Camp Four And Half Cabin

California

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Camp Four And Half Cabin

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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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    12 active alerts in Sierra National Forest; most severe: Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage

    USFSPosted May 22 · checked 10 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 92°F / low 65°F, 0% precip — 87/100 for rafting float

    OpenWeather9 h ago

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Overview Camp Four and a Half Cabin is located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir at an elevation of 1,100 feet in Sequoia National Forest. The cabin sits within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, about 60 miles east of Fresno, California. The cabin was built in 1957 as a residence and office by Forest Service rangers and their families until the early1980's. Dedicated volunteers and employees restored the cabin and converted it to an overnight rental for the public.   Cooridinates: 36.86237185800359, -119.12235193122501 Recreation Guests can fish, swim, kayak or whitewater raft in the Kings River. The river is swift and cold and can be dangerous at peak flows in April through June. Enter the river at your own risk. The river becomes tranquil in late summer and fall. The section of the Kings River from Garnet Dike to Pine Flat Lake is open to fishing year round with a two fish limit. A California fishing license is required. There are trails on both the north and south side of the river for hiking and horseback riding and roads for off-road vehicles. The area is great for wildlife viewing, bird watching, star gazing, and artistic pursuits such as painting and photography. Facilities A generator provides electricity for the cabin. It is equipped with a heater and swamp cooler for temperature control. The two-bedroom, one-bath cabin sleeps six people. There are two twin beds, a queen and a double hide-a-bed, all with pillows. The kitchen has a propane stove and refrigerator, kitchen table and benches and dishes, pots and pans. The living area offers a couch and rocking chair. There is a tub/shower combination and toilet in the bathroom. Toilet paper, kitchen soap and garbage bags are provided. Outdoors there are five lawn chairs, a grill and picnic table. There is also room outdoors to pitch tents for additional guests. Guests should bring linens, towels and all food items. Natural Features The cabin sits along the beautiful Kings River. In the spring, the region is ablaze with wildflowers and high water attracts whitewater boaters. The Kings River is classified as a Wild and Scenic River, and is within the spectacular Kings River Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. The cabin is also far away from the lights of any city or town, offering a dark and starry night sky. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 338-2251. Nearby Attractions Pine Flat Dam, Bear Wallow and Granite Dike Trailheads, Kings River National Recreation Trail.

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