National Park Attractions

Sequoia & Kings Canyon Parks

Sherman Tree

Weather
The following links will carry you to the web page of the California Department of Water Resources. Recent snow and temperature data are available from Quaking Aspen a few miles up the Great Western Divide Highway from Camp Nelson. Temperature data are available from the Hossack site near Camp Nelson. Both of these sites are at higher elevations than Camp Nelson Lodge, so the Lodge is usually warmer and has less snow than these sites.

Snow at Quaking Aspen

Temperature at Quaking Aspen

Temperature at Hossack

Hiking

Hundreds of miles of trails are available near the lodge. Here are a few examples. Maps and directions are available at the lodge.

Camp Nelson Trail

Amos Alonzo Stagg Tree

Quaking Aspens

Pacific Crest Trail 

Needles Fire Lookout

Dome Rock 

Trail of 100 giants 

 

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is available at the packing station a few miles up the hill from the lodge.

 

Fishing

Good fishing can be found near the lodge in Nelson Creek and at Coy Flats, or find your own hidden fishing holes.

Golden Trout Wilderness

 

Winter Sports

Cross Country Skiing

Snowmobiling

 

Amateur Astronomy

Dome Rock