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 2018, Highway 180 to Cedar Grove will close at noon on November 13. 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 2018, it's scheduled to be open from April 27 - November 13 at noon. It is adjacent to Cedar Grove Visitor Center and 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 2018, it is scheduled to be open from May 23 - October 10 at noon (some sites will close earlier). 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 2018, the campground is scheduled to be open temporarily in spring and then from June 27 - September 5 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 2018, mid-size group sites are scheduled to be open from May 23 - September 5 at noon, and large group sites from May 23 - September 26.