Potwisha Campground is along the Generals Highway near the Ash Mountain entrance to Sequoia National Park. Campsites are spread beneath an open stand of oaks near the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. Because of its low elevation, the campground is usually hot in the summer and snow-free in the winter. Giant Forest is a 45-minute drive away.
Potwisha Campground is open year-round. Campsites 2, 7, 9, and 10 are tent-only sites. A couple of sites will accommodate very large trailers or RVs; however, roads beyond Potwisha in the park cannot accommodate vehicles longer than 22 feet. Vehicles over 22-feet long traveling beyond Potwisha should enter the parks via Highway 180.
You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.
| Potwisha Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Potwisha Campground Location: | Generals Highway (Highway 198), 4 miles past the Ash Mountain entrance station, Sequoia National Park |
| Elevation: | 2,100 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | From Visalia - 40 miles, 45 minutes |
| Number of Sites: | 42 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks |
| Campground and Park Information: | (559) 565-3341 or (559)565-4487 |
| Reservations at Potwisha Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Reservations are required for all campsites. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations become available from camping dates up to 4 months in advance of your arrival date. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 24 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #39 and #40 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #11, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 37 |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Potwisha Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Noon |
| Potwisha Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers and laundry: | No |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground map: | Potwisha Campground Map |
| Attractions near Potwisha Campground: | Set out on the trail to Marble Falls (4 miles one-way, strenuous, best in spring). Fish in the Kaweah River, Visit the Potwisha Information Center. On your way up the Generals Highway, stop by Hospital Rock and Amphitheater Point Viewpoint. |
Potwisha Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Potwisha Campground
Visitors to Kings Canyon and Sequoia enjoy a wide range of scenic places to visit. Those camped at Potwisha Campground are near the southern entrance of Sequoia National Park.
Check Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Potwisha Campground for any campground updates.
Also check Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Alerts for current park conditions.
