Everything. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The rooms are very clean. There is a very nice breakfast every morning for the guests with a variety of options. And the restaurant has amazing Pizza. It is close to the Creek which has nice pools and a few small water falls. The hike is very easy compared to most other trails around there. read more

I love the place very much! It is super comfortable and very cozy in the middle of the forest. The nature around it is amazing and the outside seating area is very calming and very nice. The staff was super helpful and super nice to every answer that I was looking for. They have little souvenir trees, real Sequoia trees, which are an amazing souvenir. I brought them for my whole family and everybody loves them so much. I can also recommend the pepperoni pizza a lot. It's just delicious and I've eaten a lot of pizzas in my life! Would recommend everybody to come here and I would come here every time when I can! read more

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Located in The KingsCanyon National Park this place has they friendliest caring employees, best swimming holes and Pizza above 3,000 feet elevation. For the Price by far one of the best in the park read more

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Stayed this last August 26,2025. Arrived a little before 8 pm, clerks at the market helped me check in. Very old building, but was able to have a decent night sleep. Decent breakfast the next morning. read more

This is one of two option for lodging between kings canyon and sequoia. They only have 13 rooms so book early. The staff were super friendly. It is run by 20 year olds. Things are not perfect! Our room was clean except for two left behind plastic water bottles also the standing fan was super dusty. It cooled off at night so having no ac wasn't an issue. There is gas available. The WiFi was good for checking email and that was all. You won't be able to surf social media or make posts. The breakfast was cooked by one of the young staff members. It was eggs, bacon, and potatoes. There was bread and bagels to toast. The coffee pot was empty when we arrived at 8am. There was a kuerig machine to use in the lobby and tea. Breakfast starts at 7:30. The restaurant closes at 7:30pm. They serve up burgers and chicken fingers There are some frozen meals in the market you could cook in a microwave that's in the lobby. The market closes at 8pm. It was a good place to stay for anight to make traveling from kings canyon to sequoia to Paso Robles more efficient. read more

Coming from Nebraska this little spot was perfect. The rooms were clean, the pizza and breakfast was great. Quiet, clean, friendly employees. There was no air conditioning, however, it was still cool and comfortable inside the rooms with fans, it was lovely. read more

Let me tell you the greatest thing about Stoney Creek Lodge right up front. It is the staff. All of the staff were friendly, attentive, flexible and helpful. In fact, they bailed me out and saved my caboose! (More on that later) We are going out to the Sequoias to enjoy nature. We're not going going on vacation to stare at the inside of the room. This is more of a well decorated Motel than a Hotel so set your expectations at that level and you will be well impressed. They have gasoline and diesel at the fuel pump. The complimentary breakfast was great! The coffee was excellent. Freshly brewed and hot, hot, hot. This is not some Motel 6, throw a frozen waffle in the toaster breakfast. Chef Todd makes biscuits and gravy that were truly excellent. The sausage and eggs are perfectly cooked and there are too many other breakfast items to list. You are not going to starve. Here's how the staff saved my bacon: I broke down half-way up the mountain because my transmission exploded. Check your transmission fluid before you go up the mountain and do not drive in overdrive. Otherwise, you will end up a poor broken-down bastard, just like me. If things get hot, pull over! I was supposed to cater my Nephew's wedding up at the campsite so that added to the stress of breaking down at night, right in the middle of the highway. My family brought a couple of pickup trucks down the mountain and we were able to grab all the food and catering equipment. The wedding went off perfectly. However, I had nowhere to store my equipment. Chef Todd allowed me to store everything behind a locked roll up door so my equipment was safe. We picked everything up the next day with a U-Haul and were back on the road. These are truly nice people who care about you... Thanks guys. Marco read more

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I didn't expect the Hilton or even the days inn. I did expect more than we got. For the price go on down the road and pay more. My bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Coffee was fine- when available. Bring your own cream (just to be prepared). Gas pumps on site- and that's all I've got. Breakfast is great if you prefer cereal or decent bacon. Eggs and potatoes were rarely cooked through and tasteless. Bagels are fine- no cream cheese. Don't expect that you'll return to new towels or emptied garbage cans. That goes for the lobby as well.. (wasn't busy - multiple staff roaming aimlessly in the gift shop) No air- it would be hot in the summer. Don't count on the kitchen being open for lunch or dinner. Staff doesn't always show up Also if you're late check in, be aware, saw two guest not have access to get in after being told cards were left out for them. They also have a strict no early check in. Paper thin walls. Would miserable for a light sleeper. Oh and watch the bed frames- much longer than the mattress and covered with a blanket. Whacked my ankle pretty good. read more

I wanted to like it, but....... Stony Creek Lodge has the potential to be a nice place to stay. But the owner apparently shows no interest in the property or in making improvements to make it more comfortable/updated. (Does he ever check it out????) Instead, he hires several young people who, though nice enough, have no stake in the quality of the lodge or power to change the status quo. First the positive: *The location was great - inside the park and close to trails and visitor centers. Very pretty and tranquil. *The beds were fairly comfortable. *There were gas pumps on site. *The store was well stocked with snacks and supplies (though it closed early and opened late). *Our room (the ADA room) was large. *The pizza was excellent! Now the negative: *I was expecting rustic. I like rustic. But rustic doesn't mean dirty. Dust on all surfaces and window sills. Bathroom had about 1 inch of pink and black mildewed caulk at the bottom of the shower. Base board near the shower was missing and replaced by a poorly-designed patch. I feel like they just do a quick surface clean in between guests. *No closet, and one small towel rack, so towels never dried. *Breakfast - Instead of starting at 7:30 am, it opened at 8:00 am (because of the "lateness in the season"). In a national park, most guests want to start early, so several times we paid for breakfast at a nearby lodge so we could get an early start. The entire breakfast room was locked until 8 am - so no access even to cold items (muffins, fruit) or self -serve items (toast, bagels, cold cereal). *Hot water: the note in the bathroom says it can take up to 15 minutes (and yes, that was true) to get hot water in the morning. The first night we took lukewarm showers because the hot and cold water was reversed. *Carelessness: **One morning we lost power at 3:30 am because the staff miscalculated how much fuel was in the generator and thought there would be enough until morning. So no heat or hot water. ** We were told there would be housekeeping unless we opted out. One morning we confirmed we wanted housekeeping and clean (dry) towels. Oops - didn't happen due to a "miscommunication." There are only 12 rooms, so hard to understand how they would "forget." So this COULD be a nice place to stay if the owner showed any interest. I don't really fault the young staff, as I doubt they get paid enough to really be able to make a difference. read more

Stony Creek Lodge is anything but comfortable, quiet, and cute as the pictures online deceive it to be. My family and I arrived to stay there one evening and were immediately in a state of terrible shock by the state of the exterior building. It is literally falling apart. We thought maybe the inside would be nicer, but we were quickly mistaken. It looks more like a gas station checkout than a lodge check in/lobby. We had two rooms reserved, one of them being the only room on the first floor. Both rooms had stained carpets, walls, and bed comforters. Three of us had been sitting in the first floor room for less than 10 minutes when we saw a large mouse run across the floor and go into one of the beds. When we looked under the bed, the box spring was falling apart and looked as though it had been chewed through by something. When we went to the front desk person, he was no help and told us we would have no chance in getting our money back if we left. Well we did leave, were offered help to find a new spot to stay by another park lodge, and got our money back. Safe to say that the employees were rude, unhelpful, and quite possibly on something. Save yourself the trip and money by not staying there, it should be condemned. read more

DO NOT STAY HERE. wow, this is a 1-star hotel at the best. the room was horrible and completely overpriced. there were years worth of visible stains on literally everything! the carpet, the comforter, the CURTAINS. the room was so gross we got blankets out of our car to sleep with. the bed was horrible - dipped in the middle. the walls were so thin that it sounded like the next door neighbors were in the room with us. the door did not seal and light shined through around the entire frame the entire night. while the sheets were clearly laundered and the morning breakfast spread was good I would warn off anyone thinking of staying here. read more

Clean 2 queens and 1 single bed. Coming in my expectation was low considering the past reviews and fact that it's deep in the mountain. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quietness. Hotel itself doesn't have lot of rooms so it is not very crowded. My 2 children liked the place and continental breakfast and pizza was great considering limited resource. It even has a gas station. It is not a great place for summer camp like montecino. But if you want comfortable place after exploring and hiking sequoia and kings canyon. This is best place money can buy. read more

Customer service! Had an issue with the tv/Direct tv. The assistant manager told me it was due maintenance. Turns out they didn't pay their bill. Services at the limited restaurant, was terrible. Food was great but the cashier was clueless to what was available. They said only pizza was available. The chef said the entire menu was available. WTF! Spent two days there and treated like shi). Inform employees as they are the ones interact with the customers. Bed was terrible as we has to sleep with our heads at the foot if the bed so our feet were not above our head. Overall, don't stay here, not worth it. read more

We were a bit apprehensive when the day of our trip, my wife looked up reviews, but when we arrived and throughout our stay, we were much impressed for the good. Yes, it is not a Hilton, but our room was clean and quiet, the food was good and the staff were most friendly and professional. Wifi sucked and as a small business owner it was a bit difficult BUT....it was bad when we stopped into the other lodges that were even higher priced, so I think its a technical issue for the park and its "pipes". Our wifi service was a little better from the lounge area as our room was distal to the router. I strongly recommend this place. read more

A phrase that states my review is "Bitter Disappointment". The pictures you find online look quaint, simplistic and homey. I fully expected a less than Four Seasons experience, but the reality was very disappointing. The building is literally crumbling, the stone fireplace is gone, replaced by plywood sheets, there were multiple caution taped areas all around the outside. The building was completely dilapidated, no property maintenance looks to have been done since 1980? It appeared to me that this place was a year or three away from being condemned. Missing from the "Lodge" requirements other than the building stated above are any amenities they claimed to have. There was no WiFi, no hot water, no television, no staff after 7, no AC, it's all powered by a generator. The rooms were appointed by the local thrift store in 1985. Avoid at all costs, it reminded me of a child's summer camp. Oh and the room rate was $250 a night for the pleasure. It's obvious that this is just a cash cow for the owners who do not intend to invest another dime in their business, only to take your money. It's one of the worst "bait and switch" I've seen before. Bitter Disappointment. read more

Our stay here was lovely! It was in the perfect location, equal distance to General Sherman and General Grant. The room was nothing fancy, but you don't visit Sequioa Kings to stay in the room all day. There is no fridge in the room, but there is an ice bucket and the staff could always get us ice, we just brought our own cooler. They were also able to fill up all our water bottles with drinking water upon request. Sometimes we requested 4 water bottles at once, which was no issue. Some of them just grabbed them all and did it, some requested we remove the lids (unsure if this was to make it easier to fill up or because of covid) and one refused to do it claiming my water bottle wouldn't fit under the faucet, after several days of other staff members filling up the same water bottle without issue. The wifi is definitely spotty, but again, we didn't drive up there to spend all day on our phones so it wasn't a problem for us. It was a great place to sleep and shower. It was quiet and the stars were beautiful. Check in was really quick and easy, they had coffee all day and breakfast was provided. It was a decent breakfast too! And the pizza place was not bad. Most of the staff members were really great and helpful but there were a couple who clearly don't want to be there. I would definitely recommend this place, as it is in a great location! read more

You had me at free vegan toiletries. They have great cruelty free lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and soap in each room that have natural ingredients. Before seeing these, I had already fallen for Stony Creek Lodge because of its homey cabin feel. The rooms are mostly wood and have windows you can actually open with protective screens. They also have a common room with a fireplace. The workers were all nice and everything was clean. Their souvenir shop and marketplace are well stocked. However, I wish everything stayed open later than eight o' clock. They have one of the best breakfasts you'll find at a hotel. Besides coffee and hot chocolate, they have an entire selection of different teas. They then have several types of bagels, breads, oatmeal, and muffins. Add to this potato hash, eggs, and bacon. Also an entire yogurt and granola bar! It's rare that I get to enjoy fresh berries at a hotel. Their pizza place was decent as well. They were out of mozzarella (wth?) so we got half with just sauce and the other half with Parmesan. The Parmesan melted surprisingly well and the veggies we added were fresh. My night at the Stony Creek Lodge was when I saw the most stars I've ever seen in my life at once. It was beautiful and I wish I was there now. read more

Our first time in this area. This is a great place to CAMP. Located in the middle of everything there is to see and do in the area. There are stores, gas, post office, visitor centers, etc in the villages in the area. About a 1/4 mile up the road is stony creek lodge. A small store, restaurant, lodging, showers ($4 10 minutes), and gas ($4.09 July 28th 2014). We thought the sites in the lower loop were just a bit better than the upper loop. Our site #18 was very spacious and private, and next to the stream. The bathrooms have flush toilets and sinks, and were clean and well stocked during our four day stay. About a dozen potable water sites through out the campground. Good sized bear boxes, bear proof dumpsters and recycle bins, and friendly camp hosts. Because this is national forest you can gather wood from any fallen dead trees. There is and endless supply of available kindling, tinder, and logs of every size in and around the campground. Especially the lower loop. So bring a sharp axe or hatchet. read more

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This year my new years resolution was to go camping at least twice. I used to go often as a kid and haven't been since high school, so I invested in a crap ton of camping equipment and made some reservations. As of this trip, I've achieved my goal, and this was an amazing place to do it! We went the last weekend of the season, as apparently the campground was closing up shop on the Sunday we were checking out. It was drizzly throughout the weekend, and at one point it even snowed on one of our hikes, but we were able to keep dry at night by the fire. The camp host sells firewood at the campground for $8 a bundle. There are fire rings at each site and most of the campsites are very spacious. We were originally aiming for campsite 18 in lower Stony Creek Campground because of some of the reviews on here, but it disappeared right before we were able to book it!! So we settled on campsite 12 (also in lower)--we were so glad we did!! Campsite 12 is a walk-in site. You park at the top of the hill and have to carry everything down the hill to the picnic table and fire ring. It wasn't too far, though, and it added a level of seclusion that the other sites don't boast. We could see one or two other campfires at night from the surrounding sites, but for the most part we felt like we were in our own little corner of the woods. It's right by the creek and you could hear it softly trickling along all night, which to me was incredibly relaxing. The campsite was also very large. It didn't have any fallen trees to sit on, but if you bring your own chairs and stools, this of course won't be a problem. It's also REALLY close to the restroom and water spigot (located just across the road that circles the campground), but because your actual site is across the road and down the hill, you don't see/hear/smell anything from the bathroom. The bathrooms have flush toilets and running water. They also have toilet paper! There's no electricity, though, so you need to remember to bring a lantern or flashlight with you whenever you go, as well as soap or hand sanitizer. There is a great trail across the street that starts in Upper Stony Creek campground and goes all the way to a lake. It's a difficult hike (all uphill, at least as far as we went), but it has lots of beautiful views. Bring a small picnic, wear the right shoes, and carry enough water with you and it should be pleasant enough (but still difficult!). We didn't make it the full 6-7 miles that the trail runs (and never made it to the lake), basically because, after about 4 miles, it started to get snowy and foggy, and it had already taken us quite a while. You can also get in the car and drive around Sequoia National Park to see some giant sequoias and other awesome scenery. This was a GREAT place to go camping. We were only here two nights but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It's a campground to which I could see myself returning again and again. read more

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I know it says "Resort" somewhere out there but don't expect 5-Star 4-Diamond accomodations: You ain't gonna get it here. When we called to ask if they were "INSIDE" Sequoia National Park, they said "Yes, we are inside the Sequoia Forest" so we immediately made reservations, you know, before everything gets booked for the weekend, and did our research later. They were NOT inside the Park; they were inside the "Forest". they are really close though. About 15 minutes from either Sequoia or King's. This means, it is not part of the free shuttle service provided inside the National Park. We had to drive from one site to another in the two parks. If you know anything about Sequoia and Kings National Parks, you'd know that it is wilderness. Everything is spread out (like LA). They are trying to minimize impact on the living monuments that are the Giant Sequoia's so they don't have a huge development in one area just to make it convenient for you. There are no street numbers in this highway. It's like driving in Italy's wine country: Watch out for the "town" name and that's how you get to your destination without getting lost, a small building with rustic style exterior and plenty of parking. This lodge has only 11 rooms. Yey! And no elevator. Extra calorie burner for those of you counting. Amenities include: TV Cable Coffee Maker Big white fluffy towels Shampoo Bar soap plenty of space for luggage lots of pillows free wifi - not the strongest though. no fridge electric fan ICE: You have to go downstairs to the market for ice and they will fill up your bucket for you. Continental breakfast is complimentary and usually, I'm afraid they're really crappy. This one isn't so bad. Fresh fruits Coffee Hot Chocolate Mix Teas Different Flavored creams milk juices microwave available double toaster available pre-made Belgian waffle pre-packaged sausage, egg, cheese and biscuit a variety of cereals bagels cream cheese a variety of jellies Registration is in the gift shop/market. There is a warm "living room" with stone fireplace at the lobby of the lodge. The lodge also sports, as mentioned above, a gift shop and a market. Not previously mentioned are the pizza shop and the gas station, which as of 6-23-12, was selling gas at $3.86/gallon. read more

My husband and I stayed here with our pup for two nights this past weekend and we had a really nice time! This campground provides flushing toilets and running, drinkable water which is so great! We stayed at campsite #24, which was in a nice spot- pretty secluded, and right across from a water pump. As I mentioned, they allow dogs (on leashes) which is awesome. I would recommend bringing some sort of ax/saw because they allow you to use wood that is around for campfires, but you will need to do some chopping for it! Also, the campsites closer to the road are closer together, so depending on what you are wanting, that information is good to know :) I would recommend this to people and we will all be staying there again! read more

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Thanks to K.K for posing a few questions that may help with site selection: Is it near a highway? Yes- Generals highway. Not high traffic and you'll hear only the sound of the stream, not the cars. You stayed at Upper Stony Creek - was it vault or pit toilets? Hmm, I don't know what that means! The toilets didn't flush and you needed to close the lid so you couldn't see what was left inside... We are driving from Iowa so think we need reservation as such a busy place. - Yes, good idea to get a res no matter where you're from! Going to use this as a base camp to visit the 3 national parks. - Great idea! We had the same idea after leaving. You could do Kings Canyon and Yosemite from here. Other tips: if you're a hiker, invest in a guide book. This helped us pick the optimal trail for our group's level of fitness (we did a difficulty of 3). I also found out that the walk-in sites, further back in the camp ground have access to swimming in the stream I mentioned! A trip to the museum prior to the awe-inspiring hikes will answer a lot of questions (if you're the curious type) about how these trees grow. I'm a big fan of camelpacks especially for hikes! You won't have to worry about carrying a bottle. Also for the less inhabited hikes, remember to bring along essential items from a medical kit. Happy camping! read more

This place is a shithole. Rooms haven't been touched for at least 30 years. Staff is unhelpful and looks miserable. Advertised restaurant is closed. One outlet in the room to charge your phone. TV doesn't work. read more

We stayed at Upper Stony Creek. We stayed at site #8. This campsite is fantastic. The table and firepit were in good condition. There was plenty of wood to burn. There was a fun hike right from the site. The area is beautiful. The sites are close together, as they usually are, but still better than many. The Upper campground has pit toilets. It is quiet, you dont really hear any traffic. Make a reservation. Be prepared. We had a visit from a bear. Know the rules! Be ready for rain. You can take day trips to Kings canyon and General Sherman. There is a small river running right next to camp. The stars are out! Be sure to stay up late! Cannot wait to go back. Still trying to figure out why I left. read more

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Stayed 2 nights. Best reason to chose this lodge is the convenient location to attractions in park. Clean, but less than basic amenities. Just know what you are getting. No AC, but fan in room was great. No refrigerator or microwave in room. Limited electrical outlets. No water or coffee available in lobby!!! Restaurant only served pizza for dinner. Breakfast and mini-mart in building don't open until 8 am. Due to the heat and the crowds, we wanted to be on trails at 8 am, so we did not eat the free breakfast. For the price, I would pay an extra $20 per night to have coffee available in the lobby. They really can't spring for a Keurig?? read more

STONEY CREEK CAMPGROUND Had a great 5 day weekend. Of course once the screaming ass kids left. We were gone most of the day hiking and the camp ground and staff were great. Bathrooms clean and showers are close. Make sure you bring everything you need because if you don't you will pay top dollar for what you forgot. *****DO NOT USE GOOGLE MAPS TO GET TO THE SITE**** We got routed to a 14 mile dirt road that spit us out in the middle of the 198. We did not have to pay to get in, but you will have to pay to get out. And, unless you have a high profile vehicle or a 4x4 you won't make it up. So do yourself a favor and follow the signs. Note**** If you want to go around the construction traffic enter the park through Fresno. read more

Due to a series of circumstances, we ended up on the mountain with no place to camp for the night. We drove north, stopping at multiple lodges and campgrounds with no spots open. With sunset approaching, we stayed at the first available spot. Unfortunately, that was Stone Creek. Upon entering, we were met by an incredibly rude employee named Jaime (who did not tell us her name, another employee told us "she's really rude. Her name is Jaime"). She directed us to another room, where we waited for her. When she arrived, she did not acknowledge us, but turned to another employee and began speaking poorly of the guests she had just been interacting with. She talked down to us through the entire interaction. When we finally got our room, it was $283 (with tax), the only room downstairs. It's location allows your to hear everything happening both in the lobby, and outside on the patio. The room was disguising. Wrappers, crumb, and a layer of dust around all the furniture. A hole chewed in the door, which also had a nonfunctional lock. A rat trap placed under the dust covered fan, dead flies in the window sill. Hair and stains on the bedding, all to cover up a pile of springs disguised as a mattress. We slept in sleeping bags, making an effort not to touch anything. We were told that there was a complimentary breakfast which features "any food you could name." There were un-toasted bagels, warm eggs and sausage, dry cereal, and a sparse basket of fruit with flies around it. We got the heck out of there ASAP. Tenting the next night felt significantly cleaner. If you're stuck between sleeping in your compact car, or staying here- safe yourself the money, dust and awful employee interactions. Edit: Jaime also told us the WiFi was in a "blackout," but based on reviews- that's how it's been for years. FIX IT. read more

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This place is an old, gross dump, run by a bunch of kids- very Lord of the Flies (I'm in my early 30's so that has to say something). It's a complete rip off. This is the most expensive place we've stayed on our trip through California's NPs and we seriously feel like idiots for booking this place. We chose it out of desperation because there are so few options in or close to the park. Don't stay here. When you first drive up to this place you'll be greeted by a pile of old? new? who knows, mattresses in the dirt on the side of the building and next to that some sort of broken down building that people may live in with a sign for public showers. It's kind of jarring, especially when you're rolling up to a place you've spent more than $200 a night on. We were worried these were the bathrooms we'd have to use. The "lodge," rooms, and "restaurant" all leave something to be desired. There was trash sitting around in the lodge common room for more than a day, it may still be there. The restaurant doesn't follow the schedule it's supposed to be on. Leaving people high and dry who've driven 20mi on backcountry roads hoping for dinner. We ate breakfast there and it just seemed gross. I had toast from a toaster that's probably 15 years old and never once cleaned. Our room was old and dumpy. My boyfriend said it smelled like an old frat house. Who knows when the last time the bathroom was scrubbed. There were spots all over the mirror, other people's hair everywhere OH and there was stuff unflushed in the toilet!!!! No human waste but paper and stuff. Disgusting. The toilet also had gross rings in it from not being cleaned. There was also a sign on the wall stating it could take up to FIFTEEN minutes for hot water. Unreal. The room was hot and stuffy, they provide a fan. When I tried to open the window one side the screen was missing and the other side the screen was taped up with puppy bandaids... seriously?! The only positive is that the bed was comfortable. The sheets had hair in them though and the weird fuzzy blanket from 1975 had cigarette burns in it. I was a little afraid to look under the sheets. It would have been easy though because they used a flat sheet to drape over the bed instead of using a fitted sheet. I slept alright after having several drinks and a nice dinner at the beautiful Wuksachi lodge in the park (go stay there!!) Don't stay here. It's a huge rip off and will just make you sad. Really. Aside from being rather grossed out I just felt sad in this place. If you're looking for an affordable place to stay you'd be better off dealing with the long drive into the park and staying at the Marriott in Visalia, we stayed there prior and it was great. OR camp. I honestly would have rather of slept in my tiny backpacking tent in the dirt than this gross place. You can disperse camp in the National forest just outside the park if all the campgrounds are full. Good luck. read more

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Sequoia is 10 stars. Sequoia is flat out awesome. It does not quite get the respect that Yosemite gets, but it is every bit as spectacular with less crowds. The massive redwoods are not as tall as their coastal brothers and sisters, but more massive in girth which i have been told matters more... There are countless countless hikes, its awesome. Stoney Creek is actually 2 separate campsites. Upper and Lower Stoney Creek (one is "Stoney" and the other is "Stony," just to make its confusing). One takes reservations and the other does not. I actually prefer the one that does not. The sites are bigger, and hopefully it will continue to be, even though I am writing this, less crowded. But you do have to go on faith that you will get a spot. There are some great hikes right there with no driving required. There is also a creek right there, in the spring there is some reasonable fishing. For the rock climbers there is some bouldering if you search it out. DO NOTE this is national forest here, not national park. The big difference is that there is a hunting season. We were there last year in August there was some bear hunting going on. Just so you know. Oh, and on that note, yeah, there are bears. Our neighbor lost a cooler to a brave young bear. Roughing it meter : 4 (narsty outhouses and you have to drive to the nearby lodge for a pay shower). Beauty factor : 10 Campsites : (the side that we stay in) good size, not crowded. Details : * Mobile phones, yeah right. Just turn them off. Bring walkies. * There is a lodge with gas, some food items, camping equipment and showers about 5 minutes down the road * TONS to do within 30 minute drive. More hiking then you can finish in your lifetime read more

What a great experience. We stayed at UPPER STONY CREEK. I had never been to sequoia before and was nervous because of the vehicle restrictions. We took our Ford F250 long bed towing our 30ft travel trailer. It was no problem. Upper stony creek has plenty of room to maneuver. I LOVED the view from the back window of the trailer. We stayed in space 3 so we had a water spigot right there to fill the freshwater tank. We camped with some friends in spot 2. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5: The only bummer was that there were fire restrictions while we were there so ABSOLUTELY NO wood or charcoal fires during our stay. The camp host was very friendly and accommodating. If we had campfires, it would have been the perfect camping experience. Thanks to all who make this place wonderful. read more

Don't expect much when you get to your room. No A/C and their wifi is horrible. It's 2016! If you're going to charge over $200/night, please make sure your wifi is up to par. The pluses: Decent continental breakfast in the mornings Friendly staff Gas station located at the lodge The negatives: No A/C in the rooms No wifi (even though they claim they have it) Only 1 hair dryer to rent in the whole hotel Would I stay there again? No. Would I recommend it? No. Was it for me? I think you already know that answer. Overall, the hotel provides the basic necessities: A not-so-comfy bed, a decent shower, a place to eat downstairs, and a knowledgeable hotel staff for the area. read more

Nice campground with flush toilets. Forest service puts fish into creek for fishing. Lots of deer activity. Lots of shade at our particular site. We normally stay at Dorst creek but I actually liked this campground better. The sites seem to be a little more spaced apart compared to other campgrounds at Sequoia. read more

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This is a great place to stay if you are planning on visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. The lodge is right in between each park, which makes it convenient (and an equal distance) to visit both parks. Like previous reviewers have mentioned, this lodge is not in either park, which means it is not part of the shuttle service. Be prepared to drive - but there are gas stations both at Stony Creek and along the way to Kings Canyon so don't worry about running out of gas. The staff here is amazing! They were very helpful, incredibly nice and knowledgable. After talking with a few of them, it seems that a lot of them were recently hired within the last few months. After a full day of exploring Sequoia National Park, we arrived at the lodge hoping to eat some delicious pizza, but we come to find out that we missed dinner time by 10 minutes! Luckily, the staff member (Tina) was so gracious enough to let us use the microwave after we bought hot pockets from the market for our dinner. The next morning, we decided to ask some of the staff where to go and one of the cooks (Steven) gave us a recommendation to drive the road through Kings Canyon. This was an amazing, thoughtful recommendation that truly made our trip special! As for lodging, it was exactly what we needed - a bed to sleep on and a clean shower. The staff did warn us that it takes about 15 min for the water to warm up in the morning. Our room had a long rod for us to hang our clothes (not a closet) and we had drawers and a TV (which unfortunately didn't work at the time). We only stayed one night, but we probably would have talked to the staff about the TV if we were staying longer. Overall, staff was so accommodating and the lodging was we needed. I would stay again! read more

Hi hopes after finding a lodge just outside the national park. Dashed, almost instantly when we walked in. The decor doesn't look like it's been touched for decades and the room, while 'clean' had holes in the carpet and was an eye burning mix of dark green carpets, floral bed throw, dark brown mish-mashed furniture and a dodgy gas fire hung vertically on the bedroom wall. Oh, and said gas fire clicks on during the night by the way, with a naked flame, and there are no warnings not to put your belongings near them...let alone the cot with our baby daughter in! This caused mass panic in the middle of the night as the fire started to creak, crash then bang loudly as it clicked on and warmed up. We rushed to pull the cot away from the fire and save our bags, which we did, but when we mentioned to the desk staff that there should be some kind of warning, they just said 'yeah, probably' and then went about their business. The 'breakfast' included in the price is appalling. No other word for it. Small cartons of juice in a metal bowl with ice, half defrosted muffins and coffee that was in reality simply brown coloured water. The worst stay we had during our trip around California, by a long way. Oh, and it cost us almost 200 dollars for the privilege. read more

We prefer azalea or sunset because the bathrooms are so much better but this is also a good choice and sure beats the meadow rode where you have to basically pitch a tent on the dusty road because everything else is full. Close to the creek with large sites, but it is a little more noisy than the others places in the park. read more

This is by far our favorite campsite at Kings. Right on the water, very secluded but yet close enough if you want a pizza. read more

Stony Creek Lodge - Hotels Near Me

Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms. Very small rooms, no air conditioner. Please DO NOT listen to recommendations for Montecito buffet if you don't want pizza (all they serve at Stony) you would be much, much better off buying something in the store to microwave. We were sick for 2 days after paying $16 ea. for horrible cafeteria overcooked slop that the Montecito had. read more

This place is dirty and overpriced (two night $509). The place is run by unfriendly and unhelpful people. Don't stay here.

We absolutely loved this campground although we were in the UPPER Stony Creek site across the street. It was quiet, we were right next to a stream and the facilities (bathroom) were clean. Our kids had a great time playing on the rocks and splashing in the stream. read more

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The Assistant Manager Jessica was extremely rude, impolite and heartless. I would stay far far far away from this lodge. Don't ruin your Sequioa National Park experience that is otherwise amazing. read more