About Potwisha Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Waste Disposal
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (582)
What Guests Are Saying
Potwisha Campground offers a beautiful and clean setting with friendly staff and rangers, making it a great base for exploring Sequoia National Park. The campground features well-maintained facilities, such as clean bathrooms and bear boxes, along with access to scenic hiking trails. However, some sites are uneven, making leveling difficult, and there are concerns about the narrow access roads and the need for better maintenance in certain areas. Overall, it provides a peaceful and enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Potwisha Campground offers a beautiful and clean setting with friendly staff and rangers, making it a great base for exploring Sequoia National Park. The campground features well-maintained facilities, such as clean bathrooms and bear boxes, along with access to scenic hiking trails. However, some sites are uneven, making leveling difficult, and there are concerns about the narrow access roads and the need for better maintenance in certain areas. Overall, it provides a peaceful and enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Patty K
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: POTWISHA
The relatively small campground is great and the best part was being so close to the Potwisha day use area where you can enjoy in the river! Our site itself maybe wasn’t the best due to so many holes and not that level but also not the worst in terms of accessibility. We were right next to the bathroom but that was not an issue. There were lots of marmots and two moles we got to watch in the morning and as animal lovers, this was a delight :)
ROBERT D
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: POTWISHA
Great location to Sequoia NP, just about 13 miles away. Campsites where spread out.
Joshua D
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: POTWISHA
Lots of space in this campground, but General Sherman, Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow, Crystal Cave and other things are about an hour drive up the mountain.
Man H
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: POTWISHA
Stayed at this site around Mid-April. Nice and shaded campsite. It was clean and had plenty of room for our 9x12 Coleman 10 person tent under some trees. Spots were overall quite flat. We saw a deer next to our tent and a few more while taking a walk to the restroom. The site was farther from the restroom and washing dish area than I expected. Luckily I had a wagon for my dishes to put them in. Camp host were super friendly and on site. The site is right by the entrance so there is a little road noise but nothing crazy. You will hear a car pass by every now and then but also hear the nearby river so it kind of muffles it. Also, see some cars but not a whole lot come in and go out and is pretty normal at this site. Overall, the people were respectful of others. There was trash/recycling dumpsters pretty close to this site but not close to the point where you can see it so that's convenient. We felt safe leaving our stuff in the tents and zipping them up and go explore the nearby Sequoia National Park. Even left our camping chairs out and in the open for the 3 nights stay and no issues. Hard to secure a spot but worth it if you can snag this site.
Gracelyn D
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: POTWISHA
Campsite was so nice and spacious and so close to the river, rangers are very polite and helpful
Bob DeMichele
June 11, 2025
Wow, the campground was great, campsites spaced out. No guard on duty. Best you have reservations first. Location to Sequoia National Park not too far but the road is challenging to get here, a lot of curves. Maybe, one of my favorite CG. Just a beautiful area.
Emily C
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: POTWISHA
Right in the foothills of Sequoia. Easy access if coming from the South or West. The campsites vary in size and beauty. Some mosquito action until we sprayed and started a fire.
Lovely morning walk to the raging river at the edge of the campground.
Terrance O
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: POTWISHA
We never stayed there due to road conditions. We took U.S. 180 to the park thinking we could drive down to the campsite but found out during the ride that 198 was a strongly advised against taking our RV down to the campground. We decided not to fight anymore narrow, curvy, mountain roads that day and opted for the KOA in Visalia instead.
My advice is to put that warning on the reservation campsite webpage where everyone can see it plain as day so other people don't make the same mistake we did.
Frank A
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: POTWISHA
Okay campground like most state and national park camp grounds. We visted in early May and had to deal with a lot of muscitos so bring your Deet if you want sit outside. Still quite a ride to the giant forest over the windy road. Central camp grounds were still closed. Some easy going deer walking in the campground. Waste dump was mentioned as facility but no use sign was put up.
Mike M
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: POTWISHA
The sites are very uneven and short. I have a 26 foot rv and could barely get it in the site. If you have anything larger then a Prius's the trees will scrape the paint off of your vehicle. The grass needs to be cut because the mosquitoes will pack you off a half an hour before dark. And the bathrooms are not very clean.
Location Potwisha Campground
Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
Potwisha Campground is accessible via Generals Highway, which connects to CA-198 approximately 16 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.5174 / -118.8
Elevation: 648 feet
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 31 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
