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Quaking Aspen Group Campground

Located along the Western Divide Highway a quarter of a mile past the end of State Highway 190 (27 miles east of Springville).  The campground was named for the quaking aspen trees that grow in the area.  The trees are a shimmering brilliant green in the spring and deep russet-gold in the fall.  Hiking is available on the many trails near the campground.

The campground has 32 single family units, two of which are accessible, including a vault toilet. Some units can accommodate recreational vehicles up to a maximum length of 24 feet.  Sanitary facilities, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided. Open from May 30 through October 31 weather depending.  Elevation is 7,200 feet.  Fishing season is open for Peppermint Creek and streams in the Golden Trout Wilderness from the last Saturday in April to November 15; the Tule River Drainage, which includes Boulder and Belknap Creeks, and the Tule River, are open to fishing year around.  Consult the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife for specific regulations.  Supplies are available at Ponderosa Lodge located approximately 2 miles from the campground.

Group sites are adjacent to the main campground and are available by RESERVATION ONLY.  There are three 12 person sites, two 25 person sites, and two 50 person sites available.   The parking area does not accommodate RV hookups.

ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit, About Explorus - HospitalityManagement (goexplorus.com), or call 559-745-4209

General Information

May 23 - Oct 25, 2025

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Group (nonelectric) Site: $116 per night
Group (nonelectric) Site: $58 per night
Group Tent Only (nonelectric) Site: $233 per night
Group Tent Only (nonelectric) Site: $116 per night

Group site #1 is $233 per night and can hold a maximum of 50 people. Group site #2 is $127 per night and can hold a maximum of 25 people. Group site #3 is $58 per night and can hold a maximum of 12 people.  Group site #4 is $116 per night 

Contact Name: ExplorUs - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com)

Contact Phone: 559-745-4209

Photo of the Western Divide Ranger District Office taken 6/24/2025

Address: 32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265
Phone: 559-539-2607
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.87971499

Longitude: -118.5438998

Directions

From Porterville take Highway 190 East to Springville. Continue fromSpringville approximately 28 miles to the Quaking Aspen Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated September 4, 2025