Belknap Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Belknap Campground
Located 19 miles east of Springville , California , take State Highway 190 to the community of Camp Nelson . Turn onto Nelson Drive and follow the signs through town. Elevation is 4,800 feet. Open from April 15 - October 31 depending on weather conditions. The campground has 15 single family units. No trailers or RVs allowed. Vault toilets, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. Nearby hiking trails pass through giant sequoia groves. Belknap Creek runs through the campground and the Middle Fork of the Tule River is within walking distance. Fishing is available year around in the Tule River Drainage with a valid CA Fishing License. Consult CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife for specific regulations. Supplies are available at Camp Nelson and Pierpoint Springs located within 2 miles of the campground. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire . ExplorUS All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com) , or call their home office at 661-429-1599, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269.
Before you go
Season
April 15 – Nov. 15
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit. No trailers or RVs allowed.
Hours
April 12 - October 27
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.