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Average nightly rates78 total sites
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77 sites
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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
Rates, Sites & Availability
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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
James L
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great
Ranger was so kind n helpful to findva great hike
Victor G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Center Loop
Beautiful campground. Great? No. Close together? Yes, definitely. Privacy? Only if you choose wisely. But hey it’s by canyon and you can take what you can get.
Carol T
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: Left Outer Loop
less-touristy side of Kings Canyon National Park suited us fine! we appreciated the quiet campground, good facilities with flush toilet bathrooms, dishwashing sinks, anti-bear boxes for food storage and plenty of trees onsite. great place to hang your hammocks, set out a few camp chairs and enjoy the bright stars at night, away from cities' ambient light. we visited midweek, that might factor in the less-crowded atmosphere. especially keen to note many campers were families with children and people were genuinely kind and considerate. my first go at a dishwashing sink station, i noticed the gentleman preceding me took cares to thoroughly scrub the sink after he finished washing his big tub of dishes. it's a thoughtful courtesy, and if i'm being honest, it would not have occurred to me had i not seen him do so first. after, i always scrubbed out the sink whenever i finished our dishwashing, to leave it clean and ready for the next camper. we enjoyed a neighboring camper's evening serenades (on accordion, we think), saw other campers on early morning walks with their wee toddlers and enjoyed hearing other families' kids playing games together, really charming. imagine four days, three nights without hearing crass profanity - that's a vacation getaway! this location is a plus for hiking Zumwalt Meadow and Mist Falls (cool pools at the base). the small shop at Cedar Grove Village is conveniently near. i was disappointed when we enquired at Boyden Cave, if i could enter with my small waist-pack, just wallet sized. the smiling clerk at the ticket register explained that no packs, backpacks nor any others, can be allowed inside the cave to prevent theft(!). who steals from a cave? what's to steal? it's a hole in the ground. we skipped the cave tour. just as well, because there's plenty of good outdoors to explore at Kings Canyon. last day at Gen. Grant tree hiking to Big Stump, a must! be advised no campfires during fire-danger season.
James H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop
The neighbor camp site (#31) had many people around dinner time. The conversation and playing noise went way passed 11 pm, and we had to ask them to stop so we can sleep. I think there should be quiet hour rule after 10 pm. So we can all enjoy the nature experience; even if just sit next to camp fire or watch stars.
James L
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop
Great
Ranger was so kind n helpful to findva great hike
Emma M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Right Inner Loop
Very nice campground. Bathrooms were clean. Close to the trails.
Emma M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Right Inner Loop
Very nice campground. Bathrooms were clean. Close to the trails.
Hongyan C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Right Outer Loop
James L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: Right Inner Loop
Great
Hongyan C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Right Outer Loop
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 6, 2026
