Canyon View Group Campground

Canyon View Group Campground is located at Cedar Grove near Road's End in Kings Canyon National Park. The campground has sites for medium-size groups and for larger groups. This tents-only campground is along the South Fork of the Kings River in an open conifer forest. Cedar Grove features soaring cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, and the mighty Kings River. Visitors to the area cast their eyes upward to the summits of 8,700-foot North Dome and 8,500-foot Grand Sentinel which tower 3,500 feet above the canyon floor.

Canyon View Group Campground is located between Sentinel and Moraine campgrounds. Extra bear boxes are positioned near the entrance to the campground in case those provided at the campsites are not adequate. All food and scented items should be stored in bear-proof boxes. No RVs or trailers are permitted at the campground.

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

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Canyon View Group Campground Basics
Canyon View Group Campground Location:	Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
Mileage/Driving Time:	From Fresno - 89 miles, 2:10
Elevation:	4,600 feet
Number of Sites:	12 mid-size group sites, 4 large-group sites
Camping Season:	Open late-May through September, depending on weather
People/Vehicles per Site (no RVs or trailers):	Mid-size sites 7-19 people, 5 vehicles up to 18 feet in length Large group site A holds 20 people, 10 vehicles up to 15 feet Site B holds 30 people, 7 vehicles up to 15 feet Sites C and D holds 40 people, 10 vehicles up to 15 feet Extra vehicles must be parked in overflow parking lots.
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Call for up-to-date Information:	(559) 565-3341

Reservations at Canyon View Group Campground
Reservations Required:	Campsites can be reserved up to 4 months in advance of arrival date.
Camping Limit:	14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year
Wheelchair Accessible Sites:	Campsite C, restrooms are accessible
2023 Fees (2024 TBA):	$50 for mid-size groups $60 for Site B, $70 for site C or D
Reservations:	Canyon View Group Campground
Check-in, check-out:	Check-out at Noon

Canyon View Group Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater nearby
Showers and laundry:	in Cedar Grove Village
Dump station:	Princess Campground at Hwy. 180 at Hume Lake junction
Campground map:	Canyon View Campground Map
Nearby facilities:	Cedar Grove Village with lodge, restaurant, and store
Attractions near Canyon View Group Campground:	Visit Cedar Grove Stables for trail rides. Try fishing along the Kings River. Follow trails to Mist Falls, Canyon View, and Roaring River Falls. Stop by the visitor center. Enjoy the local bike path. Attend summer ranger programs.. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Canyon View Group Campground

Key Canyon View Group Campground Regulations

To avoid problems with bears , food and scented items must be stored in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles.
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.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Dogs must always be on leash. Except for service dogs, dogs are not permitted on any park trails or on the summer shuttle.
Fires are only permittedin provided fire rings. Be sure fire is fully extinguished before going to bed or leaving the area.

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Attractions and Activities

Everyone visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia will discover a wide range of scenic places to visit. Campers at Canyon View Group Campground in Cedar Grove are close to wonderful hiking, crashing waterfalls, and good fishing.

Participate in Ranger-led Programs at Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Wuksachi Lodge, and John Muir Lodge.
Head out 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, tour 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 up 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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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.

Canyon View Group Campground
Kings Canyon National Park

Canyon View Group Campground
Kings Canyon National Park