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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
Rinat C
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
Beautiful campground, amazing view, good location and clean facilities. Very organized. We Will highly recommend this campground
Sheree L
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: POTWISHA
Very nice quiet camp ground not far from Three Rivers and not far to Big Tree’s, we also saw deer in the campground. The bathrooms were clean and had a heater running in the morning. Will definitely winter camp there again.
Peter C
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: POTWISHA
Great and quiet. Lots of open spots.
Jackie L
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POTWISHA
Best camp spot. Spot 16!! Low traffic and serene
Ethan R
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: POTWISHA
Site 15 was great, lots of space for tents. The fire pit ring was a little close to the parking spot, but that wasn't an issue.
Michael H
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: POTWISHA
Campsite 23 was quite nice. Until the smell. The people that stayed there the night before had relieved themselves only about 10 ft from the firepit. They did not bother to even bury it. Just left it there with toilet paper. Disgusting. Meanwhile, a bathroom is 150 ft away. Also, a group was running a generator. While I believe this is allowed at certain times, it sure does ruin the whole point of being in a national park. Why is this allowed at all? There was no campsite host, so no one with whom to raise these issues.
Trudy V
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: POTWISHA
Perfect spot, a little more secluded than the ones at the center, relatively close to the bathrooms - but not too close. Only downside; not much sun because of all the trees.
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
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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