About Sentinel Campground
Number of accommodations: 78
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
William K
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Left Outer Loop
It is the best-located campground in Kings Canyon. Only downside right now is that Cedar Village, etc., are shut down due to Covid-19, but that should be opening up again soon. It can be a bit hot on the valley floor in summer, so if you can, pick a site with lots of trees for shade, or near the river which always has a cooling breeze.
Paul W
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: Left Outer Loop
A beautiful spot, quite and serene. lots of space between most of the campsites. Huge and lovely trees.
William K
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Left Outer Loop
It is the best-located campground in Kings Canyon. Only downside right now is that Cedar Village, etc., are shut down due to Covid-19, but that should be opening up again soon. It can be a bit hot on the valley floor in summer, so if you can, pick a site with lots of trees for shade, or near the river which always has a cooling breeze.
Paul W
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: Left Outer Loop
A beautiful spot, quite and serene. lots of space between most of the campsites. Huge and lovely trees.
Terry F
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: Left Outer Loop
We left this campground after 1 night. It was very hot and dirty. There was nothing nearby. The store and the lodge were closed. It was an hours drive to get ice. We checked out and went to sunset campground across from visitors center. Between kings canyon and sequoia. It was so much nicer. I would never go back to sentinel campground. It is way to far and there is nothing there.
Marcelo S
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Center Loop
Awesome place!
Terry F
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: Left Outer Loop
We left this campground after 1 night. It was very hot and dirty. There was nothing nearby. The store and the lodge were closed. It was an hours drive to get ice. We checked out and went to sunset campground across from visitors center. Between kings canyon and sequoia. It was so much nicer. I would never go back to sentinel campground. It is way to far and there is nothing there.
Marcelo S
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Center Loop
Awesome place!
Justin B
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Very nice campground near the river with adequate bear boxes and great restrooms! Also had shovels and ash buckets for cleaning out the firepits! Plenty of space for our large tent at the 12x12 site.
Justin B
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Very nice campground near the river with adequate bear boxes and great restrooms! Also had shovels and ash buckets for cleaning out the firepits! Plenty of space for our large tent at the 12x12 site.
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