Abel Canyon Campground
Santa Barbara, California
Campground in California.
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POINTS OF INTERESTMountain Home Area – Mountain Home, Middle Tule, and Upper Tule Groves of Giant Sequoias; Mountain Home Guard Station Rental Cabin; Long Meadow Trail to Redwood Crossing and the Golden Trout WildernessTule Canyon – Upper and Lower Coffee Camp Day Use Areas; The Stairs Day Use Area; Wishon Campground; Wishon Rental Cabin, Doyle Springs Trail to Wishon Grove, Fox Farm Road to Alder Creek GroveCamp Nelson Area – Belknap and Coy Flat Campgrounds; Nelson Trail through Belknap,
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Kernville is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
California weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Kernville.
Don't miss local attractions near Kernville. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Awesome place right outside Sequoia national Park nestled on a beautiful property on a River. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. Lots of calm places to swim even with little kids. Dog friendly but there are black bear in the area so be cautious. Extremely fair prices and it’s so beautiful. Spots are a little close together but it’s worth it for sure especially if you get a river spot. Awesome place right outside Sequoia national Park nestled on a beautiful property on a River. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. Lots of calm places to swim even with little kids. Dog friendly but there are black bear in the area so be cautious. Extremely fair prices and it’s so beautiful. Spots are a little close together but it’s worth it for sure especially if you get a river spot.
Mar 18, 2026
Sequoia RV Ranch used to be one of our favorite spots...but now with the Airbnb on the other side if the creek , it sucks. You're far more likely to have to deal with some jerks blaring crap thumping music than have a peaceful stay. We're done here. Left our campsite early to get some peace at home. Will pass on Sequoia RV Ranch in the future. P.S...we totally get its not the RV parks fault...but... Sequoia RV Ranch used to be one of our favorite spots...but now with the Airbnb on the other side if the creek , it sucks. You're far more likely to have to deal with some jerks blaring crap thumping music than have a peaceful stay. We're done here. Left our campsite early to get some peace at home. Will pass on Sequoia RV Ranch in the future. P.S...we totally get its not the RV parks fault...but we're not paying these prices for a picturesque nightmare you cant tune out. This is on the level of torture and unfair to the entire RV park.
Mar 18, 2026
Great place to come rving or tenting, A little spendy, but what isn't these days. From 50amp hook-ups to tent spaces. We go about twice a year. Nice river views/access. Quiet and we'll kept.
Mar 18, 2026
We stayed at Sequoia RV Ranch and overall had a very positive experience. We checked in late, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The campground felt safe, with helpful staff and plenty of other campers around. Our RV hookup was seamless. We were close enough to hear the leisurely flow of the river, which made the setting peaceful. We didn’t use the showers or laundry, but note th... We stayed at Sequoia RV Ranch and overall had a very positive experience. We checked in late, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The campground felt safe, with helpful staff and plenty of other campers around. Our RV hookup was seamless. We were close enough to hear the leisurely flow of the river, which made the setting peaceful. We didn’t use the showers or laundry, but note that they are coin-operated. The bathrooms were fine, though they could be a bit better maintained. Sites felt roomy, though some are tight or shaded by low branches... just something to keep in mind when parking your RV. Wi-Fi worked reasonably well throughout the campground. Bonus: Visit in April when citrus trees are blooming... the drive from the west coast is truly scenic with a memorable floral scent. Overall, a solid and convenient base for exploring Sequoia National Park... we’d stay again
Mar 18, 2026
Only the spaces for RVs are very clearly marked and by "very clearly", I do mean there is just a handwritten number on each one of the electrical boxes. The map is a general guide but there is really no indication over which road is a road or where that road goes to. The prices are the highest we have seen so far in California; we've been traveling in the state for 7 months. 30 amp: $80 50 amp: $8... Only the spaces for RVs are very clearly marked and by "very clearly", I do mean there is just a handwritten number on each one of the electrical boxes. The map is a general guide but there is really no indication over which road is a road or where that road goes to. The prices are the highest we have seen so far in California; we've been traveling in the state for 7 months. 30 amp: $80 50 amp: $88 "Premium" 30 amp: $74 "Premium" 50 amp: $81 "Water, electric, cable river" $68 Water/electric: $55 RV dry camping/tent camping: $44 Rates are based on two adults. Anyone over 13 years old is an additional adults and that will be $2 extra, per person. If you would like a small tent with your RV it is an extra $10. AT&T is the only provider with cell reception in the area. The campground does have Wi-Fi but due to the capacity of people staying it was insanely slow. 95% of the RV camp spots were already taken and the other 5% were already reserved for the next day. If this campground were to be functioning at full capacity, it would be making $121,110 (not including any of their extra fees) per MONTH. They closed all BLM land in the area for 10+ miles.. we came in late at night, nearly sunrise, and were just trying to find a safe place to rest for a few hours. We can't use an RV plugin to power at the moment but we did appreciate a somewhat safe place for a couple of hours that had a place to "boondock" (dry camp).
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