cruisnmom007
whittier, CA
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What's the safest route with a 23 ft Class C going into the Sequoias and where is the best place to stay? We would be starting out in Whittier, CA. Thanks!
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Retired CDF'er
Fresno, Ca., USA
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Where to stay is pretty subjective. Depends on your tastes. I'm not completely sure, but I don't think there are any sites in Sequoia park that have hookups. I think they are all dry camping sites with water available here and there and flush toilets. As far as how to get there just head north on I-5 to Highway 99 and then head east on highway 198 in the Visalia area. That will take you to the Ash mountain entrance of the park and at 23 feet you should be fine as far as negotiating the windy road into the park. The folks at the entrance station can point you to the various campsites available to you. There is a full hookup private park in the Three Rivers area before you get to the park.
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F-TROUP
VISALIA, CALIF
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If it were me I'd go up Hwy 180 to Kings Canyon Nat. Pk see the sights there and take the Generals Hwy over to Sequoia Park 45 miles stay at Dorsest camp ground or Lodge Pole. Make sure to call for reservations. Other wise you can stay at Big Meadows dry camping (no water, waterup b-4 you go) in between the parks no fee. Then drop down Hwy 198 back home, makes a nice loop.
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cruisnmom007
whittier, CA
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So taking the route throuht Visalia isn't bad after all? If its narrow, too twisty or has switchbacks I won't do well. Kings Canyon is the way from going through Fresno right? I have read on another post that some RVers take that route too. Thanks any info I will take!
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Doug and Cassi Glass
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Any road into Sequoia/Kings Canyon is crooked and hilly; you're going into the Sierras. That being said, 180 is the least challenging of the routes. If you can drive the Grapevine you can do 180. Just remember to use the turnouts going up and gear down decending.
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F-TROUP
VISALIA, CALIF
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Hwy 198 is crooked as a snake trail, trust me. You can exit Hwy 198 east toward Visalia and take the 1st exit. This is Plaza Dr, turn right, back over Hwy 198 heading north. Follow this Rd 80 (Alta Ave) for approximately 10 miles+-, all flat land, it will deadend into American Ave. Turn right and go about 3 miles to Cove Ave, turn left go 4 miles+- it will deadend into Hwy 180, turn right and head up hill. Hwy 180 is a nice road well maintained. See my profile I come down it in second gear with minimal braking. Relax and have fun.
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cruisnmom007
whittier, CA
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Thanks FTroup for that tip on exiting 198 and taking the side roads into 180, looks like it saves a lot time and more direct than continuing on 99 to 180. Looked at your profile, wow if you can do the 180 in that then we should have no problem! Even in the summer months when its hot down here will it be much cooler up there? I sure hope so!
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F-TROUP
VISALIA, CALIF
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Up there is about 6,500' to 8,000', so out in the open sun is hot, but in the shade it's a very pleasent nap for sure LOL. The nights are very nice and calls for a campfire. Your not that far from Hume Lake to spend some time fishing and swimming. Have fun.
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DV_Socal
Southern California
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F Troup
Where do you fill your water tanks when you camp at Dorst?
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F-TROUP
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DV socal,
Dorst is in Sequioa Nat. Park and they have water spigots throught out the camp ground. Big Meadows is dry camping.
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