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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
Varies
Season
Open annually from J...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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32588 Highway 190, Springville, CA 93265
Self-sufficient tent campers with high-clearance vehicles who want quiet forest camping at no cost. Reviewers consistently find space and solitude even on busy summer weekends, and early-summer creek fishing in Peppermint Creek is a real draw. Bring everything: water, food, and a
No potable water, no restrooms, and supplies are 31 miles back in Springville. Low-clearance cars will struggle on the sandy, rough access road. A few visitors have noted the social atmosphere feeling less warm and open than most dispersed areas, so solo campers or groups outside
Reference information about Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>7100-foot elevation. Undeveloped dispersed camping area within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Fishing available in nearby Peppermint creek, check with the Department of Fish and Wildlife for regulations. No services, no fee.</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sequoia/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd883625"><strong>Dispersed Camping Rules, Regulations, and Tips</strong></a></p>
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The area opens June 1 and closes November 15. July and August bring the most comfortable conditions, with daytime highs around 65–80°F and nights dropping to 35–50°F. Early to mid-summer is best for creek fishing and trail access. Reviews note the area stays clean and spacious even on busy weekends, so solitude is still possible. Snow arrives late in the fall and makes the area inaccessible through winter and spring.
Open June–Nov; July–Aug best with highs 65–80°F and cool nights—prime season.
Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area is an undeveloped camping space located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 7100 feet. It is a primitive camping area with no services or fees, making it suitable for those seeking a back-to-basics experience in nature. Notable amenities like potable water and picnic tables are explicitly absent, and visitors need to come prepared with all necessary supplies. Users describe the area as quiet and clean, with 'plenty of privacy' and 'always a lot of space,' even during busy weekends.
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