Can you reserve a site at Sentinel Campground?

Yes, Sentinel Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Sentinel Campground have?

82 sites in total, of which 78 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Sentinel Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Sentinel Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sentinel Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Sentinel Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Sentinel Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sentinel Campground

Campground · California · 78 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Kings Canyon National Park (National Park) · Open Access

78
Bookable sites: 40 ft
Max rig length: up to 6
People per site: 5
Accessible sites: 4,625 ft
Elevation

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

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.

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.
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

78 bookable sites
82 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Center Loop, Left Outer Loop, Right Inner Loop, Right Middle Loop, Right Outer Loop

Site types

77 Standard Nonelectric
4 Management
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

82 campsites at Sentinel Campground

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

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
22	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
23	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
24	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
25	Center Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
26	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	6	🐾
27	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
28	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
29	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
30	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
31	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
32	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
33	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
34	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
35	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
36	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
37	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	27 ft	6	🐾
48	Center Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
60	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
61	Left Outer Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
62	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
63	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	17 ft	6	🐾
64	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
65	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
66	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	19 ft	6	🐾
67	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
68	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	19 ft	6	🐾
69	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	30 ft	6	🐾
70	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
71	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
72	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
73	Left Outer Loop	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾
74	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	17 ft	6	🐾
75	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	6	🐾
76	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
77	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
78	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
79	Left Outer Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
80	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
81	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	26 ft	6	🐾
82	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
83	Left Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	6	🐾
38	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
39	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
40	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
41	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	6	🐾
42	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
43	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	27 ft	6	🐾
44	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
45	Right Inner Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
46	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
47	Right Inner Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
49	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
50	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	19 ft	6	🐾
51	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	27 ft	6	🐾
52	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	26 ft	6	🐾
53	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	17 ft	6	🐾
54	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
55	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
56	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	25 ft	6	🐾
57	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
58	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Moderate	30 ft	6	🐾
59	Right Middle Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
01	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
02	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	18 ft	6	🐾
03	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
04	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
05	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	23 ft	6	🐾
06	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	27 ft	6	🐾
07	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	🐾
08	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
09	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	18 ft	6	♿ 🐾
10	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	19 ft	6	♿ 🐾
11	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	17 ft	6	♿ 🐾
12	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	21 ft	6	♿ 🐾
13	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
14	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	♿ 🐾
15	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
16	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
18	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
19	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
20	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾
21	Right Outer Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	15 ft	6	🐾

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.

36.79028, -118.67194 · 36°47'25.0"N 118°40'19.0"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, 13.3 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. 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.

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Common questions about Sentinel Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sentinel Campground?: Yes, Sentinel Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sentinel Campground have?: 82 sites in total, of which 78 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Sentinel Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sentinel Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sentinel Campground.
Does Sentinel Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Sentinel Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Sentinel Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Sentinel Campground

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Cedar Grove Visitor Center 0.1 mi · Facility
Deer Cove Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
Lookout Peak Trailhead 2.9 mi · Facility
Marvin Pass Trailhead 5 mi · Facility
Deer Meadow Trailhead 5.6 mi · Facility
Rowell Meadow Trailhead 7 mi · Facility
Jennie Lakes Wilderness 8.6 mi · Facility
Kennedy Meadows Trailhead 9 mi · Facility
Convict Flat Campground 9.1 mi · Campground

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Contact

Phone (559) 565-3341
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-18.

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