Azalea Campground

Azalea Campground is set among open stands of evergreen trees at Grant Grove near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. The campground's central location in Kings Canyon and Sequoia, along with the great array of programs, activities, and attractions around Grant Grove, make Azalea Campground one of the premier camping spots in the park. Located nearby is Grant Grove Village where you will find the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, a restaurant, gift store, Post Office and market.

RV Camping and Tent Camping at Azalea Campground

Azalea Campground offers 110 campsites well spread out among the trees. The famous Grant Tree is only a short distance from the campground. Driveway surfaces are paved. Limited sites will accommodate trailers or RVs over 30 feet. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180. All campsites are open from mid-May through October, and some sites remain available (weather permitting) year-round.

You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.

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Azalea Campground Basics
Azalea Campground Location:	Highway 180 in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
Elevation:	6,500 feet
Mileage/Driving Time:	From Fresno - 68 miles, 1:40
Number of Sites:	110
Camping Season:	Open year-round, but limited services during winter All 110 sites open mid-May to October 20 sites are open from October to mid-April 40-48 sites are open mid-April to early May
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	2
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Park phone contact:	(559) 565-3341

Reservations
Reservations:	Reservations are required for camping dates from mid-April through fall. During the winter through April 22, campsites are first-come, first-served. Reservations can be made up to 4 months in advance of your stay.
Camping Limit:	14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year
Maximum RV/Trailer Length:	30 feet; site #93 can accomodate RVs up dto 47 feet
Accessible Sites:	#30
Favorite Campsites:	#4, 58, 60, 64, 66, 67, 68,75, 76, 85, 86, 95, 99, 108, 109
Fees:	$32 per night
Reservations:	Azalea Campground Reservations
Winter camping:	Yes
Check-in, check-out:	in at Noon, out at Noon

Azalea Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers:	Grant Grove
Dump station:	Dorst Creek Campground in Sequoia (summer only) and Princess Campground at Hwy. 180 at Hume Lake junction
Campground map:	Azalea Campground Map
Nearby facilities:	Grant Grove Village with grocery store, gift shop, post office, restaurant
Attractions near Azalea Campground:	Join the many Ranger programs in summer. Visit General Grant Tree and Giant Sequoia groves. Explore local hiking trails. Head over to the Grant Grove Stables for trail rides among the trees. Stop at Panoramic Point.

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Key Azalea Campground Regulations

Avoid problems with bears by storing food and similar items in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles. Use of the lockers is required.
Generators may only be operated from 9 AM to 9 PM. In Lodgepole and Dorst campgrounds, only operate generators from 8 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM.
Dogs (except service dogs) are not permitted on any park trails or on the summer shuttle.

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General Camping Information

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.

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Reviews from Previous Campers at Azalea Campground

Clean, quiet campsites, fairly well-spaced out RV campsites, deer wander by campsites, camp hosts friendly, bathrooms cleaned daily, favorite campsites #57, #55 and #53.

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Kings Canyon and Sequoia will discover a wide range of scenic places to visit. Campers at Azalea Campground in Grants Grove are centrally located for all the attractions of the two parks.

Join in Ranger-led Programs at Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Wuksachi Lodge, and John Muir Lodge.
Try your luck fishing along the Kings River in Cedar Grove or hike to Mist Falls.
Take advantage of a free shuttle to key sites in Sequoia's Lodgepole and Giant Forest area.
In Sequoia, visit Crystal Cave, climb the trail up Moro Rock, stand before the towering Sherman Tree, and visit the Giant Forest Museum.
Take a scenic driving tour of some of the spectacular vistas in the parks.
Drive down to Hume Lake for fishing and swimming.
Children can participate in the Junior Ranger Program.
Enjoy the annual Dark Day Festival. Enjoy telescope viewings, solar observations, activities, and tours. See Ranger-led Programs for dates and details.

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