Sentinel Campground

Sentinel Campground
Sentinel Campground

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

78 total sites

RV Sites

77 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Sentinel Campground

Sentinel Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With views of a lovely meadow central to the campground, the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sentinel Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors.

Number of accommodations: 78

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 20 to Sep 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Laundry
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

78 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 04, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 05, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 06, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 07, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 08, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 09, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 11, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 12, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 13, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 15, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 18, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 19, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
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🚐 20, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 21, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 22, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 23, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 24, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 26, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 27, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 28, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 29, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 30, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 31, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 32, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 33, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 34, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 35, Loop: Center Loop RV
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🚐 36, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 37, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 38, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 39, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 40, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 41, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 42, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 43, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
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🚐 44, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 46, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 47, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 48, Loop: Center Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 49, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
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🚐 50, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
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🚐 51, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
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🚐 52, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 53, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 54, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
55, Loop: Right Middle Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 59, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 62, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 65, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 66, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 67, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 68, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 69, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 70, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 71, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 72, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 73, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 74, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 75, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 76, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 77, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 78, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 80, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 81, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 82, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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🚐 83, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
No Hookups
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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.

Review Summary

4.4
1129 reviews
5
64.4%
727
4
21.6%
244
3
6.8%
77
2
4.3%
49
1
2.8%
32

Amanda C

Verified

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop

5

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

Verified

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Center Loop

1

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

Verified

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop

5

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

Verified

July 16, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop

5

Beautiful

Ameily A

Verified

July 16, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop

5

Beautiful

Brissa S

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop

4

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

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 44, Loop: Right Inner Loop

5

Very pleasant.

Brissa S

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Right Outer Loop

4

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

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 44, Loop: Right Inner Loop

5

Very pleasant.

Hong X

Verified

July 13, 2022 Stayed at: 40, Loop: Right Inner Loop

5

It is quiet, beautiful and very close to the river.

Location Sentinel Campground

Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States

Highway access

Sentinel Campground is accessible via Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, which connects to CA-198 approximately 25 miles to the west.

Elevation: 1411 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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