69 acres hosted by Michael L.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
Near Kings Canyon National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Kings Entrance.
Staff verified
Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Natural features
Desert
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
91% 
16 Ratings · 16 reviews
Rebecca C.recommends
November 9, 2024
Thistledew Campground
We thoroughly enjoyed camping on Michael's land. It was very private with incredible views. He provided perfect directions and made it easy to arrive without having to check in outside of our spot. The experience is one that we will cherish. We went on nice walks and were able to ride a bike as well. It also is an ideal location for our drive to Kings Canyon. Thanks for sharing your spot with us.
Non James G.recommends
October 24, 2024
Thistledew Campground
It's a great place to hang with your pets with lots of space and nice mix of trees. Access to parks is great. Water, wood and power made it super easy to manage three nights there. There is lots of shade available as well. You are a little close to the road and can see all passing cars but there are only a few per day. There is a very good restaurant just a few minutes away (Pinehurst Lodge). Overall a serene and easy camping experience.
Matt W.doesn't recommend
October 21, 2024
Thistledew Campground
It has power and water and silt.
The campsite is good over all. The road that goes around camp has about 3 inches of fluffy silt and it gets everywhere and on everything. Our 30 foot RV was to big for the site and the only flat spot we fit in was too far away to hook up to the water or power. There is a nice fire pit but if you don't have a chainsaw you end up burning what ever is laying around and it is not much. This is a decent camp site it just didn't work well for us in the RV.
Zachary S.recommends
October 13, 2024
Thistledew Campground
Michael was a welcoming and helpful Host.
This was a very nice and private place. We had a great trip with our 11 month old and 2 dogs.
We will definitely be back next time we stay in the area.
Chase M.recommends
September 30, 2024
Thistledew Campground
Beautiful space with views. Very close to the parks.
Aysha M.recommends
September 16, 2024
Thistledew Campground
Great private campsite
Nice quiet private campsite with room to roam and kindling and wood available in the forest. We loved bringing our dogs and letting them wander around. We had a great stay, but did get advised by the local fire service that no open flames were permitted when the fire danger is high. We would definitely camp here again.
Hosted by Michael L.
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