Openings · last 7 days
12
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 12 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234672
When Upper Stony Creek Campground reopens
Upper Stony Creek Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
17
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 153 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 25 open for online reservation · 128 reserved.
Where the open windows are
83.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 25 of 153 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online83.7%
Open site-nights25 / 153
Reserved (of online inventory)128 / 153
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 25 of 153 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 17 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 005 | 5 |
| 012 | 4 |
| 002 | 3 |
| 003 | 3 |
| 007 | 3 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
25 open site-nights across 10 sites at Upper Stony Creek Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 005.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 17 sites take 25 ft, 13 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 002 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| 003 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 007 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 006 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
About Upper Stony Creek Campground
Overview
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet. Situated along the scenic Stony Creek, below Shell Mountain, and near the Stony Creek Trailhead, this is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground is also near the Jennie Lakes Wilderness region, and in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, on the Generals Highway.
Recreation
Hume Lake is a popular recreation destination where visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding.
Visitors can also hike around and fish in the creeks by the campgrounds.
Facilities
Upper Stony Creek offers 17 reservable campsites spread out along the creek. Vault toilets, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.
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
Day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove are popular activities.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups15 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Fresno, California, take highway 180 east towards Kings Canyon/Sequoia Park. Take the Generals Highway fork to the right. After approximately 13 miles, the campground entrance will be on the left.
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234672 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234672 · Upper Stony Creek Campground · CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
Reservations for Upper Stony Creek Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 83.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 25 of 153 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Upper Stony Creek Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 12 site-date openings at Upper Stony Creek Campground in the last 7 days, 17 over 30 days and 18 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 005. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Upper Stony Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
13 of the 17 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
September 2026, with 25 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 153.
When is the next open date at Upper Stony Creek Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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