Dorst Creek
Located 10 miles from the Giant Forest, under open stands of evergreen trees.
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Dorst Creek Details
Dorst Creek campground is located 10 miles from the Giant Forest, under open stands of evergreen trees. Opening and closing dates of areas and facilities may change depending on a variety of conditions: storms and related damage, water shortages, construction activities, hazard-tree concerns, and other issues. Region: Giant Forest area in Sequoia Elevation: 6,800 ft. (2,073 m) Open: Mid-June to Early September Reservations: Recommended, see below Fee: $20/night Number of sites: 218 Pets: Permitted Dump and water station: Yes Groceries, showers, laundry: 6 miles from Wuksachi Lodge, 8 miles to Lodgepole market Accessibility: Sites #6, #11, #172-175 are suitable for wheelchairs Ranger Programs: At the campground amphitheater Phone: Yes Restrooms: Flush toilets Food storage: Large food locker - 47"W x 33"D x 28"H You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks. Reservations All campsites (#1-218) including Group sites A, B, C, & D reservation dates are available from June-September. You may make reservations starting 6 months in advance of the date you would like to camp. For example, reservations for July 4 can be made starting January 4. Go online to www.recreation.gov or call toll free: 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) from 10 a.m. - midnight EST March 1 through Oct. 31, or 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. EST Nov. 1 through February. Customer Service: 888-448-1474. There is potential to have heavy snowpack in the campground in early Spring. If the park is unable to open all or portions of the campground that could affect your reservation the park will help you find a different campsite in a different park campground at no additional cost. For updated information please contact the parks at 1-559-565-3341. Download the Dorst Creek campground map for a larger, printable image. (PDF) http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/upload/dorst.pdf
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