I had mentioned to a couple of members about a very cool place I have been going for the last 6 years in the lower Sequoias where we stay at a little town called Camp Nelson (about 6 hours North). There is a small campsite we typically stay at that only has 13 sites called Camp Belknap Recreation.gov. The camp site is beautiful with towering 1,000+ year old Sequoias and the Tule river that runs through, with a small stream that splits off and also cuts right through the campsite. In the past it has had trout, but they are pretty dumb as they (from what I heard) have escaped from an upstream hatchery. There is an awesome hiking trail that goes all the way up to the top of the mountain (if you plan on taking all day) that goes along and crosses the river. I haven't spent much time exploring offroad trails but, I want to go do some exploring and find some new places.
We have typically done a guys trip, but would be open to having a open invitation to all those who would like to go. Since this is a hidden little gem and doesn't open until Memorial Weekend (Friday) it typically sells out in a couple days, but we can book up to 6 months in advance which is right around the corner. I have a reminder in my calendar to book sites in a couple of weeks since they sell out so quick. If we have anyone interested, I can book a group of sites together so we can take over a section of the site if not the whole thing. We typically try and squeeze 2 vehicles per spot since space is a premium (as you will see). I am already planning on getting at least 2 sites but can book as many as we have interest in.
Unfortunately they don't allow trailers, but they may allow something like the Falcon since it is shorter (but would have to check).
I fell in love with the place the first time I went, and have been going back ever since and I think anyone who goes would not be disappointed.
We have typically done a guys trip, but would be open to having a open invitation to all those who would like to go. Since this is a hidden little gem and doesn't open until Memorial Weekend (Friday) it typically sells out in a couple days, but we can book up to 6 months in advance which is right around the corner. I have a reminder in my calendar to book sites in a couple of weeks since they sell out so quick. If we have anyone interested, I can book a group of sites together so we can take over a section of the site if not the whole thing. We typically try and squeeze 2 vehicles per spot since space is a premium (as you will see). I am already planning on getting at least 2 sites but can book as many as we have interest in.
Unfortunately they don't allow trailers, but they may allow something like the Falcon since it is shorter (but would have to check).
I fell in love with the place the first time I went, and have been going back ever since and I think anyone who goes would not be disappointed.
