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
John W
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: POTWISHA
Great small campground along a roaring river. Our site was just above the river which made for a great sound blocking out most other campers’ noises. It was large and partially shaded. The bathrooms are old. I wish the NPS would build some new bathrooms in many of the national park campgrounds to replace these 50-yr old ones.
Markus H
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice Site
Clean Toilets but too less
No Washrooms/Showers
No Signal (Cellphone)
Ali S
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: POTWISHA
It was so nice seeing those giant trees, but we couldn't sleep at night, because there was some women at No 17 camp spot. They were talking and laughing loudly until 4 am.
There wasn't any ranger or employee to stop them doing that.
It was a very bad experience for me, because I had to drive the whole day after that night.
Janet O
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: POTWISHA
We had rented a small camper van in Fresno for this trip, it was 20' long. I did not see the vehicle length restriction for this campground (which was listed as only 13') until a week before the trip. I really panicked and tried to reach anyone by phone or email, but receation.gov is just swamped this time of year. We ended up taking our tent and sleeping gear on plane just in case we had to abandon our vehicle to overflow parking, where sleeping is not allowed. However, even though the parking area for our site was short, our wheels fit on the pavement (that's what they're concerned with), and no one kicked us out, and it was a beautiful camping experience!
Kenneth H
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: POTWISHA
Fairly private campsites. Loved the roar of the river nearby, with access to it via behind site #14. Close to Three Pines and a great trail leading from the campground.
Pia M
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: POTWISHA
Overall the campsite is beautiful located and it’s very quiet. But you definitely need ramps for your trailer/RV. The sites are not even at all. 🙈 the facilities were clean. No cell service, which we liked. 😊 to Sherman tree and other sports, it’s about a 40 minutes drive. (There is a sign with: RV longer than 22 ft are not advised. We did it with our 25 ft, and it worked out well. You need to know how to drive, then it’s no problem. 😀)
Jean Yves L
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: POTWISHA
Restroom not clean. Need a complete renovation. Site was unlevel by 18 inches. This campground must be refurbished completely. I was with an RV 20feet.
Arthur L
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POTWISHA
Camp site was overgrown with weeds and bush. Camp spot was not clearly marked on the road. Firewood was stolen. Would not come again.
Kate C
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice campground just inside the park from Three Rivers.
Larry D
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: POTWISHA
Very clean and well kept campground. The host was very pleasant and the proximity to the creek was a big plus. Although it was a bit of a drive to Yosemite Valley, we probably wouldn’t have visited Hetch Hetchy otherwise, which added a lot to our overall trip. I would also recommend this campground if you want to get away from the crowds of people in the valley.
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
