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  3. Hillside Park

Camping at Hillside Park near Exeter

Private campground · Exeter · 5 campsites

A campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Location - Right off Highway 198 in the foothills - 45 minutes to Sequoia National Park entrance - 4 miles from Lake Kaweah Recreation Area - Close to hiking, boating, and scenic drives

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 5 sites
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Price
Site 9XXfrom $67
Site 11XXfrom $68
Site 12XXfrom $88
Site 15XXfrom $125
Site 13XXfrom $125

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Clothes Washer
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Trash Cans
  • Water Hookup
Pets
no

Location

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Hillside Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Hillside Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Hillside Park?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Hillside Park?
no (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 5 back-in
Pets
Listing no
Water
Listing Water at 5 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Exeter, CA (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Guides for this trip

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights43 sites open for every night

Lemon Cove Village RV Park

0.6 mi from Hillside Park (straight-line)
Sites from $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Blue Moon Orchard Retreat

1.2 mi from Hillside Park (straight-line)
Sites $33/night
$66 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights55 sites open for every night

Horse Creek

4.9 mi from Hillside Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 224 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Alert at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks nearby
  • Park Closure: Mineral King Road in Sequoia National Park Is Closed for the Season The portion of Mineral King Road inside Sequoia National Park is closed for the winter season.
  • Park Closure: Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity Firefighters conducted a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree. Smoke and flame may be visible in the area. This is normal. Areas and trails in and around the prescribed burn are closed until they are determined to be safe.… Details ↗

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • ATV Rentals Thrilling Desert Adventures California area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $80/person

Self-guided tours at 12 mi away, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  • Sherman Tree Trail (Accessible Tour) · 25–50 min · Stops: General Sherman Tree Accessible Trailhead, What Brings Them Down?, There it is! (General Sherman Tree Accessible Trail), Why so big and so old? (General Sherman Tree Accessible Trail)

    Join us on this four-stop tour to the General Sherman Tree and learn more about giant sequoia trees. Please note: The following tour provides audio descriptions of wayside signs specifically for…

  • Moro Rock Trail (Accessible Tour) · 1–2 hr · Stops: Moro Rock History and Geology, Moro Rock Trailhead, Expanding Park Horizons, Shifting Stone, Restoring Dark Skies, What's in the Air? +4 more

    A historic stone and 350-step concrete stairway leads to the top of this granite dome. This hike can be strenuous; take your time as you climb to help adjust to higher elevations. Please note: The…

  • Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road (Accessible Tour) · 1–3 hr · Stops: Colonel Young: A Buffalo Soldier, Call the Cavalry!, The Naturalists, Trailbuilders

    Travel along Moro Rock / Crescent Meadow Road to see highlights of the Giant Forest. In summer, avoid the need to find parking by riding a free park shuttle. Please note: The following tour provides…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2019 Forest River Wolf Pup
    2019 Forest River Wolf Pup

    Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 49 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Thor Four Winds - Cozy family traveller - Delivery Available
    Thor Four Winds - Cozy family traveller - Delivery Available

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 144 mi from campground

    $189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Viking Express Popup Teardrop
    Viking Express Popup Teardrop

    Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 146 mi from campground

    $61/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Hillside Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    ATV Rentals Thrilling Desert Adventures
    ATV Rentals Thrilling Desert Adventures

    California area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $80/person

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · 12 mi away, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

    Paradise Creek
    Photo: NPS
    Paradise Creek

    1-2 Hours

    Explore Paradise Canyon in the Foothills of Sequoia National Park. This gentle trail parallels Paradise Creek, taking you past waterfalls and pools.

    A group of visitors walking down a snowy trail.
    Photo: NPS
    Happening during your dates

    Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

    • Forest Feature (Giant Forest Area) · Nov 13 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Free

      Meet in front of the Giant Forest Museum

    • Ranger's Choice Talk (Grant Grove Area) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–02:30 PM · Free

      Bradley Meadow Benches in Grant Grove Village, across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center

    • Among the Giants Walk (Grant Grove Area) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

      Meet at the Grant Tree Trailhead

    • Sign of the Times (Foothills Area) · Nov 14 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · Free

      Sequoia Entrance Sign (0.25 miles from Three Rivers entrance station)

    • Stories in Stone (Foothills Area) · Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

      Hospital Rock Picnic Area

    • Sequoia Basics (Giant Forest Area) · Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Free

      Meet at the base of the General Sherman Tree.

    Source: National Park Service (Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 2027100%0%0%
    Feb 2027100%0%0%
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    5 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    5 sites · from $66.50, from $125/night

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Wolverton Winter Trail

    1-2 Hours

    This short trail connects the Old Lodgepole Road with the Wolverton Parking area. This steep hillside route requires considerable control for downhill travel when skiing away from…

    Foothills Visitor Center
    Photo: NPS
    Visit the Foothills Visitor Center

    5-75 Minutes

    This visitor center is one mile past the Ash Mountain entrance station along the Generals Highway. Stop here for information, maps, books, gifts, and restrooms. Browse exhibits…

    Explore Hidden Sequoias at Muir Grove
    Photo: NPS
    Explore Hidden Sequoias at Muir Grove

    2-3 Hours

    Take a hike to a sequoia grove that is tucked away from the road. Muir Grove provides a quiet experience among these giant trees. If you find other sequoia groves to be a bit…

    A person is dwarfed under an immense sequoia tree. The ground and tree branches are covered in snow.
    Photo: NPS Photo / Junior A Tinoco
    See the General Sherman Tree in Snow

    15-60 Minutes

    Enjoy an up-close experience walking around the big trees, including the largest tree on Earth.

    A museum display at Kings Canyon Visitor Center
    Photo: NPS
    Visit the Kings Canyon Visitor Center

    5-75 Minutes

    At the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, learn about three regions in Kings Canyon National Park: giant sequoia groves, Kings Canyon, and the High Sierra. Watch a 15-minute movie…

    Source: National Park Service (Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.