Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232809
When Belknap reopens
Belknap's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
47
Openings · last 90 days
98
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 98 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 21:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 23 of 98 detected openings (23.5%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–16 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 013 | 12 | 12.2% |
| 004 | 12 | 12.2% |
| 003 | 10 | 10.2% |
| 014 | 9 | 9.2% |
| 010 | 8 | 8.2% |
Site 013 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 30 – May 3, 2027 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 52 tracked site-nights (Apr 30 – May 3, 2027): 46 open for online reservation · 6 reserved.
Where the open windows are
11.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 46 of 52 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 30 – May 3, 2027Not open online11.5%
Open site-nights46 / 52
Reserved (of online inventory)6 / 52
Weekday openings13
Weekend openings33
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 13 fall on weekdays and 33 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 36 of 39 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 4 |
| 002 | 4 |
| 003 | 4 |
| 004 | 4 |
| 006 | 4 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 30, 2027. That is about 179 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 30, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 30, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
46 open site-nights across 13 sites at Belknap, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 10 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 30, 2027 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 3 sites take 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 002 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 003 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 004 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 006 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 007 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 009 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 010 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 014 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 015 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 011 | 35 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 012 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Belknap
Overview
Belknap Campground, elevation 4,800 feet, is located east of Porterville, CA off state highway 190 in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Western Divide Ranger District. It sits within the Belknap and McIntyre giant sequoia groves.
Recreation
Trails in the monument are open to hikers, horseback riders and bikers. The trails wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains and alongside wild rivers.
A hiking trail also starts within the campground, leading into the sequoia grove, with fishing in Tule River along the way.
Facilities
Belknap offers about 13 tent camping sites that can accommodate up to 6 guests each. Vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas are all provided.
Natural Features
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.
The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.
15 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups13 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Springville, California, proceed east on State Highway 190 for approximately 15 miles. Turn east on Nelson Drive and continue about a mile to the campground.
BikingCampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232809 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232809 · Belknap · CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Belknap?
Reservations for Belknap are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 46 of 52 tracked site-nights are open (88.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 98 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Belknap?
Campsite Sniper detected 98 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Belknap?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 30, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Belknap fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 13 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Belknap?
May 2027, with 36 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 39.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Belknap?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-16 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Belknap?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Belknap begins Apr 30, 2027 — about 179 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 30, 2027.
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