Azalea Campground

PROS: It's centrally located with lots of great trails and sights nearby.

CONS: Yes, it was summer and there are kids and more noise than other times of the year. Expected and not at all an issue for me. I actually enjoy the sounds of families having fun, and I get my solitude on the trails. What was an issue were the campers who decided it was fine to blast their crappy music over loudspeakers for the rest of the campground to endure. Numerous people complained (I wasn't one of them... I'm trying to chill and noise cancelling earbuds are a Godsend). Finally, after quite a bit of time had passed a Park Ranger showed up and gave them a warning. Didn't help much... the "music" came down a bit but not much. Camp managers seriously didn't hear it? Or they just don't care? So I've got to dock some points for less-than-optimal campground management.

Upon arrival to our reserved site shortly after 6:00PM, we found that it was occupied by other campers who were nowhere to be found.
We were unable to locate Park Rangers or campground host. Visitor center and front gate were closed. Nearby lodge, gift shop and market staff attempted to help, said it happens frequently and to find an empty site for the night and figure things out in the morning.
Wound up setting up in random empty site not knowing if we were taking someone else’s reserved space in the dark.
Next morning, campground host identified themselves, spoke to people occupying our reserved site with Park Ranger and had them move.
We then had to break down our other site and set up again in our reserved site, which was incredibly inconvenient. Worst part was that they left behind several places with used toilet paper, which we wound up removing (so gross)!
Once we settled into our site, it really was one of the best tent sites there. Was rather private and was visited by 3 very curious bucks/deer.
I would recommend this campground, but there needs to be better oversight of the reservations people invest a lot of time planning in addition to enforcing campground rules.

Site 79 said that max number of vehicles was 2 but only had space for 1. I specifically chose that campsite to accommodate for 2 vehicles but was only made aware of the parking situation after I made the reservation.

Site 79 said that max number of vehicles was 2 but only had space for 1. I specifically chose that campsite to accommodate for 2 vehicles but was only made aware of the parking situation after I made the reservation.

Campground was clean and lovely to stay at and much larger than I expected. Enjoyed the availability of water faucets and restrooms. And the fire pit was great since I was able to grab free firewood from around campsite from whatever trees branches had fallen down. Absolutely enjoyed the time I got to spend here and hope I get a chance to come again.

Was amazing staying here. Wasn’t really worried about other campers making noise. Showers weren’t available, so plan for that. Was a little far from other Sequoia touristy spots. Want to try to stay at Lodgepole next time, but if not this campground was perfect too. Make sure to bring bug spray too.

Campground was clean and lovely to stay at and much larger than I expected. Enjoyed the availability of water faucets and restrooms. And the fire pit was great since I was able to grab free firewood from around campsite from whatever trees branches had fallen down. Absolutely enjoyed the time I got to spend here and hope I get a chance to come again.

Was amazing staying here. Wasn’t really worried about other campers making noise. Showers weren’t available, so plan for that. Was a little far from other Sequoia touristy spots. Want to try to stay at Lodgepole next time, but if not this campground was perfect too. Make sure to bring bug spray too.

Azalea is a great campground. We were at site No. 60, which I highly recommend. Like most national park campgrounds you're afforded a lot of space compared to state campgrounds, and our site was quite private. We found adequate firewood down the hill behind the campsite. The bathrooms have running water and flush toilets, but there are no showers in the entire park.

Azalea is a great campground. We were at site No. 60, which I highly recommend. Like most national park campgrounds you're afforded a lot of space compared to state campgrounds, and our site was quite private. We found adequate firewood down the hill behind the campsite. The bathrooms have running water and flush toilets, but there are no showers in the entire park.