• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Changes to Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities – Check Back for Updates

    Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks have changed due to weather and/or other circumstances. See link for details and match to locations on the park map (under "Park Tools," bottom left, this page). More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect minimal construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) through June 2013 on weekdays generally from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

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  • Prescribed Fires Planned at Ash Mountain/Sequoia National Park (Parks' South Entrance)

    Fire crews will be working on hazard fuel reduction project at Ash Mountain (south entrance) starting May 23. There are nine small burn segments near the south entrance. The fire may be visible from the road and will produce smoke for very short periods.

Sunset Campground

Sunset Campground is located 3 miles (5 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. The campground is located near Grant Grove Village in an open stand of evergreens.

Changes to Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities - Check Back for Updates.

Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks have changed due to weather and/or other circumstances. Please call 559-565-3341 BEFORE you plan to visit.

Region

Grant Grove area in Kings Canyon National Park

Elevation

6,500 ft. (1,980 m)

Open

May 22 - September 4, 2013

Reservations

Individual sites are first-come, first-served.
New in 2013: Large group campsites #A and #B are reservable online; see group reservations below.

Fee

$18/night individual sites
$40/night group sites

Number of sites

157 individual sites
2 group sites (15-30 people)

RV length

Trailer length

Pets

Permitted (Learn more about pet regulations)

Dump station

Groceries, restaurant, showers

1/4 mile at Grant Grove village

Accessibility

Ranger Programs

Summer only

Phone

Yes

Restrooms

Flush toilets

Food storage

Metal food locker - 47"W x 17"D x 17 34"H

Nearby Attractions

Sequoia grove, hiking trails, horseback riding

You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks.

Group Reservations
Reservations may be made through Recreation.gov online or by phone at (877) 444-6777. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of the date you want to camp. For information inquiries only call: 559-565-3341.

Download the Sunset campground map for a larger, printable image. (PDF)

 
Sunset Campground map, Kings Canyon National Park.

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