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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
Danielle M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POTWISHA
We loved this campsite. It's a tent only area which made it a nice quiet stay. The sites and bathrooms were well kept. There is a slope to this site but the main area for the tent was flat and there a low slung tree that provides excellent shade all day. Check out the trails at the dump site just across from the camp area. There's a great access area to a very nice part of the river.
Jennifer V
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: POTWISHA
Got this campground for a day before heading to the Lodgepole campground. It’s definitely not a campground for those who no not like the summer heat. Campsite 7 was directly in the sun all day until about 8pm and it was 95° out. Aside the heat, the experience was good. A deer walked through our site early in the morning, it’s close to the campground amenities and the campsite itself isn’t too close to any neighbors. Just wish they had showers nearby.
Thomas C
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: POTWISHA
I think overall, it was a good experience. I do wish that I would've been advised that camp fires would not be allowed however. We stopped and bought firewood on the way up under the impression that we were gonna roast marshmallows that evening (a staple of the camping experience) and when we came into the park, the ranger advised that they were not permitted due to there being a lot of dry brush. I totally get that it creates a hazard but the language I read in my email kind of made me thought it would be permitted. I think it would be a good idea to advise visitors ahead of time so they don't make the same mistake I did and buy/bring unnecessary items.
Carlo M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: POTWISHA
The campsite is decently maintained, close to the river for cooling down and only 30 minutes drive to the giant sequoias. However, many "locals" seem to go to this campground to relax and party. Some groups were playing loud music throughout the day and had lots of lights and lanterns that made star gazing impossible. One group near me was up till 2 a.m. drinking and talking. I think the rangers/hosts should do a better job monitoring. Overall I still had a decent experience.
Raquel M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: POTWISHA
The only drawback is that our place was inclined and it was difficult for us to sleep in the camper like that. everything else perfect!
Charles W
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
The campground itself was nice enough. There was a party at a group site that lasted until 1 a.m. with a boombox and repeated chanting and singing. I hesitate to rate the campground low for something people did but the rangers were absent during the evening.
María José C
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: POTWISHA
Too far
Kelly K
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA
Campground was way too noisy - lots of partiers with loud dance music and kids running around screaming at midnight. Plus someone had peed on our parking pad so our site smelled of urine.
Gerardo A
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POTWISHA
The place was good, but when we arrived at our reserved spot there was other people in our spot, so we paid for nothing. But overall good campgrounds!!
Dillon S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice Campground and nice Dump Station. Campsite was not even, but ok.
did not like the Fireban but with klimachange that is gone be normal.
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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