Can you reserve a site at Potwisha Campground?

Yes, Potwisha Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Potwisha Campground have?

40 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Potwisha Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Potwisha Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Potwisha Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Potwisha Campground?

Campfires are not allowed at Potwisha Campground.

Potwisha Campground, California — 37 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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. For more information and trip planning please see our website at www.nps.gov/seki .

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3714.

Nearby Attractions

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. 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.
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.

The facts

37 bookable sites
40 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 49 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: POTWISHA

Site types

34 Standard Nonelectric
3 Management
3 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Campfires allowed — not available

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

Book on Recreation.gov

40 campsites at Potwisha Campground

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

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
01	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
02	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	25 ft	6	🐾
03	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	30 ft	6	🐾
04	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
05	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	31 ft	6	🐾
06	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
07	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
08	POTWISHA	Management	Back In	Paved	Moderate	24 ft	6	🐾
09	POTWISHA	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	39 ft	6	🐾
10	POTWISHA	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Moderate	21 ft	6	🐾
11	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾
12	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	21 ft	6	🐾
13	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾
14	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	31 ft	6	🐾
15	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
16	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	34 ft	6	🐾
17	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	45 ft	6	🐾
18	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
19	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	40 ft	6	🐾
20	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
21	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
22	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
23	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
24	POTWISHA	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	13 ft	6	🐾
25	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	39 ft	6	🐾
26	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	29 ft	6	🐾
27	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	34 ft	6	🐾
28	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	39 ft	6	🐾
29	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	24 ft	6	🐾
30	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	44 ft	6	🐾
31	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	32 ft	6	🐾
32	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	6	🐾
33	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
34	POTWISHA	Management	Parallel	Paved	Slight	34 ft	6	🐾
35	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	16 ft	6	🐾
36	POTWISHA	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	31 ft	6	🐾
37	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	49 ft	6	🐾
38	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	49 ft	6	🐾
39	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	44 ft	6	♿ 🐾
40	POTWISHA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾

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. Please visit our website for more specific driving directions, as well as area maps.

36.51744, -118.80038 · 36°31'2.8"N 118°48'1.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	58	60	64	69	79	90	97	97	91	79	66	57
Low °F	38	41	43	45	54	62	69	68	63	53	44	38
Precip in	4.9	4.3	4.0	2.5	1.2	0.4	0.1	0.0	0.2	1.2	2.4	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 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: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. Failure to notify the campground prior to 12:00 pm noon the day following scheduled arrival may result in your reservation being 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 Potwisha Campground

Can you reserve a site at Potwisha Campground?: Yes, Potwisha Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Potwisha Campground have?: 40 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Potwisha Campground?: 49 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Potwisha Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Potwisha Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Potwisha Campground?: Campfires are not allowed at Potwisha Campground.

Camping near Potwisha Campground

Buckeye Flat Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Cave Tours Sequoia National Park 7.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Atwell Mill Campground 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stony Creek Sequoia 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Stony Creek Campground 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fir Group 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Group 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Foothills Visitor Center 2.3 mi · Facility
Giant Forest Museum 3.6 mi · Facility
Lodgepole Visitor Center 7.1 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Potwisha Campground