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
Tim L
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: POTWISHA
Visited in late May 2022. The mosquitoes and flies were pretty heavy especially at dusk and sunset during my stay. I think the campsites could also be spaced out a little bit more. I would recommend getting the ones on the outer edges if possible. Otherwise, the restrooms were clean, no issues with water, or critters in the area.
Jacquelyn A
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: POTWISHA
Site spacious. Nice wildlife
John D
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: POTWISHA
Potwisha is not a scenic or idyllic campground by any stretch, but it’s functional and serves its purpose. The bathrooms were clean and every campsite has a dedicated bear locker. Navigating the campground loop in a vehicle was easy. I didn’t see a ranger at any time but I came in late and didn’t need one. This is a good campground as a staging ground for a trip into better and more interesting parts of the Park, not as a place to spend many nights or have a fun time. It’s not a bad decision to stay here, but it is what it is: a safe, well-maintained place to sleep outside for a night.
Yadira O
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: POTWISHA
Camped out here for my boyfriend birthday. It was so perfect we were right by the trail worth the hike the waterfall was amazing !! Definitely recommend
Louise C
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: POTWISHA
Long drive to General Sherman, an hour of hairpin turns. Reward is at the top. Go early, bring a lunch, once you're up there walk as many trails as you can, see the museum, etc. because you may not want to make the trip again the next day.
Nice small campground, bathrooms, space between sites.
David B
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
Spot 25 was not the best.
justin o
VerifiedMay 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: POTWISHA
Great camping
Emily A
VerifiedApril 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: POTWISHA
This campground is a simple, but nice, place to stay in Sequoia NP. The campground itself is lovely, surrounded by mountains and alongside a river. The sounds of the river really add to the ambiance, when the RV folks aren’t running their loud generators (I do wish generators were banned here, talk about noise pollution). The bathrooms were kept clean, and there’s running water and a sink to wash dishes. Potwisha is located in the valley, so it was not as cold, which was nice (especially at night). The only problem we had, besides some trash left in our spot, was the lack of a campground host/ranger. While we were lucky enough to get settled into our spot no problem, we noticed not everyone else was. This campground is reservation only, however there were people without reservations stopping in and taking already reserved spots. We noticed this was causing some conflict, but there was no ranger/campground host there to resolve this. It was unfair to the folks that paid to reserve spots to show up and be met with un-paying campers refusing to move. I’m not sure if the lack of management in the campground was maybe because it’s still “off season”, but I think this campground could definitely use a bit more supervision. Other than that, it’s a great, cheap place to stay!
Dimas Oswaldo C
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice please
Vern J
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: POTWISHA
INside part and seclude area but not too far away from main road. nice area.
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 3, 2026
