Just one hour’s spectacular drive from Grant Grove, Cedar Grove sits in the glacial Kings Canyon at 4000 feet in elevation. Open from early spring to late fall, it tends to be a peaceful area of Kings Canyon National Park, especially before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. In 2019, Highway 180 to Cedar Grove is scheduled to open from April 26 to November 11. Four campgrounds along the Kings River offer views of the deep, granite-walled canyon. Trails here lead to meadows and waterfalls, and also provide some of the best access to the high Sierra wilderness. A bicycle trail connects all four campgrounds to services at Cedar Grove Village.
All campgrounds in Cedar Grove have flush toilets and are close to a snack bar, market, showers, and laundry. We encourage everyone to conserve water, especially in this area.
Reservations are available for Sentinel Campground and for Canyon View Campground's group sites. The other campgrounds here are are first-come, first-served.
Sentinel Campground
This campground has 82 sites open to tents, RVs and trailers from early spring through late fall. In 2019, it is scheduled to open on April 26 at noon and close on November 18 at noon. The campground is adjacent to Cedar Grove Visitor Center and is a short distance from services at Cedar Grove Village. Reservations are available online.
Sheep Creek Campground
This campground has 111 sites and is open to tents, RVs and trailers from late spring through early fall. In 2019, it is scheduled to open on May 22 at noon and close on October 16 at noon. Tucked away beneath white firs, Sheep Creek has some of the shadiest sites in Cedar Grove.
Moraine Campground
This campground has 121 sites and is open to tents, RVs and trailers from late spring through early fall. In 2019, the campground is scheduled to open on May 22 at noon and close on September 4 at noon. Of the Cedar Grove campgrounds, Moraine offers the best views of Kings Canyon’s steep granite walls.
Canyon View Campground
This campground is for groups only, with 12 sites for mid-size groups and 4 sites for large groups. Reservations are available online. In 2019, mid-size group sites are scheduled to open on May 22 at noon and close on September 4 at noon. Large group sites are scheduled to open on May 22 at noon and close on September 25 at noon.