Los Angeles
The Great Sequoia Camp Trip
Spend the summer solstice weekend exploring one of the most awe-inspiring corners of the western Sierra Nevada.
Join Usal and Forgot Lands Project in the heart of Giant Sequoia Country for a weekend surrounded by towering trees and rushing creeks. Whether you're here to explore, swim, fish, or just soak up the high country air, this camping trip offers a rare chance to reconnect with wild California. Our days will be filled with scenic hikes, dips in hidden river swimming holes, and visits to cultural landmarks like the Indian Bathtubs — evidence of the deep Indigenous history in these mountains.
Across the weekend we’ll follow forest trails to the massive Adam and Hercules trees, scramble along the North Fork of the Tule River to shaded plunge pools, and take in sweeping views on a sunset hike before gathering around the campfire.
REI will provide all the camping gear, so all you need to bring is your food. Our basecamp setup includes tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and chairs, ensuring a comfortable stay as we immerse ourselves in this remarkable landscape.
Ticket Type
When
06/20 - 06/22
Nights
02
Intensity
about
Josh Jackson is a writer, photographer, and a prominent advocate for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). As a conservationist, he is dedicated to showcasing the remarkable diversity, wildlife, and ecosystems that these landscapes harbor. Through his evocative Forgotten Lands Project, Josh employs immersive storytelling and striking visual narratives to motivate and empower audiences to explore and conserve America’s most vulnerable and lesser-known public territories.
Itinerary
Arrive at camp by 5 PM and take time to settle in. Choose your tent, unpack, and work together to get everything set up before the light fades. Once camp is in place, grab a light snack and lace up your boots for a short sunset hike. The trail will take you to a nearby overlook where you can catch golden hour and watch the sun dip behind the horizon.
After the hike, return to camp and start preparing dinner together. As night falls, gather around the campfire for music, storytelling, and maybe a round of s’mores or a warm drink under the stars.
CaMping Gear List
We will be providing a full basecamp set up for all campers. This includes:
