Amphitheater-style seating made of simple wooden benches arranged under shade trees in a dry, grassy

Potwisha Campground Evening Program (Foothills Area)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  • Every week on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM from May 23, 2026 to September 06, 2026
  • Free

Program Description
Settle into the amphitheater as a park ranger shares stories, insights, and perspectives that bring this place to life. Each night features a different topic, ensuring something new to discover.

Program Details
Length: 45 minutes
Location: Potwisha Campground Amphitheater (between campsites 1 and 3)
Seating: Bench seating provided (benches are backless)

Getting There
Drive: Take Generals Highway to the Potwisha Dump Station. Park in the large overflow parking area. Cross Generals Highway on foot and walk up the right road into the campground beyond campsite 1. There is no parking available at the amphitheater, though drop-offs are permitted.

Shuttle: There is no shuttle service to this location.

Walk: For those camping at Potwisha, the amphitheater is a short, walkable distance from all campsites.

Accessibility
The path leading to the amphitheater is not ADA accessible. The path to the seating area is approximately 30 yards (27 meters) across a mostly level dirt surface.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Potwisha Amphitheater in the Potwisha Campground (between campsites 1 and 3)

Latitude and Longitude 36.516733, -118.799511

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Friday and Saturday

Dates:

May 23, 2026 to September 06, 2026

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

45 minutes

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
Tags: ranger program, ranger-led, talk, evening program