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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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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 29, Loop: Center Loop
It was right in the middle of everything - we could walk to all the trail heads we wanted to hike. There was a commotion one night when someone tried to "first-come-first-serve" squat on the site next to us, and then the real reservation owners showed up. The squaters did not want to move and the ranger had to come resolve the issue. But all became harmonious after that was resolved.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 77, Loop: Left Outer Loop
The map for selecting the site was great! Found a site the was secluded and quiet.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 77, Loop: Left Outer Loop
The map for selecting the site was great! Found a site the was secluded and quiet.
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Right Outer Loop
I love camping here, it is dog friendly, kid friendly, and well kept, and clean. They keep it very woodsy, but that's what you want. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. Campsites are large enough to spread out, the streams that run by and sometimes through campsites are fun and give you a more out of the city feel. You are within walking or short driving distances from numerous trails, for hiking and backpacking.
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Center Loop
Me and my family loved it
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Right Outer Loop
We loved our last-week-of-August 2019 stay. Rushing Kings' River.
Few campers. Perfect in so many ways. This campground is far
back in the canyon, yet near a store and showers. Glad we found it.
Aloha, Janis and John bush
La Habra, CA
PS: We found great joy in no phone service and no daily newspapers. The world went on without us just fine. Better yet, we got along even better.
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop
I had such a wonderful time at Kings Canyon. It was so much better than the more crowded Yosemite and Sequoia. The place was small enough to explore without getting lost. I would love to return again this summer.
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Right Outer Loop
I love camping here, it is dog friendly, kid friendly, and well kept, and clean. They keep it very woodsy, but that's what you want. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. Campsites are large enough to spread out, the streams that run by and sometimes through campsites are fun and give you a more out of the city feel. You are within walking or short driving distances from numerous trails, for hiking and backpacking.
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Center Loop
Me and my family loved it
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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 09, Loop: Right Outer Loop
We loved our last-week-of-August 2019 stay. Rushing Kings' River.
Few campers. Perfect in so many ways. This campground is far
back in the canyon, yet near a store and showers. Glad we found it.
Aloha, Janis and John bush
La Habra, CA
PS: We found great joy in no phone service and no daily newspapers. The world went on without us just fine. Better yet, we got along even better.
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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
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Population: 2,282
Nearby city: Visalia, CA
Approx. 47 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 823 ft
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