Potwisha Campground
Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park. The campground is situated along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, just four miles from the park entrance, in the Sierra Foothills.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 34 |
| Tent-only | 3 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
37 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | ||
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | |
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | ||
| 05 | Standard | Back-in | 31 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | ||
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 19 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | ||
| 07 | Standard | 20 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | |||
| 09 | Tent only | 13 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | ||
| 10 | Tent only | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard | |||
| 11 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Standard |
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.
The site records list no campfires. The campground description says sites have fire rings.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 49 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| 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. |
| Accessibility | Sites 39, 40 are listed accessible |
Potwisha Campground is open year-round to tents, RVs, and trailers. Reservations are required for all sites year-round. Site #39 and site #40 are suitable for wheelchairs. Picnic tables, fire rings and food storage lockers are provided at each site. Flush toilets, drinking water and an amphitheater are available within the campground. A free dump station, open year-round, is located across the highway from the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Potwisha Campground is easily accessed from Visalia, California, and Highway 99. Follow Highway 198 east from Visalia for 36 miles, until you reach the Ash Mountain Entrance Station. The campground is located 4 miles beyond the entrance station on the left, or north, side of the road.
| Nearest town | Three Rivers, California |
| Coordinates | 36.5174° N, 118.8004° W · Directions ↗ |
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
- WildfireLand
14 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
20 mi from the campground · 15 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 32.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 35.8 mi |
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POTWISHA CAMPGROUND. SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
Worth a stop
Potwisha Campground is located within a 45 minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park. The Crystal Caves are about an hour's drive (18 miles/29 km) from the campground.
- 10.6 miStony Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.9 miEshom Point Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 12.7 miWoodward Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 12.7 miWoodward Winter Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness begins about 0.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.6 miSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 acres
- 5.8 miJohn Krebs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 39,740 acres
- 10.3 miJennie Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,510 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Moro Rock StairwayStructure · Three Rivers · 2.7 mi
- Ash Mountain Entrance SignObject · Three Rivers · 2.9 mi
- Giant Forest Village-Camp Kaweah Historic DistrictHistoric district · Three Rivers · 3.6 mi
Natural features
The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral, and river canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer, and bobcats, as well as numerous bird species.
Recreation
There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground. The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a short walk across the street from the campground.
Guidebooks for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Potwisha Campground?
Sites at Potwisha Campground 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 Potwisha Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Potwisha Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Potwisha Campground?
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 Potwisha Campground have?
40 sites, including 34 standard sites without power and 3 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Potwisha Campground?
The longest site here provides 49 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 Potwisha Campground?
Flush toilets, drinking water and an amphitheater are available within the campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Potwisha Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Potwisha Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Potwisha Campground?
Sites 39 and 40 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Potwisha Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Potwisha Campground?
There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Potwisha Campground?
Three Rivers, California. Potwisha Campground is located within a 45 minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth.
Source: Getting there