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77 sites
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About Sentinel Campground
Number of accommodations: 78
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Showers
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1129)
What Guests Are Saying
Sentinel Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, shaded sites and proximity to the river, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and the campground's access to nearby amenities, such as the store and ranger programs. However, the facilities, particularly the restrooms, are in disrepair and require maintenance, which detracts from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sentinel Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, shaded sites and proximity to the river, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and the campground's access to nearby amenities, such as the store and ranger programs. However, the facilities, particularly the restrooms, are in disrepair and require maintenance, which detracts from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Jochen L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Right Outer Loop
A wonderful place within the forest.
Art H
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful area.
Andy S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Center Loop
new campers, learn to respect your neighbors!! nobody goes up there to listen to loud music blaring throughout the day and into the evening.
peter b
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great location
Jochen L
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Right Outer Loop
A wonderful place within the forest.
Tricia R
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful campground and camp site next to the river.
Tricia R
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful campground and camp site next to the river.
Jessica G H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: Right Inner Loop
The Campsite was great! Accessible to water, restroom, recycling, and trash.
Jessica G H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: Right Inner Loop
The Campsite was great! Accessible to water, restroom, recycling, and trash.
kevin s
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: Left Outer Loop
Be aware that if you have forgotten your campsite number, or someone else is in your campsite, there's not much that can be done about it. (In my case, I saved the reservation email to a folder, but I didn't open the folder on my phone before leaving cell range, so the folder didn't sync.)
The visitor center is closed. There's no WiFi or cell service. No one at the lodge can help. There's a payphone by the visitor center (with sticky buttons that sometimes mis-dial), and you can call Recreation.gov toll-free (and hold for 20 minutes), but without your reservation number, they are unable to give you any help (they can't or won't search by name, campsite, etc.) Recreation.gov gave me the number of the "local" office (50 cents for a local call), but it just goes straight to voice mail and they say to leave a message, and they will call you back (but, of course, no cell service at Cedar Grove, so you won't be getting a return call). No where to get more coins for the pay phone (guy at the Cedar Grove lodge says he can't give out coin because of the "coin shortage" - if that was ever true, it was several years ago.)
Solution: Recreation.gov or NPS needs to make the WiFi at the Cedar Grove visitor center public, like it is up top at Grant Grove. Otherwise, you'll be making a 2 hour, 60 mile round-trip, burning a lot of fuel, to resolve any issue.
Location Sentinel Campground
Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
From Fresno, CA, follow California State Highway 180 East to Cedar Grove. Sentinel Campground is located on the left (north) side of the road in the village.
Sentinel Campground is accessible via Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, which connects to CA-198 approximately 25 miles to the west.
Elevation: 1411 feet
76 mi drive to downtown Three Rivers (about 2 hr 18 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Campsites will be cancelled if vacant for 24 hours after arrival; first night's fee and a $10 cancellation fee apply.
Safety & rules
- Used propane tanks must be taken home for proper disposal; do not leave them in the park.
Local regulations
- A California fishing license is required for fishing in the park; check local markets for availability.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
