Campgrounds in the Grant Grove area are forested and linked by trails. The Grant Tree Trail is nearby and leads to the General Grant Tree, the second-largest tree on Earth. Other hiking trails lead directly from the campgrounds through sequoia groves and to meadows and waterfalls.
In summer, rangers offer evening programs at Sunset Amphitheater, near Sunset Campground. Grant Grove Village is near all of the campgrounds and has a visitor center, market, post office, and restaurant.
Because of the recent drought, removal of hazard trees may delay the opening of some campgrounds in this area.
Azalea Campground
This campground has 110 first-come, first-served sites and is open to tents, RVs, and trailers year-round. In winter, the sites are often snow-covered. The campground is located 20 minutes from the main entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, within walking distance of the General Grant sequoia grove, and an hour from the Giant Forest Area.
Crystal Springs Campground
This campground has 36 sites and 14 mid-size group sites. Reservations are required for group sites (A-N), but standard tent sites (1-36) are first-come, first-served. Sites in this campground are available for tents, RVs, and trailers from early spring through early fall. In 2018, the campground is scheduled to be open temporarily in the spring and then from June 27 - September 26 (some sites will close earlier). This campground is a 15-minute drive from the main entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, 5 minutes from the General Grant sequoia grove, and an hour from the Giant Forest area.
Sunset Campground
This campground has 157 standard sites and 2 large group sites. It is open to tents, RVs, and trailers from spring through fall. In 2018, the campground is scheduled to be open from May 23 - September 5 (including group sites). Reservations are required for group sites (A and B) and strongly recommended for standard tent sites. The campground is 15 minutes from the main entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, 5 minutes from the General Grant sequoia grove, and an hour to the Giant Forest Area.