Stony Creek Campground campground
Stony Creek Campground
Reservations are accepted at Stony Creek Campground, allowing campers to secure their spot prior to arrival. This is particularly beneficial during peak seasons when the campground tends to fill up quickly. To ensure availability, reservations should be made well in advance.
The best time to visit Stony Creek Campground is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and comfortable. Summers, on the other hand, can be scorching, making it less ideal for camping. It is advisable to check the weather forecast before planning a trip to the campground.
While exploring the camping area, campers can enjoy hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and wildlife sightings. However, it is essential to be cautious of rattlesnakes and other wildlife that may be encountered in the area. Visitors are advised to stay on designated trails and keep food stored properly to avoid attracting wildlife.
Overall, Stony Creek Campground offers a delightful camping experience, with its amenities, reservation system, and beautiful surroundings. By verifying information from multiple reliable sources, potential campers can ensure an accurate and enjoyable camping trip.
What's on-site at Stony Creek Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Stony Creek Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Stony Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Upper Stony Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Cove Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cove Camp Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Stony Creek Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 133 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca | 20 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Fountain Springs Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 520 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Stony Creek Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Lake | 2.6 in | 251.4 in | → |
| Blackcap Basin Goes | 24.4 in | -1.8 in | → |
| Upper Burnt Corral Meadow | 17.8 in | -0.1 in | → |
| Cottonwood Lakes | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tamarack Summit | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Huntington Lake | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Jennie Lakes
- Wilderness Monarch
- Sierra National Forest
- Willow Court Park
- Miller Brown Park
- John Krebs Wilderness (Draft Boundary)
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Weaver Lake
- Big Meadows Creek
- Jennie Lake
- Bearskin Creek
- Tenmile Creek
- Hume Lake Fishing Pier (South)
Points of interest
- Buck Rock Lookout
- Marble Mountain View
- Mcgee Overlook
- Indian Basin Grove
- Junction View
- Converse Basin Grove
Paddle runs
- Wilderness Boundary Just Below Tokopah Falls (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Confluence With The Middle Fork Kaweah River
- Wilderness Boundary (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Boundary Of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
- Lake 10,559 (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Wilderness Boundary Just Below Tokopah Falls
- Confluence Of Lone Pine And Hamilton (Deer) Creeks (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Wildernes Boundary
- Atwell Mill Trail Bridge At ~5,800 Ft (Boundary Extends 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of The River.) To Boundary Of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
- 8,000 Ft Contour Line (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To The Atwell Mill Trail Bridge At ~ 5,800 Ft
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Stony Creek Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Stony Creek Campground
Can I make reservations at Stony Creek Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Stony Creek Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Stony Creek Campground.