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
anthony p
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Center Loop
One site had about 20-30 people yelling and cackling at the top of their lungs cursing and being drunkards until 2:30am. It sounded like a bar or nightclub. Where’s the enforcement of policy? There should be a relative curfew check to ensure no disturbances in the campground. It’s so unfair to everyone else that one reservation ruined the sleep of everyone in the campground.
Amanda C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop
We loved staying at Sentinel Campground! Site 14 is one of the best sites. It’s a big site right on the river with lots of trees to hang hammocks, great spot for the tent between two tall trees. Loved listening to the river at night. Kings Canyon is spectacularly beautiful. Great hikes and stunning scenery. I liked it more than Yosemite! Much more remote and it really felt like we were getting away from it all and disconnecting. Highly recommend!!
anthony p
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Center Loop
One site had about 20-30 people yelling and cackling at the top of their lungs cursing and being drunkards until 2:30am. It sounded like a bar or nightclub. Where’s the enforcement of policy? There should be a relative curfew check to ensure no disturbances in the campground. It’s so unfair to everyone else that one reservation ruined the sleep of everyone in the campground.
Amanda C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop
We loved staying at Sentinel Campground! Site 14 is one of the best sites. It’s a big site right on the river with lots of trees to hang hammocks, great spot for the tent between two tall trees. Loved listening to the river at night. Kings Canyon is spectacularly beautiful. Great hikes and stunning scenery. I liked it more than Yosemite! Much more remote and it really felt like we were getting away from it all and disconnecting. Highly recommend!!
Ameily A
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful
Ameily A
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Beautiful
Brissa S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Nice campground, lots of trees, stayed 7-6-22. Not so good if you're planning on a one night stay out of the blue. Reservation only. No cell service or wifi just 1 payphone by the visitor center. Waited an hour on hold for a rep. Campground had plenty of empty sites, campground next to this one was half empty. Would be nice if they had one of these campgrounds managed by a camp host. So people just popping in can pay for a site more easily.
Proum R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Right Inner Loop
Very pleasant.
Brissa S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Nice campground, lots of trees, stayed 7-6-22. Not so good if you're planning on a one night stay out of the blue. Reservation only. No cell service or wifi just 1 payphone by the visitor center. Waited an hour on hold for a rep. Campground had plenty of empty sites, campground next to this one was half empty. Would be nice if they had one of these campgrounds managed by a camp host. So people just popping in can pay for a site more easily.
Proum R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Right Inner Loop
Very pleasant.
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 4, 2026
