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
Kristen S
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POTWISHA
This was such a cool spot — we were right next to the river with an easy path down; if it hadn’t been so cold, we would have cracked our windows at night to sleep to listen to the sound of the water. It was a bit challenging to get our small (24 ft) RV level, but manageable. It is worth noting that, if you’re coming with a large camper, even getting to Potwisha on those narrow, winding roads may be challenging. We were there with friends who had a sportier van so we were able to get up to the museum and catch the shuttle there, but I would not have driven our camper up those switchbacks — we saw a few people doing it and it seemed quite dangerous.
Sequoia as a whole was amazing — although it was busy, we only needed to hike out a short distance to totally lose the crowds. Absolutely recommend.
Al N
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA
Great camp layout. Payphone and decent facilities! BEAUTIFUL area just after the south entrance so it wasn’t too cold in December!
Angel P
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice bathrooms and large utility sink. Thankful it was available in late December without advanced reservations. Site 37 was level for RV
Freddy O
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: POTWISHA
Amazing campsite for all types of campers!
Cuauhtemoc M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: POTWISHA
Clean, easy access, just 40 minutes away from the Sequioas, very comfortable!!
Anaid C
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POTWISHA
It's a beautiful campground with plenty of space. Some sites are larger than others, though. We loved spending a couple of nights there. Plus, the restrooms are very clean!
Chiara G
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: POTWISHA
Campground was spacious and toilets were good and generally clean. Our picnic table was not very flat and it was a bit problematic for cooking. The thing that was annoying me the most were few people to not respect fire restrictions. There was a very high rish of fire during thanksgiving weekend and people during the night were having their fire on. I think this would require more survelliance because it is a matter of safety.
Andrew M
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: POTWISHA
The site was properly flat. Restrooms were clean. I hiked the trail towards marble falls, beautiful spot.
Anna G
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: POTWISHA
We originally booked a campground place at Lodgepole Campground, but at the visitors center we were informed that there will be -9'C at night and the area is covered in snow, so it was recommended to us to switch to Patwisha campground which was on the lower level close to the village. So we did it. Day after, during the day we went to visit Lodgepole and see what we gave up on. To our surprise the campground was completely empty, and covered in old snow, nothing prepared for campers, visitor's center closed. Our request for refund was denied.
Now, this is the review for Patwisha campground:
Two toilets plus open room with one sink in each bathroom available. There is also a huge butcher-like stainless steel sink in the open space btw bathrooms where you can clean your dishes, hand-wash your clothes or fill up the bottles with potable water. Cold water only. No showers. Beautiful surrounding with trees, spring, and nearby the visitor center that has the wi-fi.
Temporary (since forever) no-permission for campfire, but most people did it anyway since each spot has a built-in secure campfire setting.
Only Verizon coverage signal.
Diane S
VerifiedDecember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: POTWISHA
No service but camp
Site is near and has a bathroom
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
