The park service lists 15 campgrounds with 1,213 sites in all. (Sequoia and Kings Canyon share one list.)
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorst Creek Campground | 222 | Reservable | $32 | Yes | water |
| Lodgepole Campground | 214 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 40 ft | dump station, water |
| Sunset Campground | 158 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 30 ft | water, cell signal |
| Moraine Campground | 121 | Reservable | $32 | Yes | water |
| Sheep Creek Campground | 111 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 30 ft | water |
| Azalea Campground | 110 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 47 ft | water, cell signal |
| Sentinel Campground | 82 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 82 ft | water |
| Potwisha Campground | 42 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 24 ft | dump station, water |
| Cold Springs Campground | 40 | Reservable | $32 | No | water |
| Crystal Springs Campground | 35 | Reservable | $32 | Yes, up to 25 ft | water, cell signal |
| Buckeye Flat Campground | 27 | Reservable | $32 | No | water |
| Atwell Mill Campground | 21 | Reservable | $32 | No | water |
| Canyon View Group Campground | 16 | Reservable | $50 | No | water |
| Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites | 14 | Reservable | $50 | No | water, cell signal |
| South Fork Campground | n/a | See park | $6 | No | none listed |
RVs and trailers
9 of 15 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 82 feet (Sentinel Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. 2 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
14 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov.
What the park says about reservations at Dorst Creek Campground: “Dorst Creek Campground does not have a determined reopening date due to ongoing storm damage repair. Reservations for individual campsites at Dorst Creek Campground can be made up to one month in advance of your stay. Group site reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are re”
Campfires
- Dorst Creek Campground: In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin
- Lodgepole Campground: In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin
- Sunset Campground: In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin
- Moraine Campground: In summer, fire restrictions are often in effect in this campground due to dry conditions and the potential for accidental human-caused fire. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Restrictions change as w
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- Cedar Grove Lodge & Market Center: Cedar Grove Lodge is in Kings Canyon at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1402 m). Granite cliffs, the Kings River, and hiking trails are nearby. The lodge offers 21 hotel rooms, a counter-service restaurant, a market, and a gift shop. The lodge is also within walking distance of Cedar Grove's visitor cen
- John Muir Lodge: Open year-round, this lodge offers hotel rooms and cabins. Nearby, food is available at the Grant Grove Restaurant and Grant Grove Market. Other services in the village include a post office, gift shop, and Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
- Montecito Sequoia Lodge: Montecito Sequoia Lodge is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument on National Forest Service land. Please contact them directly for hours of operation.
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.