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
Na G
VerifiedDecember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: POTWISHA
Great campsite!
Bruce P
VerifiedDecember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: POTWISHA
Great place! Loved the park. Gods service from thehost
Marianne S
VerifiedDecember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: POTWISHA
Love this campground! It’s so clean and well maintained and the trail connected to it leads to a massive waterfall. On top of that the entertaining and helpful camp host Huck makes you just want to keep coming back to chat with him! They do get bears at campsite so make sure you utilize the bear box! We had dear every morning at our campsite! Loved it!
E S
VerifiedDecember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice campsites. Quiet during off-season (Halloween). Bathrooms ok -- could use a second sink, and a shelf. No water except at restrooms. Slop sink at restrooms. Campfires not allowed. Campground access to Marble Falls Trail.
Jungmin L
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: POTWISHA
Beautiful sky with a lot of stars
Andrea G
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: POTWISHA
Flat, clean campground that is near the entrance to Sequoia National Park. There are a few walking trails nearby and one with a small suspension bridge that was really cool. The RV dump station is right across the road, was very clean, open 24/7, and has a clean water station separate from waste disposal. We did see a black bear trying to get into the trash at night, but it seemed to leave the people alone. My only complaint is across the campground during the day people were playing loud music, and the host wouldn't ask them to turn it down. When I'm on the opposite side of the campground and can hear music..... it's just rude. Most campgrounds have the "shouldn't be able to hear excessive noise past your campsite" rule. I guess this one doesn't, or the host just doesn't care.
Wendy M
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: POTWISHA
Loved our experience here! Such a gorgeous, peaceful spot. And learned that no matter what time of year you need to put the food in the bear boxes. They apparently don’t hibernate anymore.
Nicole S
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: POTWISHA
When we pulled up to the campground, someone was in our spot. When we told them we had it reserved and showed them the screenshot of our reservation, they invited us to share it with them... like what is the point of a reservation if there are no camp hosts to enforce the rules? We wound up sharing our space with strangers and not being able to use the picnic table, as they had their stuff all over it. As I was sitting in my chair near the car, a fellow camper approached my husband and I to say he didn't know what to do as he had just arrived to find someone in HIS reserved camp space. Unlike our situation, he could not share so I am not sure what he wound up doing. There looked to be open spots, but it was dark and we didn't want to steal anyone elses spot and have to wind up moving. I recommend if people are paying for spots to have a camp host at the campground to mitigate the free loading issue that this campground apparently has.
Andrew M
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA
When I got there someone was already in my site. There is no cell signal but if you get there and decide you want to stay longer there are pay phones and a toll free number posted so you can reserve a space.
As for my experience, I went to see if there was someone I could call to find out what was going on. I couldn’t find the person. Just a vehicle and a tent. As I was walking back from the information board I talked to a couple along the way and they had the same problem. Their site was much bigger so they decided to share. I found the guy and told him I had reserved the spot. He said he’d move, but it was pretty clear he knew it wasn’t his site. Maybe he’s living out there? I got there late so it might be a good idea to get there when someone might be around to help if you find someone has taken over your site. I also wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving things unattended. The site itself was nice. I’d rate it higher if I didn’t have to go through the ordeal of kicking someone out of the space.
Eduardo Y
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: POTWISHA
Stayed here for only 1 night and it was a very good experience. First time in Sequoia National Park and I will definitely be coming back to stay at this campground and explore the park. Site 17 was perfect for my pop up camper and it was as drive thru so we did not have to back it in. Bathrooms were 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
