Potwisha Campground

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, California, United States
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A large brown sign, pointing the way to the entrance of Potwisha Campground from the Generals Highway
POTWISHA CAMPGROUND
Potwisha Campground

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
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About Potwisha Campground

Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park. The campground is situated along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, just four miles from the park entrance, in the Sierra Foothills. For more information and trip planning please see our website at www.nps.gov/seki .

Available sites

37 total sites
RV Sites 17 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 20 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Waste Disposal
  • Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

37 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 03, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 06, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 07, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ 09, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 10, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 11, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 12, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 13, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 14, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 15, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
🚐 16, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 17, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 18, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 19, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 20, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 21, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 22, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 23, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 24, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 25, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 26, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
🚐 27, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 28, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 29, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 30, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 31, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 32, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 33, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 35, Loop: POTWISHA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 37, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 38, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 39, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 40, Loop: POTWISHA RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews

702 reviews

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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.

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4.1

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5 stars 51.7% (363)
4 stars 21.7% (152)
3 stars 12.5% (88)
2 stars 8.4% (59)
1 star 5.7% (40)

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Patricia B

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 22, Loop: POTWISHA

Campsite 22 very nice Bathrooms are clean. Swimming areas were nice to see water to high to get in need to stay away from fast water other then that I’ll be back again in august when water is low and it probably will be very hot

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Ann G

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA

campground itself was not bad.sadly quiet time was not enforced.

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Paul B

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: POTWISHA

Lovely campsite in the middle of know where. Amazing scenery and fantastic staff.

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Jinghong L

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: POTWISHA

The campground is good overall. The site #20 is flat, however, it is very close to the river. The river sound is loud and beautiful. But it may cause the problem for sleeping.

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Franziska v

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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: POTWISHA

I was thrilled to secure one of the rare spots at Potwisha for our RV trip. However, I was somewhat surprised by the condition of the campground. Some of the sites were heavily overgrown, and the paved pads were covered in gravel and dirt. In addition, the sites were extremely uneven. Compared to many other national park campgrounds we have visited, this was one of the poorer ones. The restrooms were clean.

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Elena I

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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: POTWISHA

Lovely small campground. A drinking water faucet would have been great

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Tim S

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June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA

Nice enough. Given the heat would strongly recommend adding power.

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Location & Directions for Potwisha Campground

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States

Elevation: 648 ft

Nearest town

Three Rivers, CA - 9.7 mi

About 21 min to downtown

Highway access

Potwisha Campground is accessible via Generals Highway, which connects to CA-198 approximately 16 miles to the west.

Near Sequoia National Park

The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 3.7 mi · 6 min

Near Kings Canyon National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 20.1 mi · 34 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate drive: 53.3 mi · 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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