Recreation area

Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area

California — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

7100-foot elevation. Undeveloped dispersed camping area within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Fishing available in nearby Peppermint creek, check with the Department of Fish and Wildlife for regulations.  No services, no fee. Dispersed Camping Rules, Regulations, and Tips

Getting there

From Springville, go 31 miles east on CA 190, north on Western Divide Highway and east on Forest Road 21S07.

Elevation
6,966 ft

Activities

  • HIKING
  • CAMPING

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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.