Sentinel Campground

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, California, United States
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Sentinel Campground
Sentinel Campground

Featured amenities

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

Available sites

78 total sites
RV Sites 77 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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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
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 07, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 14, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 15, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 18, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 19, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 20, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 21, Loop: Right Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 29, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 31, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 32, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 33, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 34, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 35, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 36, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 37, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 38, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 39, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 40, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 41, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 42, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 43, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 44, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 46, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 47, Loop: Right Inner Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 48, Loop: Center Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 49, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 50, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 51, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 52, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 53, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 54, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 55, Loop: Right Middle Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 57, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 58, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 59, Loop: Right Middle Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 60, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 62, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 63, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 64, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 65, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 66, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 67, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 68, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 69, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 70, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 71, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 72, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 73, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 74, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 75, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 76, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 77, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 78, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 80, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 81, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 82, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 83, Loop: Left Outer Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1173 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 1173 reviews

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5 stars 64.1% (752)
4 stars 21.6% (253)
3 stars 6.9% (81)
2 stars 4.4% (52)
1 star 3.0% (35)

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NIKKI C

Verified

September 24, 2026 Stayed at: 72, Loop: Left Outer Loop

The restrooms were clean and the rangers were really kind! Site 72 is in a less crowded part of the campground, but a just a tad far from the nearest restroom.

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Raymond T

Verified

September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 23, Loop: Center Loop

What a great place to camp. I stayed at site #23, very spacious. Great wild life activities. Deer, bears, squirrels. Near pathway for bike rides and walks. The only complaint would be the restrooms, sinks did not work. Hopefully they will be fixed in off-season. ✌️✌️

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Kevin C

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September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 38, Loop: Right Inner Loop

Lot of campsites tucked in together. This one was fine. Close to restroom. Liked the Sentinel campground overall.

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Eric T

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September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: Right Outer Loop

Quiet, spacious, well-equipped campsites in beautiful surroundings.

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Michael P

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September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: Right Outer Loop

Amazing place to unwind from the world! Enjoyed everything the bears were the best!!!!

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Craig M

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September 23, 2026 Stayed at: 42, Loop: Right Inner Loop

Minimal facilities... campfires burning with smoke lingering into the night...

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Curtis P

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September 22, 2026 Stayed at: 56, Loop: Right Middle Loop

I've been staying is sentinel campground for many years. Its been 10 years since I was last there. Like other campgrounds its difficult to get a reservation now. Used to be 1st come. That's the state of camping in Cali especially. Anyway we had a great time the grounds are very well kept and saw a Juvenal black bear every afternoon wandering through the campground. Every one did the right thing yelling at it, banging on things to chase him away. You must make the bear unwelcome. As cute as it was they cant be allowed to hang around. Love it there. A little sketchy towing our trailer on parts of the road getting there but worth it once settled in. Most of the sites are small and our 24 ft trailer and my truck were shoehorned in. All good.

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Tacheng P

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September 22, 2026 Stayed at: 40, Loop: Right Inner Loop

We originally planned to book Site #30 which is closer to the meadow. But the booking was packed and w e ended up with Site 40. No regret whatsoever, Site 40 has its own paved driveway for parking our car close to our tent location, which was covered by trees with a very flat ground. We will be back next year for Site 40. The only reason I did not give a 5 was the neighbors was not following the quite time rule and still was loud playing card games for two nights. I hope the camp host can circle the camp group at 10 pm to enforce the rule. Otherwise, it was a fully enjoyable 4 day 3 night trip.

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Chris C

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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 75, Loop: Left Outer Loop

The restroom was in poor shape; backed up toilets, flooded floor and nonfunctional sink. The nearest 2nd choice was a thousand feet away. Not an ideal situation for tent campers.

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Location & Directions for Sentinel Campground

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States

Elevation: 1,411 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Three Rivers, CA - 76 mi

About over 2 hr (138 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Kings Canyon National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 20.7 mi · 35 min

Near Sequoia National Park

The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 28 mi · 48 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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