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Sheep Creek Campground

Sheep Creek Campground Entrance
KCNP ENTRANCE STATION

About Sheep Creek Campground

Sheep Creek Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sheep Creek Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors.

Number of accommodations: 107

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 6

Sites & Availability

107 Sites Available

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🚐 Site: 102, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 103, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 104, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 105, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 106, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 107, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 109, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 11, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Site: 110, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 111, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 12, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 33, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 85, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 86, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 88, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 89, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 90, Loop: Sheep Creek
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🚐 Site: 98, Loop: Sheep Creek
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Reviews (167)

What Guests Are Saying

Sheep Creek Campground offers a beautiful and private setting with clean facilities and friendly park personnel. It's an ideal spot for exploring the Kings River area, with spacious campsites and abundant free firewood. While there are some concerns about wildlife and theft, many guests highly recommend the campground for relaxation and nature experiences.

Review Summary

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George A

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September 13, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 99, Loop: Sheep Creek

5

Sheep Creek is a great campground in Kings Canyon. It has wonderfully majestic views of the canyon and you are close to the river. There are hikes for those that have a hunger to put some miles under their feet or for those that would like to walk to a view of a waterfall or meadow. Although we had to make concessions this year with some of the stores opening late or the showers not opening at all. Believe me when I say it is all worth it to be in such a beautiful setting and just experience nature. While you're there, let the rangers know that they're appreciated.

Chuck S

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September 11, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 61, Loop: Sheep Creek

5

My campsite was much larger than expected. The weather was perfect. The hike to mist falls was great.

Richard Z

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September 10, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 86, Loop: Sheep Creek

1

Utter lawlessness! This campground was as loud as a frat party at night. There was a very large group in camp that had a PA system with an MC on a microphone. They we so loud that the whole campground could hear the well into the night after quiet hours. We spent 2 nights here and never saw a park ranger drive through camp once.

Carol C

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September 7, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 104, Loop: Sheep Creek

4

Be sure to put everything in the bear box at night. Good proximity to the river, close to Roads End for multiple hiking options. Campground is pretty clean but we did pick up bits of debris - lots of bottle tops, scrapes of paper, some bits of plastic. Bathrooms were serviced daily so always had TP!! The kitchen sinks started running slow so be careful what you allow to drain when doing dishes. Don't let "stuff" go down the drain. We camped Monday-Friday so few other people were there. Really liked not having other campers right next door. Kings Canyon is spectacular! Be sure to stop in the pull outs along the drive to take in the view.

Kay B

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September 6, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Sheep Creek

3

Map of campground was unavailable so was unable to determine where site was located in campground. Would have preferred a different location. Booking and confirmation went well.

Gerson A

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September 6, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 88, Loop: Sheep Creek

5

Excellent place to getaway.

Jocelyn G

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September 5, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 104, Loop: Sheep Creek

5

Excellent camp ground

Moti A

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September 4, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 54, Loop: Sheep Creek

2

This was my 3rd visit to the Sheep Creek campground.
My previous visits were excellent, and as far as the campground itself goes this was no different.
The huge problem with this visit was the lack of rangers to enforce the campground rules, which lead to a rather disappointing experience where on one site (!) a group of no less than 20 people settled (max is supposed to be 6) with multiple huge tents and proceeded to run a generator well into the night (past midnight) in order to run the amplifiers, huge speakers and lighting system for a full blown party with a DJ blaring into his microphone every couple minutes.

This is the kind of stuff that you can expect in some small regional campgrounds, rude people that the rules don't seem to apply to, but in some 20 years that I've been camping in the NPS campground I HAVE NEVER ran into anything remotely close to this.
It was completely unacceptable and unfortunately was not shut down by the rangers who seem to be understaffed (budget? Covid? who knows..).

This was a terribly disappointing experience which I hope to never repeat.
Hopefully someone at SeKi picks this up and sends more rangers to make sure the campgrounds aren't turning into a war zone at night.

Eliane R

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September 2, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 62, Loop: Sheep Creek

5

Sheep Creek is a wonderful campground along the Kings River that has wide camping spots and many trees which provide ample shade during the heat of the day. The restrooms are maintained and there are both recycle and trash dumpsters. One can rinse their dishes at the large sinks provided outside of the bathrooms. Just remember, no cell service so you will be using pay phones at the ranger station or general store to make phone calls, plan longer stays. My family has camped at Sheep Creek since the early 1990's and not much has changed in the way of Kings Canyon. It is like an untouched time warp, much different than its sister park to the north. Thank you rangers and staff.

Leslie G

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August 30, 2021 Stayed at: Site: 90, Loop: Sheep Creek

5

This is our 56th year of coming to Camp 1/Sheep Creek in Cedar Grove. I will admit that I was confused about the online reservation process, but once I figured it out, easy! I just can’t find 1 negative thing to say; this place is so special to us. We had the opportunity to participate in the Campfire Talk on Friday, 8/27. I will say that the Ranger-in-charge was exceptional and the program was one of the best we have seen. On a personal note, with my was my 93-year-old mother and my 3-week-9old granddaughter on her first (of many!) camping trip. The family tradition continues!

Location Sheep Creek Campground

Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.7845 / -118.661

Elevation: 1455 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes.  Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests. 

General

Campground Rules and Regulations:  
• Food Storage- You are in an ACTIVE BEAR AREA. Black Bears are active day and night. When not in arms reach, you must properly store all food, drinks, scented items, coolers, and equipment used to prepare food, inside provided food storage lockers. These items must be stored day and night. Food storage locker dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide.  
• 6 Person Limit- There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase 2 sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to preserve the natural resources and minimize noise levels. Reservations can be made in advance to accommodate a larger group size at a group campground.  
• Check-In and Check-Out is at 12 NOON- Please be prepared to show a screen shot (limited cell service) or printout of your reservation confirmation email upon arrival to the campground.  Campsites need to be vacated (vehicles and occupants) by 12:00 NOON.
• Parking Pad- Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Vehicles that do not fit on the provided parking pad must be parked in overflow parking areas.  
• Quiet Hours 10pm to 6am- Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. Unreasonable noise is prohibited any time of day.   
• Generator Hours- 9am to 9pm.  
• Fire Restrictions- Check current fire restrictions at nps.gov/seki. Fires must be attended.  DO NOT build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Firewood is sold locally. Dead and down wood may be gathered for your campfire. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving your campsite or going to bed.  
• Tents- Pitch tents only on tent pads or within campsite boundaries.   
• Dogs/Pets- must always be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are allowed in campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas. Pets are not allowed on any Park trails.  
• Preserve Natural Resources- Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited.  
• Bicycles- Helmets required if under 18 years of age. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails.   
• Trash Disposal- Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter/trash in bear proof campground trash dumpsters. To prevent bears from getting trash please DO NOT forget to lock or relatch the dumpster. Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, confetti or litter on the ground.  
• Water Disposal- Do not dump grey-water on the ground or at the water spigots. Bring a tub to wash dishes or to collect shower water. All grey-water must be disposed of at the restrooms, dish sinks, or at a RV dump-station. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground.  
• Propane Tank Disposal- DO NOT leave in the park. We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. Please take them home with you and dispose of them properly. 

General

.Tire Chains may be required at any time. Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki.  

Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum.  

Dangerous Rivers! Many drowning victims were playing near rivers. Rivers present a far greater danger than lakes or pools. Surfaces may look calm, but strong currents often run below. Be cautious walking near rivers as rocks can be slippery. Getting out of a cold, swift river is often impossible.  

Falling Objects - Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger.

A California state fishing license is required to fish in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Sequoia National Forest lakes and streams. Fishing licenses may be available at National Park and National Forest markets.

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