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- Miramonte
Near Kings Canyon National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Kings Entrance.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Staff verified
Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Thistledew Campground
95%
(75)Campfires allowed
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
95% Recommend75 ratings · 66 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Thistledew Campground
Our group loved this private camping spot outside of Kings Canyon. We got turned around in the dark, so we would recommend getting there during the day!
Quin A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Thistledew Campground
Secluded, serene, and central to National Parks. Definitely recommend.
Marisha W.
11 reviews
Amazing site! Safe, secluded, and spacious! Camped with kids and friends and we had plenty of room to let them play while we cooked, or started the fire. Overall, great experience
Joseph A.
2 reviews
A beautiful place to camp. About 20–25 minutes from Kings Canyon National Park by RV.
The place is gorgeous, surrounded by sequoias.
You feel like you’re alone in the world, yet not too isolated, and I always felt safe there with my baby
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Laura V.
3 reviews
What a beautiful, quiet spot!
We spent 3 nights here and we will be back.
The dog loved being able roam around freely.
Michael and his wife are amazing hosts! Very understanding and helpful. I could not have asked for a better place to relax.
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Laura S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Perfect National Park Basecamp
25 ft campervan · With kids ·
Thistledew Campground
Thistledew ranch is the perfect basecamp to explore Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Michael did a great job preparing the site and we thoroughly enjoyed it for 2 nights. We will definitely be back and are grateful to him for sharing his land with us.
Roger A.
13 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Perfect Base for Sequoia & Kings
25 ft campervan · With kids ·
Thistledew Campground
Thistledew Ranch was the perfect base camp to explore Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. My daughter and I spent 2 nights here in our Sprinter and it was great. Nice big fire pit which we thoroughly enjoyed steaks on.
Roger A.
13 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent ·
Thistledew Campground
Wonderful place! Absolutely loved it. Would recommend to anyone!
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Jennifer K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Thistledew Campground
Nice spot! Perfect to access kings canyon/ sequoia national park
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Mary M.
2 reviews
Loved camping on this site, the hosts were kind enough to provide a lamp for us to turn on and off as we like. Tons of space to place a tent and lots of space to dig for using the restroom as well. When going up to the ranch to dispose our trash it was beautiful and the trash cans were very easy to find. There was also a little faucet that they provided on site as well which was a nice surprise. Overall great experience and would come back! Thank you Michael!
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Kris L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
24 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Thistledew Campground
Such a great place to stay close to the national parks. Easy access and great directions. It was so nice to be in the wilderness without neighbors. Water and electricity was a bonus. The pull thru was great for our travel trailer.
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Rachel L.
6 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
16 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Thistledew Campground
Great campground with plenty of space. Quiet, but still easy to get to and close to national park. Host was very accommodating and communicative.
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James C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Thistledew Campground
Our doggies loved being off leash and it was nice to just let them explore a bit. We will definitely be back.
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Genesis R.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Thistledew Campground
This spot was easy to find, quiet, with a great view. The potable water was an added perk and the views were great!
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Kiefer W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent ·
Thistledew Campground
I absolutely loved Michael's camping spot! The drive up through the valley was super easy, beautiful, and very much enjoyable. The lot itself had tons of places to put down your tent, and a great spot for a fire. I loved walking around the property and looking at the different trees nearby. Will definitely be returning for a weekend getaway.
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Christine R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent ·
Thistledew Campground
Was exactly as described, easy to find. Was clean and exactly what I needed for a night! Would definitely come back
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Max K.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Amazing camping spot!
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Thistledew Campground
Beautiful, private spot. As a solo, female camper I felt very safe throughout my 4 day stay. My dog and I hiked everyday. Even in the rain, it was still beautiful and very peaceful. I will definitely be back!
Kimberly H.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Thistledew Campground
Lovely little spot, easy for an RV or trailer. Electric and water better than most comparable spots. 20 minute drive to Kings Canyon. Friendly host. Good trees for hanging a camping hammock
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James D.
3 reviews
This was our first time using Hipcamp and we couldn’t have asked for a better first time site than Thistledew. My husband and I, plus our two dogs, loved the site.
Some highlights:
- It was incredibly spacious, quiet, and accessible.
- We felt comfortable letting our pups off leash due to how open and spacious the site was.
- The water and electricity hookups were a total plus!
- Michael was a great host and incredibly responsive to any and all questions.
- Sequoia/Kings Canyon entrance was a short 20 min drive away, so it was a perfect site for an easy day trip.
- The views were amazing.
Some additional notes for future campers (that are not at all a negative about the site)
- We were guided by our GPS to take Dry Creek Rd. This road is narrow and not suitable for wider cars. There is however a highway that also leads to the road that connects to the site. We recommend the highway for wider vehicles or those who are anxious about narrow roads.
- Yes, there is a road that is next to the site. Cars are incredibly few and far in between. The road is also a good distance from the site so not at all a danger to off-leash pups. The site was secluded, and I wouldn’t let the road be a deterrent in booking.
- Our 2WD vehicle made it just fine to the site.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and look forward to coming back!
Audrey P.
7 months on Hipcamp
Michael’s campsite was even better than advertised. Very private, expansive, and unbelievable views. My dog loved exploring the area. He was an extremely courteous host, very responsive to messages. It was a perfect location to take day hikes in the nearby parks. I will absolutely be returning
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Kabir H.
7 reviews
This campground is great! Awsome views, great location, quiet and private. There was power and water for use. Plenty of flat areas for your tent and personal camp toilet. About 15 mins from the kings canyon gate and 1hr from general sherman tree. Nearest gas station and coffee shop is about 20 minutes away.
Edwin B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
18 ft pop-up camper ·
Thistledew Campground
Fantastic stay on Michael’s land! Very remote and quiet. I had zero issues with mosquitos, wasps, bees, etc. The water and electrical hook up was a huge plus. If you’re looking for something off the grid that’s close to sequoia and kings canyon, this is your spot!
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Joey H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Thistledew Campground
It was a great spot! Beautiful & flat! Lots of trees & firewood around :) 10/10 would camp here again!!
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Julia R.
2 reviews
Great place to stay! It was our first time camping & with our 18 month old. My husband and baby loved it! The campsite was clean when arriving. They provided complementary water, fire wood & power! SUPER SAFE FOR KIDS. My baby absolutely loved it & wouldn’t stop running! :) really pretty at night too! Have in mind on visiting sequoia & kings canyon National park this is the spot to stay!
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Mia M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Thistledew Campground
We love this campsite for its seclusion, amenities, and how quiet it is. Having power, water, trash, wood, shade, and basic tools available was a big plus, and aside from the occasional passing car, it felt very private and well set up.
The main drawback was the bugs. A small pool of water on the site attracted swarms of insects and even a wasp nest under the rocks at the water’s edge. The sheer number of bugs drawn to that pool, and ultimately us, made cooking and relaxing outside difficult without a proper shelter. If the water and bug issues were resolved, this would easily be a five-star spot.
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Spenser L.
2 reviews
The campsite was large and super-quiet - not a sound all night except the crickets. This is Michael's only site, so there was nobody around at all. We couldn't see any houses or hear any neighbors. The road is not too far off, but is very rarely traveled - we saw maybe a dozen cars in 6 hours, none came by at night.
The road to the site is hard-packed soil, a little bumpy but not bad. We stayed in Michael's campsite in a 17' Casita, and the land was flat enough that we only needed a single "Lego" block to level side to side and we didn't have to unhitch to level front to back.
Although we didn't use them, the campsite had water and 20 amp power to recharge the RV batteries or use the microwave. Firewood is available if you don't mind chopping - hatchet and shovels for the fire ring were provided. As another reviewer mentioned, there is a small pond that attracts insects, so that may be an issue if you cook outside.
We would definitely stay here again.
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Darin V.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Tent ·
Thistledew Campground
The place is beautiful and the hosts were great, but theres a few things which could be improved. There is a little pond in the campsite with running water only for a quick time in the morning which means its essentially still water and draws in a massive amount of mosquitoes, other insects, and wasps... so many wasps. Definetely be careful going this time of year if you want to heat up any food as they swarm. Ideally the pond should really be removed. Also, some trash cans closer to the campsite would be nice. Apart from that the place is isolated but safe, plenty of space, saw some cool wildlife, the road isnt too rough, and the stars at night are beautiful (you can see the milky way!)
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Leea I.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Thistledew Campground
The land and space was beautiful and big enough to feel secluded, but safe with the ranch nearby up the road. Had a lovely time, would recommend to a friend and come again.
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Shelby E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
17 ft campervan ·
Thistledew Campground
Secluded campground with great views and campfire area was lovely. We enjoyed a quick one night stay and would love to come back in the future! Getting there was fairly easy and appreciate the clear instructions.
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Caitlin C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
Thistledew Campground
This place was perfect for just me and my pup. It was super quiet and the area had so many beautiful trees and wildflowers. The instructions weren’t hard to follow either. My host let me book last minute and made sure I got to the spot okay in the dark. I felt safe as a solo traveler.
Juliana D.
9 reviews
Location
Miramonte, Fresno, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Michael L.
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