Canyon View Campground

Temporary Closure of All Park Campgrounds

Following guidance from the CDC and state, local, and NPS public health officers, park campgrounds are temporarily closed. 

 

Canyon View Campground is for medium and large groups only. It is on Highway 180, 0.25 mile (0.4 km) from Cedar Grove Village. The campground is in the canyon near the South Fork of the Kings River at 4,600 ft (1,402 m) elevation.

Campground Information

This campground has 12 sites for mid-size groups (7-15 people) and four sites for large groups (15-30 people). These sites are for tent and car camping only, RVs and trailers must camp in regular campsites in nearby campgrounds.

Campsite C is designated accessible. Within the site, four of the six tent pads are accessible. The site includes fire rings with accessible grills, extended picnic tables, and a level surface. Access routes leading to parking and accessible restrooms follow wide, slightly-sloped gravel paths.

The fee per night is $40 per night for mid-sized group sites and $50 - $60 per night for large group sites.

In 2020, Mid-size group sites G1 - 12 open May 20 at noon and close September 9 at noon. Large group sites open May 20 at noon and close September 30 at noon. All of the open sites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Amenities or Services

Canyon View Campground has:

• Flush toilets
• Ranger programs in July and August

A pay phone, restaurant, showers, and laundry facilities are available in the Cedar Grove Village 1/4 mile (0.4 km) away, and horseback riding is offered (for a fee) nearby.

Other Information

You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks.

Pets are permitted within the campground, but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations.

Group Reservations

Site reservations are available for this campground on-line at Recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-822-6777). Reservations may be made up to one year in advance of the date you want to camp. For information inquiries only call: [phone].

A map of the campground is shown below. Download the Canyon View campground map for a larger, printable image.