USDA Forest Service · California
Upper Peppermint Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in Giant Sequoia National Monument
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Elevation
- 6,949 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- S. FORK PEPPERMINT (NFSR 21S07A) · improved native material · high clearance vehicles
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. 7100-foot elevation. Undeveloped dispersed camping area within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Fishing available in nearby Peppermint creek, check with the Department of Fish and Wildlife for regulations. No services, no fee. Dispersed Camping Rules, Regulations, and Tips. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 25° | 9° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 25° | 5° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 27° | 0° | 75° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 31° | 19° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 39° | 26° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 48° | 30° | 90° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 57° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 56° | 48° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 49° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 38° | 20° | 80° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 32° | 14° | 68° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 28° | 6° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 248 trails in Sequoia National Forest · All 55 trails in Giant Sequoia National Monument
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lower Peppermint Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Quaking Aspen · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 39 sites
- Quaking Aspen Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 1 sites
- Belknap · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 15 sites
- Coy Flat · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 19 sites
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