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California · Recreation.gov

Quaking Aspen Campground

36.1213° N / 118.5443° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
39 monitored sites

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232827

When Quaking Aspen reopens

Quaking Aspen's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
21
Openings · last 90 days
73

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
048121620161041013317MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 73

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 73 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
024664653646336434000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 5DMEDIAN · 13 DAYS OUTP75 · 25D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–25 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
012  1013.7%
022  68.2%
015  68.2%
013  56.8%
016  45.5%

Site 012 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 10. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 39 monitored sites

Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,098 unavailable (cause unspecified).

No online availability right now

Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,098 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 1,098

Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,098 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
0501001502000 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPENNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are marked unavailable.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 34 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

About Quaking Aspen

Overview

Quaking Aspen Campground is situated in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.

Recreation

Visitors can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River.

The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree.

There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.

Facilities

This popular campground includes three small group sites that accommodate up to 12 people per campsite, 30 standard sites, two cabin sites and four tent-only sites. Some sites overlook a meadow. An amphitheater, vault toilets and picnic areas are provided. Please note, there is limited turnaround space in this campground, restricting RVs longer than 26 feet in length.

This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

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 and Grizzly Falls.

Nearby Attractions

The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout.

39 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups34 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50

Getting there

From Porterville, California, take Highway 190 East to Springville. Continue from Springville approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.

CA559-539-5230
BikingCampingDay Use Area

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Quaking Aspen?

Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 1,098 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Quaking Aspen. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 73 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 16:20 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 Quaking Aspen?

Campsite Sniper detected 73 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.

Which sites at Quaking Aspen fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft. 31 of those 34 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Quaking Aspen?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-25 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

Does Quaking Aspen have online availability right now?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 1,098 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.

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