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Belknap Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
15[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
20 ft[3]

Belknap is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Sequoia National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 15 tent only nonelectric campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov places Belknap east of Porterville, inside the Giant Sequoia National Monument[5]. Its description gives the elevation as 4,800 feet[5]. All 15 listed sites are tent only and nonelectric[1]. No site accepts an RV or trailer according to the listed equipment details[6]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. Recreation.gov lists a maximum of 6 people per site at most sites[9]. The description also mentions vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic areas[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 15
Site types[1] 15 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 20 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 15 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[9] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you bring an RV to Belknap?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 15 that accept a tent[6]. The longest length listed at any site is 20 feet[3].
Are dogs allowed at Belknap?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 15 campsites with this detail listed[10].
Are campfires allowed at Belknap?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 15 campsites with this detail listed[11]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
Can you reserve a site at Belknap?
Yes, Belknap can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
What are the check-in and check-out times at Belknap?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[7][8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 15 overnight campsites at Belknap: 15 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Belknap can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Belknap: 20 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Belknap is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Sequoia National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Belknap. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Belknap: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 15 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Belknap on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Belknap on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Belknap: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Belknap: yes at all 15 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Belknap: yes at all 15 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.