Wishon Cabin, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Wishon Cabin is located in the Western Divide Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (50 min east of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 4,095 feet. The site is normally open from the end of April to the end of October. Prices start at $176.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@HeatherC820487 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #1
The cabin is in an oak and sage scrub riparian habitat. There are technically a few pine trees, but it's not a pine forest setting. Fifishing on the Tule River was fun, but we didn't know a good place to get down to the big fishing/swimming hole until after a couple of days. To access the large river hole, park at the turn out with a gate, at the first turn on the road leaving the campground. Walk down the road beyond the gate and take the middle trail to the river, maybe about 100 yards. The river is beautiful, but locals leave a lot of trash behind, which is unfortunate. The cabin was fairly clean and what I was expecting for a forestry cabin. I've stayed in a few closer to National Parks. I feel like the price of this one is a bit high for its location. Its about an hour and a half drive to Trail of 100 Giants, on an extremely winding mountain road. There was a mouse in the cabin, which I would expect from the location. However, there were no traps. There was also rodent droppings in the lower kitchen cabinets and in the cooking pans.We stayed three nights, but I wouldn't do that again. Maybe one night, fish the day of arrival and next morning, then move on to Sequoia National Park. By the way, the campground at Trail of 100 Giants has yurts for rent. And its in a gorgeous alpine environment. There is an Aldi grocery store, gas stations, and several fast food restaurants in Porterville, about 45 minutes from the cabin. We stopped there on the way in and out. We managed to send a couple of texts on satellite on our cell phones from the cabin, and got 2 bars about 2 miles down the road from the cabin right at a pull out. There is also service at Lower Coffee Camp day lot.
@CHRISTOPH79C04 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #1
Tried calling for door lock combo as instructed but no answer. Called Ranger but they didnt have combo. Combo on door paperwork. No wifi or cell service. Limited service about 2 minutes drive down mountain turnout. Cabin nice size. Had good time going to water holes
@PasawatMB4A39F · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #1
In a very good, woody sort of location. No cell reception whatsoever, but plenty of outlets and opportunities for outdooring (hiking, creek swimming, looking at sequoias, etc.). Not too far away from the nearest town, although the 2.5 mile drive up the mountain from the main road can get hairy sometimes. Cabin itself was very rustic looking with plenty of comfortable seating/beds (both couches folded out to beds, and the recliner could serve as a bed as well, so technically the cabin could sleep 7), usable shower, sink, range, and fridge (and other appliances), although too few silverware (but a good number of pots, pans, and plates). It really was like a home away from home. Felt isolated enough from the nearby main camp, but not to the point of feeling 'lonely' (we were not far away from the camp host, who was very gracious, helpful, and friendly). Not sure what that other review was talking about regarding the windows. Most of them opened (although some didn't have mosquito nets over them, which is one of my only complaints about the cabin) and were more than enough to keep the cabin cool during the day and especially at night (when it actually got a bit chilly). Overall, if we ever find ourselves in the Sequoia National Forest again, we will definitely book this cabin again!
@RichardG179702 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #1
Location was great and Cabin would have been great except for one important thing... When we arrived the region was in the middle of a heat wave, it was 105+ in Visalia, Tulare, etc. The Wishon Campground was into the 80's/90's during the day. There was a good breeze at night and it got down into the 60's so we had the assumption that the cabin would cool down at night. Which I am sure that it would have if the windows weren't painted shut!!!! We were unable to open a single window in the entire building!!!! With 90 degree temps and literally no airflow it made for a miserable experience inside of the cabin. I would not recommend renting this between June and September, unless your idea of a vacation is sleeping in a literal oven. I wish I had better things to say, because everything else was amazing. The location was awesome with the close proximity of the river, plenty of hiking trails, and no cellular service to distract from nature. The cabin was other wise very clean and having a private bathroom with shower is always preferable. Unfortunately all of my fond memories of this experience will be overshadowed by the miserable sweaty, sleepless nights rolling around on a sweat soaked plastic bag covered mattress choking on stagnant 90 degree air.
@GeorgeS7112210 · Camped on Sep 24, 2022 at Campsite #1
The cabin was clean. We enjoy and have fun staying there.
@xochitlt748817 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #1
Loved it. I've seen other reviews about bugs and what not; Well it is a campground and even though is a cabin let me remind everyone this is not a resort. So, if your noy cleaning after yourself ants will pop up and you better close those doors otherwise the mosquitos will get you.
Overall 10/10.
@SamS5464358 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #1
The restroom was full of pests; it was almost impossible to get in there.
@SamS219 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #1
The restroom was full of pests; it was almost impossible to get in there.
@LoriB193 · Camped on Nov 16, 2019 at Campsite #1
Wonderful getaway in the forest.
@LoriB2407943 · Camped on Nov 16, 2019 at Campsite #1
Wonderful getaway in the forest.

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