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Average nightly rates78 total sites
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77 sites
Tent Sites
1 site
About Sentinel Campground
Number of accommodations: 78
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Showers
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
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.
Hong X
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Right Inner Loop
It is quiet, beautiful and very close to the river.
Hong X
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Right Inner Loop
It is quiet, beautiful and very close to the river.
Harold W
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Left Outer Loop
The campground was clean and accommodating. Check-in was easy and the Ranger who checked me in was polite, friendly and professional. My only complaint with the campground was the pay phone. it's about a 40 minute drive to reach a spot with cellular service and I wanted to let my wife know that I was successful in obtaining a walk-up permit to hike Rae Lakes Loop so I tried to use the "Only Pay Phone" but it wouldn't accept any quarters. I asked at the visitors center if there were any other pay phones and I was informed that there weren't but that it would accept credit cards. I've used the pay phones at Lodgepole in SNP last year and I know that you can talk for a couple minutes for 50 cents. There was no notification on the pay phone regarding the cost to use a credit card but I thought it would cost 50 cents or possibly a maximum of $2.
Imagine my surprise when I returned home and saw my credit card had been billed $22.05 for a 0ne minute phone call.
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.
Elevation: 1411 feet
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
