About Sentinel Campground
Number of accommodations: 78
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (1002)
What Guests Are Saying
Sentinel Campground is well-maintained, clean, and set in a beautiful location near the river with ample hiking opportunities and great privacy between sites. Campers appreciate the friendly rangers and the peaceful atmosphere, especially in quieter months. While some facilities had minor issues, overall, guests enjoy a fantastic experience in nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Sentinel Campground is well-maintained, clean, and set in a beautiful location near the river with ample hiking opportunities and great privacy between sites. Campers appreciate the friendly rangers and the peaceful atmosphere, especially in quieter months. While some facilities had minor issues, overall, guests enjoy a fantastic experience in nature.
Review Summary
Joseph C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Right Middle Loop
We really enjoyed our stay. But there was someone in our spot when we arrived. We did inform the Ranger. The Ranger told us that they were waiting for another party to leave the spot that they had reserved at another sight. They people that were in spot still should of left. We weren't able to actually get in our spot until they left which was almost 1:00 p.m. We waited in the parking lot for almost an hour. I feel that the people in our spot should of waited in the parking until their spot was available.
Donald T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Center Loop
Camp ground was clean
The bathroom so much
Ranger programs, very informative fun
Just a good time for all
Joseph C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Right Middle Loop
We really enjoyed our stay. But there was someone in our spot when we arrived. We did inform the Ranger. The Ranger told us that they were waiting for another party to leave the spot that they had reserved at another sight. They people that were in spot still should of left. We weren't able to actually get in our spot until they left which was almost 1:00 p.m. We waited in the parking lot for almost an hour. I feel that the people in our spot should of waited in the parking until their spot was available.
Donald T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Center Loop
Camp ground was clean
The bathroom so much
Ranger programs, very informative fun
Just a good time for all
Heidi O
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Center Loop
The loudest campground I've ever stayed at before starting the rae lakes loop. Once the music stopped (full size speakers and camp hosts curiously nowhere to be found to complain to) and quiet hours started, the bears started coming around and you just hear people all over the campground yelling to try and get the bears to go away. Not the place to sleep before you start a backcountry trip, stay outside the park and drive in instead.
Heidi O
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Center Loop
The loudest campground I've ever stayed at before starting the rae lakes loop. Once the music stopped (full size speakers and camp hosts curiously nowhere to be found to complain to) and quiet hours started, the bears started coming around and you just hear people all over the campground yelling to try and get the bears to go away. Not the place to sleep before you start a backcountry trip, stay outside the park and drive in instead.
Jamsheed W
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Nice campsite close to Roads End for Woods Creek Trailhead
Jamsheed W
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Nice campsite close to Roads End for Woods Creek Trailhead
Duncan C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Left Outer Loop
This campground had bears breaking car windows over multiple nights. Briefly saw one female ranger in the morning. Luckily another camper warned us.
The site lacked a flat area for tents and had very limited parking. The area is beautiful and worth the drive otherwise.
Duncan C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Left Outer Loop
This campground had bears breaking car windows over multiple nights. Briefly saw one female ranger in the morning. Luckily another camper warned us.
The site lacked a flat area for tents and had very limited parking. The area is beautiful and worth the drive otherwise.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.7903 / -118.672
Elevation: 1411 feet
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: June 5, 2026