Sentinel Campground

Photo · John Hawn

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

82Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

Sentinel Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With views of a lovely meadow central to the campground, the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sentinel Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors. Recreation Cedar Grove provides a plethora of hiking trails, from the hiking newcomer to the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. Keep reading

Day hikers can hike to Mist Falls, Cedar Grove Overlook, around the peaceful Kanawyer Loop along the Kings River, through Zumwalt Meadow, and more. Visitors can also fish for trout in the Kings River, or take a scenic horseback ride through the canyon with the Cedar Grove Pack Station. Facilities Each site in Sentinel Campground provides a fire ring, picnic table and large bear-proof food storage box. The roads through Sentinel Campground are paved, making it easier for both RVs and smaller cars to access the entire campground. There are five comfort stations throughout the campground, all with flush toilets, sinks for dish-washing, and drinking water. The Cedar Grove Visitor Center is located just outside Sentinel Campground, and Cedar Grove Village is across the street and offers a convenience store, gift shop, snack bar, hotel, showers and laundry. Natural Features Tall granite mountainsides cradle the south fork of the Kings River, as streams and creeks feed the river with snowmelt from higher elevations. Abundant wildlife roam through the tall ponderosa pine and incense cedar trees, meadows and along riversides. Hikes into the backcountry out of Cedar Grove will give visitors an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Kings Canyon National Park. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3792. Nearby Attractions Hume Lake, Grizzly Falls, Mist Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, Sequoia Groves and numerous hiking trails attract visitors to this area. Campfire stories, nature and wildlife presentations, and ranger-led hikes are also available during most of the season. Charges & Cancellations Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

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The sites · 82

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
Center Loop	22	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
Center Loop	23	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
Center Loop	24	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
Center Loop	25	management	28 ft	—
Center Loop	26	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
Center Loop	27	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
Center Loop	28	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
Center Loop	29	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
Center Loop	30	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Center Loop	31	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Center Loop	32	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Center Loop	33	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Center Loop	34	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Center Loop	35	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Center Loop	36	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Center Loop	37	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Center Loop	48	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	60	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	61	management	28 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	62	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	63	standard nonelectric	17 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	64	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	65	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	66	standard nonelectric	19 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	67	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	68	standard nonelectric	19 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	69	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	70	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	71	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	72	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	73	rv nonelectric	40 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	74	standard nonelectric	17 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	75	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	76	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	77	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	78	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	79	management	30 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	80	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	81	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	82	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Left Outer Loop	83	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	38	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	39	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	40	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	41	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	42	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	43	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	44	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	45	management	28 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	46	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Right Inner Loop	47	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	49	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	50	standard nonelectric	19 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	51	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	52	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	53	standard nonelectric	17 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	54	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	55	standard nonelectric	15 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	56	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
Right Middle Loop	57	standard nonelectric	23 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES$32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

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