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
heather m
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: POTWISHA
Right by the river, very pleasant stay. Good amounts of shaded areas.
Romain S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice campground surrounded by nature (trees within the campground spots).
Toilets and spot could have been cleaner though.
ALBERTA E
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA
Beautiful area, but the mosquitos were relentless. I'm sure it was due to the water duck that has miles of stagnant water right next it. During the day was nice, even found a few nice water trails to wet our feet, but at night we became the target for the mosquitos and three different types of bug spray where no match for them. Thankfully we had a dinning net to sit in at night, but still made it very difficult when leaving the net. Also, some of the sites are too close together, I would avoid site #5, unless you also reserve the one right next to it as you'll be sharing most of the area anyway.
Miri E
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POTWISHA
Site #12.
I loved it! I personally don't mind, but the site is a little slopey. I pitched my tent right under the tree so shade all day long. It gets really sunny at the picnic table so I had my own table right next to my tent during the day. Peaceful quite safe. I would definitely go here again.
George I
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: POTWISHA
Rangers were awesome, especially Christine (Christie?) at the Foothill station. She was taking nothing but flack from people who didn’t know it would be impossible to travel from Foothill to the Giant Forest, and she kept an awesome attitude and made sure we made the most of our stay in Potwisha with some great hikes usually bypassed in favor of the trees. Thanks for everything.
Edward M
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: POTWISHA
a bit out of the way with General's Highway closure from the 2023 snow, but less traffic makes it quieter, despite noise from river. Secluded, quiet, and nice.
Watch out for the mosquitoes!!
Yvette A
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: POTWISHA
Sorry, cannot give a review because we didn't come to Potwisha. We would have to drive all the way back round the Park since the road was still closed. Would loved to be informed about this fact. Was quite upsetting, not to stay there.
Sarah T
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: POTWISHA
Best spot in the whole site! Backs up to the creek which makes a perfect white noise machine. Loved being able to track over to campsite 16 to go down to the water and lay on the huge rock!
This site is great because it provides a view down the canyon, a perfect picnic table to watch stars, and a great flat spot for the tent. Plus because it isn't in the tree thickets there are less bugs and more of a breeze.
A P
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: POTWISHA
Thank you for all the feedback
Ryan T
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: POTWISHA
Had a great experience here! There are a handful of really great and beautiful hikes right out of the campsite.
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
