Sentinel Campground is located at Cedar Grove near Road's End in Kings Canyon National Park. Cedar Grove is 30 miles from Grant Grove, down a winding canyon road with spectacular views of the Middle and South Forks of the Kings River. The campsites are near the South Fork of the Kings River in a beautiful, open conifer forest. Towering canyon walls rise on either side of the valley. Sentinel, Moraine, and Sheep Creek campgrounds are side by side and nearly identical. Nearby trails lead out to wonderful destinations such as Mist Falls, scenic views of the Sphinx (shown above), Bubbs Creek, and Paradise Valley.
Sentinel Campground has 77 campsites for RV camping and tent camping arranged in loops near the South Fork Kings River. Some campsites at can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet. Every campsite has a 10x8-foot tent pad. All camps have paved driveways, a few with moderate grades, and all are provided with bear-proof lockers for storing food and any scented items. Vehicles over 22-feet long 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.
| Sentinel Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sentinel Campground Location: | Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | From Fresno - 89 miles, 2:10 |
| Elevation: | 4,600 feet |
| Number of Sites: | 82 |
| Camping Season: | Open late-April through early November, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks |
| Call for up-to-date Information: | (559) 565-3341 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | All campsites require reservation prior to arrival. Reservations for Sentinel Campground (unlike many others in the park) can be made up to 4 months in advance of your stay. Reservations open for the season on December 28, 2022 4 months in advance of the campground opening date of April 28, 2023. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 20-30 feet (larger sites may be available on Recreation.gov - Sentinel Campground Reservations) |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #10-12 abd #14 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #7, 11, 12, 19, 55, 76 |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Sentinel Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Noon, out at Noon |
| Sentinel Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-proof food locker, fire ring |
| 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, summer only |
| Campground map: | Sentinel Campground Map |
| Nearby facilities: | Cedar Grove Village with lodge, restaurant, and store |
| Attractions near Sentinel Campground: | Try your luck at fishing along the Kings River. Visit Cedar Grove Stables for trail rides. Follow scenic hiking trails to Mist Falls, Canyon View, and Roaring River Falls. Stop by the visitor center. Enjoy the local bike path. Attend interesting summer ranger programs..
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Sentinel 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.
Sentinel Campground
Kings Canyon and Sequoia visitors have many wonderful places to explore in the parks. Campers at Sentinel Campground in Cedar Grove are close to great hiking trails, waterfalls, and good fishing in the Kings River.
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