Recreation area

South Sierra Wilderness

Sequoia National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Fragile meadowlands, forested ridges, rolling hills, and craggy, steep peaks describe this wilderness, which is shared with the Inyo National Forest. The relatively gentle terrain of the 24,650 acres on the Sequoia portion is ideally suited to family-oriented recreation. Elevations range from 6,100 feet near Kennedy Meadows to the summit of Olancha Peak at 12,123 feet.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.