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VerifiedMay 17, 2021 Stayed at: 59, Loop: Right Middle Loop
As close to nature as you can get. Yet convenient bathrooms. The river close to where I stayed (159) made a nice ambient noise that makes you love nature.
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1173 reviews
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.
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May 17, 2021 Stayed at: 59, Loop: Right Middle Loop
As close to nature as you can get. Yet convenient bathrooms. The river close to where I stayed (159) made a nice ambient noise that makes you love nature.
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May 16, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful campground with a lot of space. Also close to south fork kings river, a must see
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May 16, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful campground with a lot of space. Also close to south fork kings river, a must see
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May 15, 2021 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great campground with diverse site options. Only stayed for one night, but really enjoyed our site on the outer loop. I caught and released two trout in the morning before leaving the site. We even enjoyed an ice cream cone at Kings Canyon Lodge on our way out. We will be back to Sentinel again.
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May 15, 2021 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great campground with diverse site options. Only stayed for one night, but really enjoyed our site on the outer loop. I caught and released two trout in the morning before leaving the site. We even enjoyed an ice cream cone at Kings Canyon Lodge on our way out. We will be back to Sentinel again.
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May 14, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Lovely campground by the river. Has water, flush toilets, and bear boxes. The sound of the river at night is very calming. There's a nice meadow but the sites closer to it do have mosquitoes in May at least. No showers at the moment.
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May 14, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Lovely campground by the river. Has water, flush toilets, and bear boxes. The sound of the river at night is very calming. There's a nice meadow but the sites closer to it do have mosquitoes in May at least. No showers at the moment.
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May 11, 2021 Stayed at: 33, Loop: Center Loop
Wonderful campground in the middle of the woods, near the river. Great views on the way to the campground (mountains).
Flush toilets, no showers, no soap for some reason. Big sites, trees all around.
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May 11, 2021 Stayed at: 33, Loop: Center Loop
Wonderful campground in the middle of the woods, near the river. Great views on the way to the campground (mountains).
Flush toilets, no showers, no soap for some reason. Big sites, trees all around.
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May 9, 2021 Stayed at: 30, Loop: Center Loop
Quiet, clean, roomy campground, we had good time here.
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47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States
Elevation: 1,411 ft
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.
The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 20.7 mi · 35 min
The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 28 mi · 48 min
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: October 21, 2026