Sentinel Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 77 |
| RV, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
78 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 23 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 23 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 24 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 23 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 26 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 27 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 28 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 21 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 29 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 21 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 30 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 31 | Center Loop | Standard | Pull-through | 64 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 32 | Center Loop | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| 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 09, 10, 11, 12 and 1 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Fresno, CA, follow California State Highway 180 East to Cedar Grove. Sentinel Campground is located on the left (north) side of the road in the village.
| Nearest town | Three Rivers, California |
| Coordinates | 36.7903° N, 118.6719° 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.
- 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 y
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
18 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- WildfireLand
18 mi from the campground · 20 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 ↗ | 13.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Big Willi Mountaineering Company ↗ | 36.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 53.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 2.7 miDeer Cove Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.9 miLookout Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.1 miGrizzly Falls Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 12.6 miHume Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 12.7 miSandy Cove Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 12.8 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (South) ↗Fishing site
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- 12.9 miWoodward Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
- 13 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (North) ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miKanawyer ↗11.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.5 miDeer Cove ↗9.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.7 miLookout Peak0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.7 miChoke Creek1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4 miHappy Gap4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.7 miMitchell Peak1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.7 miDeer Cove Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
- 2.9 miLookout Peak Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.
- inSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 acres
- 1.3 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 3.1 miMonarch Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,223 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.
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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.
Recreation
Cedar Grove provides a plethora of hiking trails, from the hiking newcomer to the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sentinel Campground?
Sites at Sentinel 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 Sentinel 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 Sentinel Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Sentinel 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 Sentinel Campground have?
82 sites, including 77 standard sites without power and 1 RV site without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sentinel Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Sentinel Campground?
There are five comfort stations throughout the campground, all with flush toilets, sinks for dish-washing, and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sentinel Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sentinel Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sentinel Campground?
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
Are there accessible sites at Sentinel Campground?
Sites 09, 10, 11, and 12 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Sentinel Campground?
Cedar Grove provides a plethora of hiking trails, from the hiking newcomer to the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sentinel Campground?
Three Rivers, California. Hume Lake, Grizzly Falls, Mist Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, Sequoia Groves and numerous hiking trails attract visitors to this area.
Source: Getting there