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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

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Group Campsites Reservations: No
At Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, and Dorst, group campsites are available by mail-in reservation only. For details click www.nps.gov/seki/camp_grp.htm.
 
Lodgepole (in Sequoia) Reservations: Yes
At 6700-foot (2042m) elevation along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, 2 miles (3km) from the Giant Forest sequoia grove; 21 miles from Sequoia Park entrance. $16 from May-September, then $14 first-come, first-served. 214 sites, flush toilets, RV disposal station, summer ranger programs, pay phone. Within 1/4-mile (.4km) of Lodgepole market, restaurant, & gift shop. In summer: laundry, showers, & horseback riding nearby.
 
Buckeye Flat (in Sequoia) Reservations: No
Open mid-May to early October. In the foothills along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, 4 miles (6km) from Sequoia Park entrance & 12 miles (19km) from Giant Forest. Elevation 2800 feet (853m) in an open stand of oaks. 28 sites, $14/night, tents only, flush toilets.
 
South Fork (in Sequoia) Reservations: No
In the foothills on the South Fork of the Kaweah River. On South Fork Drive 13 miles (21km) from Highway 198. Elevation 3600 feet (1100m), where the oaks stop & evergreens begin. 10 sites, NO drinking water, pit toilets.
 
Dorst (in Sequoia) Reservations: Yes
Open late May to early September. At 6800-foot (2073m) elevation near Dorst Creek, 10 miles (16km) from Giant Forest, under open stands of evergreen trees. 204 sites, $16, flush toilets, RV disposal station, pay phone. 8 miles (13km) from Lodgepole market, deli, & post office. Ranger programs in summer.
 
Azalea (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
In the Grant Grove area, 3-1/2 miles (5.6km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. At 6500-foot elevation (1981m) under open stands of evergreen trees, 1/4-mile (.4km) to a sequoia grove. 113 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, pay phone. Within 1/2-mile (.8km) of visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop, & showers. In summer ranger programs offered, horseback riding nearby.
 
Potwisha (in Sequoia) Reservations: No
On the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, 4 miles (6.5km)from Sequoia Park entrance, under an open stand of oaks. At 2100-foot (640m) elevation (hot in summer, snow-free in winter) 12 miles (19km) from the Giant Forest sequoia grove. 42 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, RV disposal station, & pay phone. Ranger programs on summer weekends.
 
Sentinel (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
Open late-April to mid-November. In the Cedar Grove area, down in the canyon along the Middle Fork of the Kings River. At 4600-foot (1402m) elevation under open stands of evergreen trees. 82 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, & pay phone. Within 1/4-mile (.4km): market, restaurant, gift shop,showers, laundry, RV disposal station, & horseback riding. Ranger programs July-early September.
 
Atwell Mill Campground (in Sequoia) Reservations: No
Open late May through October. In the Mineral King area along the East Fork of the Kaweah River in a once-logged sequoia grove. At 6650-foot elevation (2027m), 19 miles (31km) from Highway 198 on the steep, narrow, and winding Mineral King Road & 6 miles (10km) before the end of the road. Trailers & RVs not permitted in the campground; not recommended on the road. 21 sites, $8/night, pit toilets, & payphone. Within 1/2-mile of Silver City Resort with restaurant, gifts, supplies, gasoline, & showers.
 
Cold Springs (in Sequoia) Reservations: No
Open late May through October. In the Mineral King area, 23 miles (37km) up the steep, winding Mineral King Road from Highway 198. RVs & trailers not permitted (not recommended on the road). Elevation 7500 feet (2286km) in aspen trees & conifers. 40 sites, $8/night, pit toilets, pay phone, ranger programs in July & August. Horseback riding available 1 mile (1.6km) away; 2-1/2 miles (4km) from Silver City Resort with restaurant, gifts, supplies, gasoline & showers.
 
Crystal Springs (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
Open late May to mid-September. In the Grant Grove area 4 miles (6km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. Elevation 6500 feet (1980m) in open evergreen stands, 1/4 mile (.4km) from the Grant Grove of sequoias. 62 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, pay phone. Just 1/4 mile (.4km) from visitor center, market, post office, gift shop, & restaurant. In summer: ranger programs, showers, & horseback-riding nearby.
 
Sunset (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
Open late May to mid-September. In the Grant Grove area, 3 miles (5km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. Elevation 6500 feet (1980m)in an open stand of evergreens 1/4 mile (.4km) from a sequoia grove. 200 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, & payphone. 1/4 mile from visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop, & showers. In summer: ranger programs & horseback riding nearby.
 
Sheep Creek (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
Open as needed May to October. In the Cedar Grove area, down in the canyon near the Kings River. Elevation 4600 feet (1402m). 111 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, pay phone. 1/2-mile (.8km) from showers, laundry, RV disposal station, restaurant, market, gift shop, horseback riding. Ranger programs in July & August.
 
Canyon View (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
Open as needed May to October. In Cedar Grove area near the Kings River. Elevation 4600 feet (1402m). 37 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, pay phone. 1/4 mile (.4km) from market, restaurant, showers, laundry, RV disposal station, & horseback riding. Ranger programs nearby in July & August.
 
Moraine (in Kings Canyon) Reservations: No
Open as needed May to October. In the Cedar Grove area, down in the canyon along the Kings River. Elevation 4600 feet (1402m). 120 sites, $14/night, flush toilets, pay phone. 3/4-mile (1.2km) from market, restaurant, gift shop, showers, laundry, RV disposal station, & horseback riding. Ranger programs in July & August.
 

 

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