California. The cabin was built in 1957 as a residence and office by Forest Service rangers and their families until the early1980's. Dedicated volunteers and employees restored the cabin and converted it to an overnight rental for the public. Cooridinates: 36.86237185800359, -119.12235193122501
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 50 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 4 | 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 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 22 ft |
| Accessibility | Site 001 is listed accessible |
A generator provides electricity for the cabin. It is equipped with a heater and swamp cooler for temperature control. The two-bedroom, one-bath cabin sleeps six people. There are two twin beds, a queen and a double hide-a-bed, all with pillows. The kitchen has a propane stove and refrigerator, kitchen table and benches and dishes, pots and pans. The living area offers a couch and rocking chair. There is a tub/shower combination and toilet in the bathroom. Toilet paper, kitchen soap and garbage bags are provided. Outdoors there are five lawn chairs, a grill and picnic table. There is also room outdoors to pitch tents for additional guests. Guests should bring linens, towels and all food items.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Fresno, California take Highway 180 to Academy Avenue. Turn left (north) and proceed one mile to the intersection with Belmont Avenue. Turn right (east) on Belmont. Proceed east on Belmont which turns into Trimmer Springs Road.
| Nearest town | Dunlap, California |
| Coordinates | 36.8623° N, 119.1224° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
10 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
11 mi from the campground
- WildfireLand
16 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
| Outdoor gear | Shaver Lake Sports ↗ | 20.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 44.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Pine Flat Dam, Bear Wallow and Granite Dike Trailheads, Kings River National Recreation Trail.
- 3.1 miHermit's Hole Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 5.3 miKings River Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.2 miChicago Stump Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.6 miMillwood Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 10.7 miCherry Gap Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 12.4 miCedarbrook Picnic Area ↗Day use
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- 12.9 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (North) ↗Fishing site
- 13.1 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (South) ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miBear Wallow ↗7.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miLake2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miRogers Ridge ↗5.3 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
Sierra National Forest begins about 1.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.4 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 1.9 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 11.9 miSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 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
- Gamlin CabinBuilding · Wilsonia · 11.5 mi
- Dinkey Creek BridgeStructure · Dinkey Creek · 14.3 mi
Natural features
The cabin sits along the beautiful Kings River. In the spring, the region is ablaze with wildflowers and high water attracts whitewater boaters. The Kings River is classified as a Wild and Scenic River, and is within the spectacular Kings River Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. The cabin is also far away from the lights of any city or town, offering a dark and starry night sky.
Recreation
Guests can fish, swim, kayak or whitewater raft in the Kings River. The river is swift and cold and can be dangerous at peak flows in April through June. Enter the river at your own risk. The river becomes tranquil in late summer and fall. The section of the Kings River from Garnet Dike to Pine Flat Lake is open to fishing year round with a two fish limit. A California fishing license is required. There are trails on both the north and south side of the river for hiking and horseback riding and roads for off-road vehicles. The area is great for wildlife viewing, bird watching, star gazing, and artistic pursuits such as painting and photography.
Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Four And Half Cabin?
Sites at Camp Four And Half 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 Camp Four And Half Cabin?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Camp Four And Half Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Camp Four And Half Cabin?
The longest site here provides 22 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 there showers or a dump station at Camp Four And Half Cabin?
There is a tub/shower combination and toilet in the bathroom.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Camp Four And Half Cabin?
Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Camp Four And Half Cabin?
Guests can fish, swim, kayak or whitewater raft in the Kings River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Four And Half Cabin?
Dunlap, California. Pine Flat Dam, Bear Wallow and Granite Dike Trailheads, Kings River National Recreation Trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Camp Four And Half Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Gravel Flat Camping Area (0.5 mi, first-come), Camp 4 Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), and Green Cabin Flat Campground (1.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby