Hidden Falls Campground
Springville, California
| Address: | 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, USA |
| GPS: |
36°15'31.9"N 118°39'50.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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Camp, Hike, and Swim
Hidden Falls Campground is a small walk-in campground that is situated along the side of the Tule River. The drive to the campground is quite scenic. After you pass through the town of Springville and come up the mountain, you will be graced with beautiful views of the Sequoia Forest. From the parking lot it is a short walk to the campsites.
This location is notorious for the many waterfalls that stem from the Tule River. The highest waterfall near Hidden Falls is 30 ft. When the water levels are safe, the Tule River creates swimming holes. The water falls and swimming holes are wonderful places to explore from the campground. Several of the waterfalls and swimming holes are available short easy distances from the campground.
In the surrounding area, you can also find Indian Bathtubs. These are deep basins in the granite that appear to have been made by early Native American civilizations. These could have been the Yokut, Paiute and Mono tribes that often stayed in the area.
The campground has several amenities. Each of its 8 walk-in tent sites has access to picnic tables, fire rings, piped water, and pit toilets. Reservations are not necessary because the campsites are available on a first come first serve basis. Hidden Falls is usually open around mid May through October, and has a limit of 6 people per campsite. Pets are allowed on the campsite, but you must always have them on a leash or attended.
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Hidden Falls Campground - Mountain Home
Hidden Falls Campground in the Mountain Home region of Tulare County: secluded campsites, Tule River waterfalls, hiking, and fishing.
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https://totalescape.com/index.htmlBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
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- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
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- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Springville, California
- Head northwest on Tule River Dr toward CA-190 E (69 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto CA-190 E (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Balch Park Rd/
Springville-Milo Rd (3.4 mi) - Turn right onto Bear Creek Rd (17.5 mi)
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