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Dorst Campground


Seven-and-a-half miles northwest of Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA

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4 of 5 stars
calif
4 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

We have stayed at Dorst almost every summer for the last 16 years with my wife and daughters. It has changed a lot, and a whole lot more crowded and much different type of campers. It is still my favorite place on earth. My family have met so many different people from all over the world, folks who have had... more

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5 of 5 stars
köln
15 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Beautiful site, friendly service, more or less clean restrooms, quiet at 10 pm, also not that busy at daytime, great starshine in the night! more

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2 of 5 stars
Southern California
18 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

If you are looking for off the beaten path, Dorst is not it! We had reservations from Sunday til Wed and changed gears and campgrounds immediately upon arrival. It was like the Sequoia suburbs! Way too many people, RV's, etc....hard to get a taste of nature with the hum and buzz of so many bikes, kids, radios, etc. more

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4 of 5 stars
Camarillo, Ca
1 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family
1
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My family stayed at Dorst for 5 days and we had absolutely no complaints. It was a fantastic trip for the whole family. When you get there the rangers give you a good ten min. bear safety talk because Dorst does have many black bears. We did see 3 bears just outside of campground and heard there were bears wondering... more

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1 of 5 stars
calif
31 Aug 2008

The campground is nice, but when we were at our site last weekend. A macho ranger screamed at me because I did not respond to him quickly. There were other campers all around us and I did not know that he was speaking to us at first. He was about 30 ft from everyone shouting from his truck, and screamed... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
25 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

Dorst Campground was surprisingly great. Don't let weather reports fool you (most websites stated the temperature at the base of the mountain range, which is in the 100's F during the day), but at Dorst it was 25 degrees cooler. You are in good proximity to several of Sequoia National Park's Sites, like Crystal Cave or the Giant Forest, plus... more

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2 of 5 stars
California
2 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2
people found this review helpful

My friend and I stayed at Dorst campground in Sequoia National Park recently (in 7/08). Between the two of us, we have 4 children, ranging in ages from 7 to 10. While the campground is beautiful and convienent (halfway between Lodgepole and Grant's Grove) we had bears in our campsite each night, even though we stored our food and other... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Jose, California
25 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

I really enjoyed Dorst Campground. We stayed at site 156. It was really huge. We had an RV and two tents. The spot was near an embankment that went down to a small creek. One of the guys we went with went fishing in the creek and caught some small fish. There was not a whole lot of shade during... more

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5 of 5 stars
Visalia, CA
2 Aug 2007 | Trip type: Family
2
people found this review helpful

My family and I stayed at Dorst for three days and we had absolutely no complaints. It was great all the way through. There are a few creeks and hiking trails and there isn't a dull sight around, everywhere you look it's absolutely gorgeous. When you get there the rangers give you a good ten min bear safety talk becasue... more

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5 of 5 stars
la verne, california
20 Dec 2003
76
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Dorst Creek, Sequoia is the place to go if you're looking for peace and quiet. The sites are pleasant with many trees. Wildlife is abundant with lots of deer, and of course, it wouldn't be real camping if you don't come across your typical, sweet-toothed California bear once in a while. If this happens, just bang some pots and pans... more

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Seven-and-a-half miles northwest of Lodgepole Visitor Center, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA