Quaking Aspen

Sequoia National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt Pinos / Frazier ParkCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (183)

🟢 5 open windows as of Oct 13 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19

1 of the last 99 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs: not at the Yurt sites here — all 6 of those sites say no. Check the site type before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Quaking Aspen in California has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📍 Approximate location — this campground shares a map point with others in the same park, so the pin marks the park rather than the exact site. Check the booking page before navigating.

📅 Open dates

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 AREA QUAKING ASPEN #006 & AREA QUAKING ASPEN #007 next to each othersites 👥 AREA QUAKING AS… #D, 👥 #G, #001, #006, #007, #009, #016, #026, #027, Yurt #002, #003, #005, #008, #028

Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 AREA QUAKING AS… #C, 👥 #F, Yurt #E

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, AREA QUAKING ASPEN #012–AREA QUAKING ASPEN #015 next to each othersites 👥 AREA QUAKING AS… #A, 👥 #B, #010, #012, #013, #014, #015, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #024, #025, #031

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites AREA QUAKING AS… #004, #032

Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 252 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA QUAKING ASPEN #012–AREA QUAKING ASPEN #014 next to each othersites 👥 AREA QUAKING AS… #A, 👥 #B, 👥 #C, 👥 #F, #004, #010, #012, #013, #014, #019, #021, #025, #031, #032, Yurt #E

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA QUAKING ASPEN #D — Quaking Aspen — **Site AREA QUAKING ASPEN #D** · Quaking Aspen

Campsite AREA QUAKING ASPEN #G — Quaking Aspen — **Site AREA QUAKING ASPEN #G** · Quaking AspenCLM Services

Campsite AREA QUAKING ASPEN #001 — Quaking Aspen — **Site AREA QUAKING ASPEN #001** · Quaking AspenCLM Services

Campsite AREA QUAKING ASPEN #006 — Quaking Aspen — **Site AREA QUAKING ASPEN #006** · Quaking Aspen

Campsite AREA QUAKING ASPEN #007 — Quaking Aspen — **Site AREA QUAKING ASPEN #007** · Quaking Aspen

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Quaking Aspen over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~144 mi from LAGroup Standard NonelectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎥 26K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆182 ratings

5★119

4★40

3★11

2★7

1★5

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.1/4

Verizon0.1/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Quaking Aspen FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Quaking Aspen?

Quaking Aspen in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Quaking Aspen when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Quaking Aspen often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Quaking Aspen?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Quaking Aspen over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Quaking Aspen a good campground?

Quaking Aspen holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 183 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Quaking Aspen?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Quaking Aspen, AT&T rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 45 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Quaking Aspen located?

Quaking Aspen is located in Mt Pinos / Frazier Park, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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