Can you reserve a site at Canyon View Group Sites?

Yes, Canyon View Group Sites is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Canyon View Group Sites?

18 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Canyon View Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Canyon View Group Sites.

Are campfires allowed at Canyon View Group Sites?

Campfires are allowed at Canyon View Group Sites. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Canyon View Group Sites, California — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Canyon View Group sites are located in Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, California. Cedar Grove is located on the South Fork of the Kings River at an elevation of 4,600 feet. This is a TENT ONLY Group Campground. No RV's or Trailers allowed.

Recreation

Cedar Grove provides some of the best trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially near Roads End. Nearby the Kings River offers excellent trout fishing. Horseback riding is also available. Expect warm days and cool nights in the area.

Facilities

There are four large group sites and 12 mid-sized group sites for a total of 16 sites available in the campground that offer picnic tables, fire rings, and bear food storage boxes at each site. All Sites In Canyon View Campground are TENT ONLY, NO RV's or Trailers. The campground has flush toilets and drinking water.

There is a small store, snack bar, hotel, showers, and laundry located at the Cedar Grove Village.

Natural Features

The group sites are located in a cedar and ponderosa pine forest at the bottom of the third deepest canyon in the contiguous United States. The Cedar Grove area's glaciated valley features towering cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, and the powerful Kings River, whose canyon gave the park its name. Two prominent rock formations, North Dome at 8,717 feet and Grand Sentinel at 8,518 feet, rise 3,500 feet above the canyon floor. Many species of wildlife inhabit the canyon as well.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3792.

Nearby Attractions

Boyden Cave, Hume Lake, Grizzly Falls, Mist Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, Sequoia Groves and numerous hiking trails abound in the area. The Cedar Grove Visitor Center offers ranger-led programs including nature and wildlife presentations as well as ranger-led hikes.

The Crystal Caves are about a two and a half hour (72 miles/116 km) from the campground. Reserve tour tickets in advance on Recreation.gov.

Charges & 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.
For group campsites: All modifications must be made at least 14 days prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid additional fees.
For group campsites: All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use 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 your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

The facts

16 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 18 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: Left Loop, Right Loop

Site types

16 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Canyon View Group Sites

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Max rig	People
Site A	Left Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	15 ft	40	🐾
Site B	Left Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	15 ft	30	🐾
Site C	Left Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	15 ft	40	🐾
Site D	Left Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	15 ft	40	🐾
G1	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G10	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G11	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G12	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G2	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G3	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G4	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G5	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G6	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G7	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G8	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾
G9	Right Loop	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	18 ft	19	🐾

Getting there

From Fresno, CA follow California State Highway 180 East, to its end. Canyon View Campground is on the left (north) side of the road.

36.78722, -118.66528 · 36°47'14.0"N 118°39'55.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	45	50	58	68	76	76	70	59	47	37
Low °F	17	18	22	26	33	40	46	44	39	31	23	17
Precip in	8.7	7.9	6.4	3.2	2.0	0.7	0.6	0.1	0.7	2.3	3.6	6.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: Mid-Sized Group Sites $50. Group Sites A/C/D $70. Group Site B $60. 50% Senior Pass & Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for group sites. 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 your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Canyon View Group Sites

Can you reserve a site at Canyon View Group Sites?: Yes, Canyon View Group Sites is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Canyon View Group Sites have?: 16 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Canyon View Group Sites?: 18 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Canyon View Group Sites?: Yes, pets are allowed at Canyon View Group Sites.
Are campfires allowed at Canyon View Group Sites?: Campfires are allowed at Canyon View Group Sites. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Contact

Phone 559-565-3341
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-18.

Canyon View Group Sites