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37 total sites
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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
Hudson B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: POTWISHA
quiet campground, clean bathrooms, easy access to water, pretty convenient to several hikes! only downsides were lots of bold squirrels (especially around campsite 30) and some early morning construction noise.
Jacob B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
Nice secluded campsite (25) near the majority of park attractions.
Jeff J
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: POTWISHA
We reserved site 9 for our 22 ft van. It showed up as available when we set the filter to only show sites that could accommodate our van, and the site details said it could handle vehicles over 30 ft long. But when we got there, the driveway was only about 10 ft long, so we couldn't fit. There was no camp host on site and no cell coverage, so we couldn't switch to a different site. We ended up have to leave the campground and scramble to find someplace else to stay late in the day. Not fun.
Randy M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: POTWISHA
I love this spot. I’m 53 and have been camping here since I was about 5-6 years old. It’s been a while (17) years since camping here but it felt like home. Over the years we lost some big love oaks that provided shade but that’s part of the life cycle. I will be back the first chance i get. The work in the lot across the road was a little disruptive but happy to see they are continuing to make improvement’s. Hope to come back earlier in the year when the water is a little higher but still safe. I love this place that holds so much fun memories with family and friends.
Thomas H
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: POTWISHA
Our site was fairly close to a large group site, with folks that didn’t mind sharing their noise. There were no camp hosts as it was after Labor Day, so the bathroom cleaning was lacking. A large pine tree fell one night, and one of the rangers seemed disinterested, as such happens when to go camping.
Josue B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: POTWISHA
It was great lots of fun for the kids. Only couldn’t make fire but we will be going back next year
Hope H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: POTWISHA
I liked my site, which was just to the left of the entrance and was large and shaded. Nearby, a large group reserved several sites, which they treated as a group site, converging centrally in the evening and being pretty noisy with loud music until 11. They set up a very bright LED beacon on a pole which was obnoxious and thoughtless toward tenting neighbors and wildlife. I have stayed in other SEKI campgrounds many times without these issues. I won't be coming back to Potwisha.
Jesse W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: POTWISHA
Great campground, a little close together but if you’re traveling with multiple groups/cars that may be a plus.
katharine f
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: POTWISHA
Lovely campground but the yellow jackets were pretty aggressive so it was hard to eat or cook outdoors.
Leland K
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: POTWISHA
Campsite and rest rooms were clean. The water and sink were also well located.
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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