NPS · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Three Rivers, CA

Cedar Grove Stock Campsite

Cedar Grove Stock campsite is located deep in the Kings Canyon of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. You are required to have stock animals to camp here. If you reserve a site and do not have stock your reservation will be cancelled with full cancellation fees.

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Horse requiredCedar Grove Stock CampsiteAn open, lightly graveled clearing surrounded by tall trees and patches of green grass, set at the base of a rocky mountain slope. The area is spacious and level, with natural shade from surrounding trees—suitable for stock animals and campsite setupHorse required
Photos courtesy of stock, NPS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Equestrian1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Stock Site 1Pull-through55GravelNo / –6 / 2YesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length55 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $40 per night. Failure to notify the campground prior to 12:00 pm noon the day following scheduled arrival may result in your reservation being cancelled.

Cedar Grove campground is an equestrian campground only. One campsite, no trash service. What you pack in you must pack out. No potable water on site. Stream fed horse trough, restroom is a porta potty, RV parking and tent site with picnic table, food storage and bear box are provided at Cedar Grove Stock campground. Pay shower and market available short walk or drive at nearby Cedar Grove Village.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cedar Grove Stock Campsite20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.72 inches of precipitation, 42.4 inches of snowFebruary: 7.87 inches of precipitation, 61.5 inches of snowMarch: 6.42 inches of precipitation, 37.1 inches of snowApril: 3.24 inches of precipitation, 22.2 inches of snowMay: 2.05 inches of precipitation, 6.0 inches of snowJune: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.27 inches of precipitation, 3.4 inches of snowNovember: 3.65 inches of precipitation, 11.7 inches of snowDecember: 6.87 inches of precipitation, 35.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.3°F averageFebruary: 29.7°F averageMarch: 33.6°F averageApril: 37.8°F averageMay: 45.7°F averageJune: 54.0°F averageJuly: 61.0°F averageAugust: 60.0°F averageSeptember: 54.6°F averageOctober: 45.0°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 27.3°F average0 in20 in40 in60 in80 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lodgepole, 11 miles from the recreation area point at 6,735 feet, station USC00045026 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 43 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 220 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Vehicles over 22 feet are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum when entering through Sequoia National Park. Vehicles over 22 feet should use the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance. Enter through the Kings Canyon National Park entrance (Big Stump Entrance Station) and stay on Hwy 180 for 30 miles to Cedar Grove.

Nearest townThree Rivers, California
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 36.71° N, 118.59° W. Call the office before you drive.

Charges and 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.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Land

    21 mi from the campground · 20 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    21 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    23 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Camp and Explore: Amamoor State Forest | Cedar Grove Campground, QLD

Natural features

Oak and Cedar accent the campground which sits in the base of the canyon near the Kings River; the granite walls of the canyon tower above. This region is characterized by hot days and cool nights during summer.

Recreation

Cedar Grove trails include Hotel Creek, Don Cecil, Roaring River Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Kanawyer, and Mist Falls. Roads End offers access to the backcountry of Kings Canyon. Backcountry permits are available for overnight stays. Roadside river access is abundant for barbless fishing. Boyden Cavern (with daily tours) and Grizzly Falls are popular destinations in the nearby USNFS land. Stop by the Cedar Grove Visitor Center or attend an interpretive evening campfire ranger program at the amphitheater for more fun and learning.

Nearby

Mist Falls is a 4-mile hike from Roads End Permit Station. Roads End also offers the Bubbs creek and Kanawyer trails, or you can visit John Muir Rock. Zumwalt Meadow trail connects to Roaring River Falls nearby Knapps Cabin. Don Cecil trail can be taken to lookout peak or Hotel Creek trail can be taken to another lookout. Grizzly Falls is popular and Boyden Cavern offers several daily cave tours. Cedar Grove Campgrounds, Cedar Grove Visitor Center, amphitheater for evening programs, and Cedar Grove Market/Lodge are also nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Sites at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $40 per night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

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.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Cedar Grove Stock Campsite have?

1 site, including 1 equestrian site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Pay shower and market available short walk or drive at nearby Cedar Grove Village.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Cedar Grove trails include Hotel Creek, Don Cecil, Roaring River Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Kanawyer, and Mist Falls. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?

Three Rivers, California. Mist Falls is a 4-mile hike from Roads End Permit Station.

Source: Getting there

Which national park is Cedar Grove Stock Campsite in?

Cedar Grove Stock Campsite is a Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks