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
Erich S
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Right Middle Loop
Please cancel your reservation iIf you’re not coming! That way other campers can occupy that bbjsite! As a camper without a reservation I was very frustrated that I couldn’t reserve one of the empty sites along the river. All the prime sites had been reserved online but not one showed. up. Happens all the time.
Erich S
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Right Middle Loop
Please cancel your reservation iIf you’re not coming! That way other campers can occupy that bbjsite! As a camper without a reservation I was very frustrated that I couldn’t reserve one of the empty sites along the river. All the prime sites had been reserved online but not one showed. up. Happens all the time.
Taraz N
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Center Loop
Beautiful campsite filled with pine trees and good bathroom/trash/water amenities plus proximity (walking distance) to a flowing river. 5 mins drive from Roaring River Falls and 10 from Road End with access to more hiking. We really enjoyed our time at this campsite.
Taraz N
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Center Loop
Beautiful campsite filled with pine trees and good bathroom/trash/water amenities plus proximity (walking distance) to a flowing river. 5 mins drive from Roaring River Falls and 10 from Road End with access to more hiking. We really enjoyed our time at this campsite.
Ella D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Right Outer Loop
The sites we acquired were the best in the camp...have been trying to get those sites for a couple years now and finally beat out the crowd. We had a wonderful time, weather was great, and had visiting bears every night (same mother and cubs each time). We knew we had nothing to worry about since we didn't leave anything out, but they did pass through and made some noise "looking around". Due to our noise-making (as instructed to do) I believe we frightened the cubs up the tree, so we had to wait a bit for them to come down before Mama bear felt relaxed enough to leave our camp. It was quite the experience!
Thank you again for a great time, BEARS and all!! See you next year!!
Ella D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Right Outer Loop
The sites we acquired were the best in the camp...have been trying to get those sites for a couple years now and finally beat out the crowd. We had a wonderful time, weather was great, and had visiting bears every night (same mother and cubs each time). We knew we had nothing to worry about since we didn't leave anything out, but they did pass through and made some noise "looking around". Due to our noise-making (as instructed to do) I believe we frightened the cubs up the tree, so we had to wait a bit for them to come down before Mama bear felt relaxed enough to leave our camp. It was quite the experience!
Thank you again for a great time, BEARS and all!! See you next year!!
Christine H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great location for a night before the Rae Lakes loop from Road's End. Bathrooms and campsites were clean. No complaints!
Christine H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great location for a night before the Rae Lakes loop from Road's End. Bathrooms and campsites were clean. No complaints!
Todd S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Center Loop
no complications
Andrew P
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Center Loop
Spent 4 nights here. Beautiful location and the campground has awesomely huge sites, but there was absolutely zero presence from the rangers despite the ranger station being literally right next door. Which was alarming and frustrating, because every night included multiple sites getting visits from bears and/or obscenely crowded sites partying well past midnight.
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