Communities along the Mighty 190

Pierpoint Springs (named after Zachary Pierpoint) sits at approximately 4,600 feet in elevation, this is the first community you come to on the Mighty 190 that offers a mountain-retreat feel. With around 85 cabins (many used as vacation homes) and a tight-knit full-time community, it offers buyers a rare mix of quiet cabin life and convenience. Within walking distance of Pierpoint Bar & Grill for entertainment.

Camp Nelson (named after John M Nelson) sits at  approximately 5,000 feet in elevation along the Mighty 190.  With just over 100 full-time residents, Camp Nelson offers rare privacy and seclusion in a mountain community of just over 1 sq. mile — yet is perfectly situated for vacation-home ownership.  Many of the properties in the area are used as second homes or seasonal retreats — giving buyers flexibility to use and/or rent their cabin when you’re not there.  In addition to all the Forest amenities, there is a chapel, three restaurant/bars, two general stores, a hardware store, and a gas pump.  

Alpine Village was developed by Bill and John Roberts.  It site at and elevation of approximately 6,500 feet.  There are 51 water service connections however, the Castle Fire of 2020 destroyed the majority of the homes.  Those that remain have panoramic views of Slate and Black Mountain.

Cedar Slope was developed by Les Bailey and Fred Hopkins.  It is at an elevation of approximately 5,584 feet.  While this was another community devastated by the Castle Fire in 2020, it also has panoramic views of Slate Mountain and Marshall Creek where many go to fish.  Cedar Slope Brew was one of the properties not affected by the fire and delicious food is served on the weekends.

Sequoia Crest was developed by the Claude Rouch family. It is at an elevation of approximately 7,000 feet, with views mainly to the west.   Many home sites have Giant Sequoias growing on them, part of the Alder Creek Grove.  The Amos Alonzo Stagg Tree (fifth largest tree in nation) is located nearby. This community was devastated by the Castle Fire in 2020 but several homes have now be rebuilt.

Ponderosa, developed by Don Carter in 1963, is located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, and it is at the highest point of the Upper Tule. While untouched by wildfire, the Ponderosa lodge did experience a propane fire in 2023 and has not been rebuilt.  Many vehicles travel by Ponderosa on the Great Western Divide Highway, a halfway point between Kernville, the Mojave Desert, and Camp Nelson.

Coy Flat is located at approximately 5,000 feet in elevation. The tract was converted in a 2009 land-exchange  with the Forest Service to private land.  A Homeowners Association was created which included common areas. The Tract has 41 residences; lots averaging approximately ½ acre each.

McIntyre Tract is a small summer-home cabin tract along the Middle Fork Tule River, adjacent to the McIntyre & Wheel Meadow giant sequoia groves (Belknap Complex). The Nelson Trail (31E30) starts at the top of the McIntyre cabin tract. There are 23 lots in this seasonal development.  They are all on USFS lease land and are on McIntyre Creek which feeds into the Middle Fork of the Tule River.