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    only a few pull through sites for campers.
    Mark K.

    Okay, there wasn't a whole lot of info that I needed specifically on the reviews or on the National Park websites so here is what I learned. We stayed at Sentinel Campground from 09/18-9/25/2019. . .We towed our 21' camper here and were able to tow up empty on our water holding tanks. There is a dump station with potable water at Princess campground just 20 miles or so before this campground on the way up. This allowed us to tow up the mountain empty and light and still fill up for the week that we were there. Just confirm that the campground is open during the dates you are going. if it's closed, so is the dump station. To fill up with water was free, but if you wish to dump your tanks there its a $10 fee, payable by debit or credit card. Now, onto the campsites. We chose Sentinel based on the reviews and the fact that Sheep Creek was closed when we were there. We drove through them all while we were there and were very happy with Sentinel. The sites seem larger than the others and it was very well kept. It is more set up for tent camping as the paved spot where you park is very small on most of them. There was even one section of campsites that i couldn't access with my trailer. I attempted it but had to back out of the trail as I would have ended up hitting a tree so plan ahead or at least be very cautious when pulling a camper. there are a few good trailer spots but be prepared to level the trailer both front to back and side to side. We stayed in 73 and it was very nice other than it didn't have many trees. Now, the general store is very close and convenient if you forget anything, but be prepared to pay for the convenience. surprisingly, beer is very affordable and they have some cool IPA's but I'd still bring a good stash of your own as well. what wasnt affordable was firewood. We didn't bring firewood because the national park site suggested not to. BIG MISTAKE. the store charged almost 14 dollars for literally 5 little pieces of firewood. it was pathetic. the ranger informed us we could use any fallen log or stick around the camps so we made use of that and it turned out okay but next time, we will be bringing our own firewood. This site is a bit far while towing and can be tight around some sharp corners but is worth it in my opinion. there are amazing views and the river is on the edge of the site. If you plan to do fishing, anything that runs parallel to the road you can use barbed hooks. this was also something I had trouble getting answers on. We did a ranger walk to the meadow with Lea and she was very informative and I think kids would really like the way the rangers present their information. very fun and friendly. the downside of this site and the other 3 next to it is, that if your activities include crystal caves, general Sherman or forest of giants, etc... those are all in Sequoia and are an hour and a half of mountain driving away. If you plan those, try to stay at lodgepole or somewhere closer to sequoia. Lastly, this was a first-come, first-serve campground and it worked out well. we stayed for a week and there were a constant influx and outflux of campers every day. This is nice because you can change spots mid-week if you find one you like better if you don't mind taking down camp that is. I hope this helps someone in the future!

    Mist Falls. Tired but the water freshens you up!!
    Dave S.

    Absolutely loved this campground!! It is close to absolutely everything we wanted to see! My gf and I went for 3 days; Friday-Sunday. We got there around 10:30am on Friday morning because we read that camp space is hard to find sometimes since it is first come first serve. However, we had no problems. It is about an hour into Kings Canyon/ past the sequoia trees but absolutely worth the drive. Campsite is about: 2 min walk to South Fork River 10 min drive to Grizzly Falls 10 min drive to Roaring River Falls 15-20 min drive to the hike start point to Mist Falls (10 mile round trip hike). Paid $18 per night. Showers were a dollar for 5 minutes at the small village (drive distance 2 mins depending where you camp... or 10-15 min walk).

    Site #49 Sentinel Campground
    K A.

    Great campground. Beautiful location near Road's End and adjacent to Cedar Grove Village. The sites are exceptionally clean and well maintained, each with a table, firepit and bear locker. Was especially impressed with the cleanliness of the restrooms. We camped over a weekend and this time of year there were plenty of open spaces. Overall very quiet and peaceful. I would have liked to see a few more dumpsters for trash (we had quite a trek to get to the nearest one) and I would like to see them restock and maintain the restrooms on a daily basis, at least during the weekends. The women's restroom was getting dangerously low on toilet paper by Sunday afternoon. Other than that this place is perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a great campsite.

    Denise C.

    Overall the campground was nice. It was first come first serve when we went, August 18, 2017 you need to start making reservations. I think that is for the better. We ended up taking two sites (#72 & #74) because the sites were very close together. There were trees for some shade but not a lot in late afternoon. These two sites were located between 2 restrooms and very close to a water faucet. Walking distance to the river, visitors center and "village". The village consist of a lodge, snack bar and market in one building. The were showers and laundry facilities I the village but did not check those out. Noise level- very little considering how close the sites are. Downfall - the highway to get to the camp is narrow with a massive ravine with sharp curves. For someone with a fear of heights be cautious.

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    Sunset Campground - Sunset view is truly amazing

    Sunset Campground

    3.9(32 reviews)
    4.8 km

    This was my first time in Sunset Campground and second trip to Kings Canyon. I read Yelp for some…read moretips and although I found some information, this time I gathered more detailed info I wish I had found: *Also, this trip we had 4 sites, but best was site #40* 48 was good and large and near 40. 27 and 44 were okay. 1. It is true. Site 40 is probably the best of the sites, and the one next to it. The sunset view is insane. You can also see in the distance the layers of mountains and trees that seem to go into infinity. These sites are usually taken very quickly when the reservation opens so if you can't get it, you can always walk here from your site to see the sunset. Just don't disturb the occupants when you walk past their setup. 2. Yes, there seems to be constant firewood to be gathered albeit in amorphous shapes and sizes. They burn good (went in July where everything was pretty dry). I only brought with me one bundle of purchased firewood and left with about 3 pieces back... Tons of firewood can be found when you walk to the trail that takes you to General Grant. 3. Site #27. Best to stay a site distance away from the restrooms as I noticed some people will walk across my site to get to them (really depends where). But it had a really close water source and restrooms right there. Two Parking spots. 4. MOST SITES HAD ONE PARKING ONLY. Read carefully as my friend assumed their site had 2 parking spots each but that wasn't the case. You can't park on anything except asphalt they said. 5. There is overflow parking and for what i saw, it was fairly spacious and had empty spots available on a weekend when I started my hike. It's near the check in booth for the campground. 6. Hume lake is 30 mins drive and people kayak here, take a dip in the water (don't go far), and fish too. I only caught fish the size of my hand so they were all released. 7. Sequoia Lake is PRIVATE and owned by the YMCA, so you can't go there. 8. Market is very close but should drive there. Anything you need they'll have, ice, cooking oil, ice cream, etc. Highly recommended even if it was full. It didn't feel too crowded and people seemed to respect quiet hours. The air was clean and full of oxygen. The view of the sunset was the best part **I hope you find these tips Helpful, helps me know if it's worth writing about this as I am usually a food reviewer person** Thanks! Happy camping.

    Plenty of firewood to gather from fallen trees and stumps that were provided to sit on or burn for…read morea long long time. Flushable toilets and running faucets to wash dishes and potable water. No showers. No camp host but just Forest Service workers maintaining the facilities for the most part. Best campsites would be the west side of the campground for the awesome sunset views. If you're lucky enough to reserve those sites be prepared for the whole campground to walk through your site to share the golden hour moment. There's a trail that can be accessed behind the Ampitheatre which will lead you to Grant Groves visitor center and Grants Tree. ~4 mile loop from the campground.

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    Hume Lake Christian Camps - The mountains are peeking through!

    Hume Lake Christian Camps

    4.2(35 reviews)
    2.4 km

    We are so thankful for Hume Lake and the experiences our kids have there. Thank you for being a…read morewelcoming environment. A lot of improvements to be made such as higher quality food options, better bedding, more things to do during free time, cleanliness, and much more.

    First and foremost this campground is beautiful and absolutely worth the detour…read more The reason why I'm leaving two stars is due to an experience I had this past December: On the 23rd, around 4pm my wife and I were driving back and came upon a car wreck about 10-15 minutes away from the main Hume lake area. A couple of young men had crashed their rental car due to the slick conditions of the road. All the men were fine, just couldn't get in contact with anyone and very obviously weren't prepared for the cold. Additionally, their English was clearly very broken but trying their best. Making a long story short we took a few of them to the main lodge area to call for help and the receptionist was either completely inept or not understanding of the situation. Not only did he tell us that they were CLOSNG SOON but also did very little to assist the men, and I had to basically do his job for him in order to contact help. Obviously they pride themselves on being a Christian camp, but my experience with the receptionist made me confident that had I not been there, they would have left 5 men in below freezing temps without a way to contact help. On 23 December. I know this review is long overdue but it's too frustrating to not leave.

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    Crystal Springs Campgrounds - Baby deer grazing with Doe near our site.

    Crystal Springs Campgrounds

    3.4(7 reviews)
    4.1 km

    Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The environment is beautiful. You literally sleep under young…read moresequoias and have a breathtaking view of a starry night sky. We also had problems with people blaring music and being loud and obnoxious well into 1 am. We are hikers so we get an early start each morning and that late night ruckus really ruined the experience for us. Aside from that we didn't really have any issues. The bathrooms were nice and clean. They have flush toilets and sinks with running water which is uncommon in my experience. They also have trash cans and water spigots which was nice to not have to pack out our trash. We did the first-come, first-serve camping which to me trying to figure that out from just the website gave me a headache. Trying to figure what site was open when and which required reservation and which allowed walk-ups. Honestly, the NPS really needs to improve in this area. However, with an super early morning start to drive around and catch a Park Ranger to ask, we figured it out. We camped there the second day they were open (according to the website which may or may not be true) this season and were lucky to get a spot. I recommend checking the sites early in the morning around 8 or 9am. Even though check out is at noon, if you wait until 11am (which is what the ranger told us to do) most open spots will have already been taken. We nabbed our spot at 8:30am. Pretty much how it works is you find an empty spot without a yellow tag or with an expired tag. For example, the spot we took the yellow tag expired on 5/4 which means they have to leave by noon on that day. If they are all packed up and leave at 8am that spot is open to whoever gets there first. After we got a spot I walked up to the pay station filled out the yellow envelope, tore off the yellow stub, stuck our cash in it and submitted it to the locked payment box. It's 18$ a night for groups 4 or less. You fill out your yellow stub and then attach it to your campsite sign. This first come, first serve style only works up until a certain day when "peak season" begins and then most places require a reservation. Aside from the headache of figuring out how this all works and the obnoxiously loud and inconsiderate people I really enjoyed this site and would stay again. I hope this helps those of you trying to plan a trip! Have fun and enjoy!

    Park rangers repeatedly drove at unsafe speeds through the campground full of young children…read more Rangers repeatedly did not address loud music played during quiet hours. One restroom for the campground area is ridiculous resulting in filthy bathrooms, long lines, and probably the use of "nature" as the bathroom. No showers was disappointing as this was not announced when we made the reservations. Campsite L is sloped with poor options for tent placement unless one wants to spend the night sliding or rolling down the hill. Site L is also in full sun with few shade options including the bear boxes which bake all day. Campsite M was lovely with plenty of tent spots and shade. Having water in each site is wonderful.

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    Grant Grove - Tree bark, each pattern is unique

    Grant Grove

    4.8(48 reviews)
    4.5 km

    We visited on Jul 4, 2025 ... Happy Independence Day,…read moreAmerica! The General Grant Tree is located in Grant Grove in the Kings Canyon National Park. You will need to enter the gate of Kings Canyon National Park or Sequoia National Park to see it. Once inside either of these National Parks, you can traverse to the other without going through another entry gate. We arrived at the gate to Kings Canyon National Park by 8:38 in the morning. I highly suggest arriving as early as possible to avoid slow-moving traffic and potential line of stopped vehicles on the road with a prolonged wait time at the gate. We stopped in at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center & Grant Grove Village for a potty break and to check out souvenirs and information there. There's also a restaurant here if you need sustenance for your day. If you need Wi-Fi, you can connect here. Otherwise, reception is spotty at best out in the park! There are so many majestic Sequoia Trees to enjoy! This park is home to a famous tree named General Grant. We came to take in its grandeur! This is the second largest tree in the world by volume! By viewing this tree, I've now seen the world's widest-known Sequoia! After viewing this tree, we went over to Sequoia National Park to see the largest tree which is the General Sherman Tree. General Grant Trail is completely paved and is accessible by wheelchair. There is a parking area there as well. There are information signs pointing out things of interest. The signs are in English & Spanish and also include Braille. Things to see while taking the leisurely stroll around the approximately 0.5-mile loop General Grant Trail are - *General Grant Tree: a) named after General Ulysses S. Grant in 1867. b) In 1926, then President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it the National Christmas Tree. Instead of taking the tree to a Christmas celebration, it is brought to the tree. A wreath is placed at its' base every second Sunday in December during the "Trek to the Tree". c) It was also named a Living Shrine in memory of the men and women of the Armed Forces who fought & died to keep this Nation free ... by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. It's the only living shrine in America! *Centennial Stump - the tree was cut in 1875. Part of it was sent to PA. *Gamlin Cabin - built in 1872 by the Gamlin brothers, who lived there until 1878. This park was established as General Grant National Park in 1890. The cabin was turned into a store and later became the first Park Ranger's quarters. It was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. *Fallen Monarch - The trunk was hollowed by a fire and is on its' side. You are able to walk through it and get a sense of how massive these trees really are! There's a large hole (skylight) at what is now the top. Fun Facts: The Fallen Monarch was once used as a Saloon! It was also used as a stable for the horses of the Cavalry that guarded the park. FYI: Dogs are not allowed on the General Grant Trail. The General Grant Tree was way less busy than the quite congested General Sherman Tree.

    The General Grant Tree Trail is a must go place for all visitors to the national park. It is…read morewell-paved, not too incline. you will first see the Fallen Monarch which is a fallen sequoia tree so huge that you can walk thru it like a tunnel, it's very photoworthy. Continue walking and you will see Centennial Stump and Gamlin Cabin (closed for repair), then you come to the General Grant Tree, it's huge and if you walk around the tree, you will see the huge fire scar on the tree trunk. Michigan tree is further down the trail, overall this is an interesting trail, don't miss it when you visit the national park Fun fact: General Grant Tree is world second-largest tree by volume, it is also known as the Nation's Christmas Tree.

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    Sequoia High Sierra Camp

    Sequoia High Sierra Camp

    3.8(13 reviews)
    9.2 km

    The Urban Dictionary defines Glamping as "Glamorous camping. Satisfying your craving for the…read moreoutdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine, and a comfortable bed." This describes Sequoia High Sierra Camp in every way, although "comfortable bed" doesn't come close to what you'll find as fall asleep your first night in the mountains. Perched at 8,200 feet within Sequoia National Monument is Sequoia High Sierra Camp, an upscale experience that redefines "roughing it." Unparalleled vistas and luxury camping are available to those willing to hike a mile from the Marvin Pass trail head. At campsite, prepare to be pampered as hosts greet you with Southern-style sweet tea and warm oatmeal cookies. From the twin or king-sized beds with pillow-top mattresses dressed in triple-sheeted linens, down comforter and Pendleton wool blanket, to the gourmet fare, you'll wonder why someone didn't envision this type of camping sooner. Three meals a day include fresh fruits, homemade muffins, and all the breakfast basics; sack lunches for you to hit the trail; and mouth-watering dinners such as classically-prepared Caesar salad, muscovy duck breast, and homemade strawberry shortcake. In your 14' X 24' tent you can cozy up to the warm glow of a propane lantern as you sip a glass of wine and read a book in wrought-iron chairs with over-stuffed cushions. Comforts include a basket of plush towels and toiletries, bottled water, daily maid service, and bathroom building with flush toilets and hot showers. Maps and directions to all the best recreation are readily available. A warm fire, a glass of wine, and brilliant sunsets...this is camping! OMG why didn't they invent this sooner? Sequoia High Sierra Camp is open seasonally.

    We just returned from, what was suppose to be a 3 night stay at Sequoia High Sierra Camp. We were…read moreso disappointed that we cut out a night early, with no refund. Yes, the food that was prepared each night for dinner was above average, and the 4 beer offerings and a dozen wines were nice and priced reasonably. But that is the only compliments I can pay this "luxury" camp. The dirty road in was an absolute nightmare and set he tone for the trip. The owners/proprietors were borderline rude and yes a bit grouchy. The bathrooms were far from what I expected from a "glamorous" camping experience. The breakfast offerings were fair, but I expected more from a place that's selling themselves as "luxury", how about some waffles, french toast, omelets...... The pack your own brown bag lunches were a huge disappointment! And I couldn't believe there weren't snacks (granola bars, fruit, power drinks, sodas, pretzels, etc.) offered around the clock. The hiking was also a bit of a let down too. And the hike offered with return transportation from Cedar Grove at $75 per person was ridiculous! Over all for what this place costs, we were very disappointed. I wouldn't recommend Sequoia High Sierra Camp to my worst enemy. Save yourself from a huge disappointment and go somewhere, anywhere else! As for the night we walked out on.... we headed into Fresno, stayed in the Riverpark area and had a great time!

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