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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
Linda J
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: POTWISHA
Great campground! Always a pleasure to stay there
Ashna Luna W
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: POTWISHA
This was a very very super lovely spot near the river with an amazing tree friend .. the yellow jacket/ bee reality is VERY real and we are grateful we read other reviews so we were prepared with a fully screened in tent over our picnic table… also check under the table for deadly spider friends .. we had a gorgeous female black widow.. and let her be.. so she might be there still..
Another major thing to mention was there was no camp host on sight and fires were strictly prohibited but people had them burning which felt unsettling.. all in all an amazing place to visit and go check out Crystal Cave if you can about an hour drive ..
NATASHA H
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
Quiet Stopover with Spotless Facilities — Potwisha Campground (Campsite 25)
Potwisha Campground is a very quiet location at lower elevation that accommodates both tents and RVs. During our stay, the campground was not very populated, making for a peaceful atmosphere.
Cleanliness: The highlight of the location was easily the bathrooms—they were extremely clean!
Wildlife Experience: It was actually pretty cool to watch a number of bats flying through the bathroom area at night.
Bear Safety:There was plenty of clear bear signage posted throughout the area to keep you mindful. Fortunately, we had no bear sightings during our stay.
Things to Keep in Mind:
Fire Ban & Meal Prep: Fire pits were completely prohibited due to extreme dry weather conditions and fire safety concerns. This was the biggest difference compared to Lodgepole Campground, where campfires were allowed. You’ll need to bring food that doesn't require cooking—we ended up cooking everything at Lodgepole first and bringing it down with us.
Zero Cell Service & Isolation: The scariest part of staying here was having no cell phone reception whatsoever. Because the campsites were sparsely populated and we were quite far from nearest neighbors, it made me worried about how to get assistance from emergency crews or nearby campers if something happened in the middle of the night.
Limited Activities: There aren't many activities or hikes right at this location, so I personally wouldn't plan a hiking trip centered here.
Bottom Line:
Potwisha is best used as a quick pit stop if you are tired from traveling and want a clean, quiet place to rest overnight before continuing up the mountain in the morning.
devin W
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: POTWISHA
The park provided solitude and peacefulness. The sites were large and had a lot of shade. Lots of river access and river noise, which was amazing. However, and a big however. The yellow jacket situation here is bizarre. As soon as you start cooking food, dozens of them will be surrounding you and your food. You won't eat in peace unless you eat in your car, in your tent, or have a bug net. They were so bad that we decided to pack up before breakfast and drive to the hospital rock picnic area to cook breakfast.
Manu K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: POTWISHA
Kostadin G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA
Great campsite. Well cleaned and kept up.
Madison B
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: POTWISHA
We stayed at site 30 for three nights over Labor Day weekend. The campgrounds were really well maintained, including the bathrooms and water spigots. Onsite rangers offered talks in the evenings Fridays-Sundays (I think). The bear boxes at this site actually function more as squirrel boxes--don't underestimate them!
For a cute little swimming/fishing hole, you can just cross the highway on foot and walk to the water. Don't miss it in the evening!
Roya S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: POTWISHA
Wasps/bees everywhere, bathrooms weren’t working and weren’t the cleanest.
Don N
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: POTWISHA
Potswisha was nice because it had cooled off and because hardly anyone was there.
It's best in the spring, but fall is nice too.
Also, the campsite was a good one.
Mikas P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: POTWISHA
Great spot, remote location, nice views
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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