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37 total sites
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About Potwisha Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
- Waste Disposal
- Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (702)
What Guests Are Saying
Potwisha Campground is a clean and cozy spot with easy access to the Kaweah River, making it perfect for cooling off during hot summer days. Many campers enjoyed the beautiful scenery, wildlife sightings, and friendly staff, while the facilities, including restrooms, were generally well-maintained. However, some campers noted issues with noise from other guests and overcrowding, particularly during peak times, and suggested bringing shade and being cautious of aggressive squirrels. Overall, the campground is highly recommended for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Potwisha Campground is a clean and cozy spot with easy access to the Kaweah River, making it perfect for cooling off during hot summer days. Many campers enjoyed the beautiful scenery, wildlife sightings, and friendly staff, while the facilities, including restrooms, were generally well-maintained. However, some campers noted issues with noise from other guests and overcrowding, particularly during peak times, and suggested bringing shade and being cautious of aggressive squirrels. Overall, the campground is highly recommended for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
Review Summary
Charles P
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: POTWISHA
Decent campground on south entrance of sequoia
Ron R
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
Site 25 was terrible; overgrown, unlevel, and right in the headlights of every vehicle that entered the campground.
katherine l
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: POTWISHA
We enjoyed site 13. It’s a large long site with the tent pad right up near the next site but we didn’t use it so it created space between the sites. Bathrooms were muggy and buggy with no place to put your stuff. But mostly clean. Trash was never over flowing.
Steve S
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POTWISHA
We were shocked to find the condition of the sites… plus there was no way to level our RV due to grades being so far off.
So our of course refrigerator did not work… We called and went on line and after hours spent on the phone both on hold and cut off calls, we received no help…
This is a huge disappointment, we stayed 1 night out of 3 payed for.
Why are the sites paved but not leveled
north south east or west?
Drive way details gave us no help.
Please refund our money!
Anna Marie P
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: POTWISHA
Beautiful spot. Loved the turkeys. The camp host was amazing. What an interesting and adventurous life.
Edward T
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: POTWISHA
Overall site was good - convenient to restroom and water source. We also appreciated the nearby RV dump station. Site was very unlevel and we were challenged to level our RV when we removed it from our truck. Although this cannot be easily corrected, the listing on recreation.gov should reflect that the site is not level. Also, there were numerous low handing branches throughout the campground - these should be trimmed back to allow easier passage of RVs.
Alberto O
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: POTWISHA
Awesome campground with a hiking trail that has some awesome views and water. Going back soon!
Travis B
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: POTWISHA
Sites are not very level, really need to trim some trees as vans, taller trucks with campers etc rake a lot of trees getting around the campground.
Melissa H
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: POTWISHA
Always great to be IN the national parks, and this campground has water and a dump station across the street. However, only a few sites will fit a travel trailer (ours is 22 ft) and most sites will require a fair amount of leveling. Check out the trail from the campground and/or the one across the street!
Kiran S
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: POTWISHA
Simple, easy campsite. Parking spot for a longer car was across the street, or a small one can tuck in next to the site.
Location & Directions for Potwisha Campground
47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States
Elevation: 648 ft
Highway access
Potwisha Campground is accessible via Generals Highway, which connects to CA-198 approximately 16 miles to the west.
Nearby National Park
In Sequoia National Park
Approximate driving time: 6 min
Big Stump Entrance Station
Approximate driving time: 34 min
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (91 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests.
- Campground Rules and Regulations: • Food Storage- You are in an ACTIVE BEAR AREA. Black Bears are active day and night. When not in arms reach, you must properly store all food, drinks, scented items, coolers, and equipment used to prepare food, inside provided food storage lockers. These items must be stored day and night. Food storage locker dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide. • 6 Person Limit- There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase 2 sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to preserve the natural resources and minimize noise levels. Reservations can be made in advance to accommodate a larger group size at a group campground. • Parking Pad- Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Vehicles that do not fit on the provided parking pad must be parked in overflow parking areas. • Generator Hours- 9am to 9pm. • Fire Restrictions- Fire Restrictions may be in effect during the summer! Check current fire restrictions at Fire Restrictions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service). • Tents- Pitch tents only on tent pads or within campsite boundaries. • Dogs/Pets- must always be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are allowed in campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas. Pets are not allowed on any Park trails. • Preserve Natural Resources- Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited. • Bicycles- Helmets required if under 18 years of age. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails. • Trash Disposal- Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter/trash in bear proof campground trash dumpsters. To prevent bears from getting trash please DO NOT forget to lock or relatch the dumpster. Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, confetti or litter on the ground. • Water Disposal- Do not dump grey-water on the ground or at the water spigots. Bring a tub to wash dishes or to collect shower water. All grey-water must be disposed of at the restrooms, dish sinks, or at a RV dump-station. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground. • Propane Tank Disposal- DO NOT leave in the park. We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. Please take them home with you and dispose of them properly.
- Tire Chains may be required at any time. Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki. Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Visitors with vehicles over 22 feet in total length hoping to visit the Giant Forest or camp at Lodgepole and Dorst Creek Campgrounds are advised to enter via the northern, Highway 180, entrance to these parks. Dangerous Rivers! Many drowning victims were playing near rivers. Rivers present a far greater danger than lakes or pools. Surfaces may look calm, but strong currents often run below. Be cautious walking near rivers as rocks can be slippery. Getting out of a cold, swift river is often impossible. Falling Objects - Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger. A California state fishing license is required to fish in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Sequoia National Forest lakes and streams. Fishing licenses may be available at National Park and National Forest markets.
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