The camp included 41 wood-frame cabins and an office in an area composed mostly of firs and pines, with a single giant sequoia.

The cabins were laid out according to a plan developed by Park Service landscape architect Merel S. Sager.

The lower portion of Camp Kaweah was built beginning in 1935 with more cabins, bringing the total count to about 140 units.

The Market building measures about 120 by 40 ft (37 by 12 m) with gabled extensions on the ends that from the front imply an I-shaped plan.

[3] As a consequence of the decision to remove the Giant Forest Lodge development, itself a National Register district, the Camp Kaweah location was chosen to serve as a day-use-only visitor orientation facility.

The surrounding parking lots were built on the site of upper and lower Camp Kaweah, which were demolished.

The comfort station and ranger residence remainA bus shuttle now connects the museum with the Giant Forest.