Sheep Creek Campground

As a long-time camper In King’s Canyon, I was happy to return after a few years off due to the pandemic. The campsites were in excellent condition and all the staffers were friendly and knowledgeable. We were also fortunate enough to get some nice rain that only Mother Nature could plan this late in the year. It really cooled things down! The water temperature was nice, and the rain swelled the river making the fishing a little more challenging.

A side note that, as a long-time camper there, I had my own system or strategy to successfully secure a prime campsite in the old “first come, first served” system, so I was a bit concerned that all sites were now 100% reservation-based, however, that all went without a hitch and we were able secure one of our favorite sites!

I mean there is a few folks who make noise past the curfew on the weekends but other than that it’s one glorious stay!!!

I mean there is a few folks who make noise past the curfew on the weekends but other than that it’s one glorious stay!!!

I mean there is a few folks who make noise past the curfew on the weekends but other than that it’s one glorious stay!!!

The ranger came by only once on the first day. Quiet hours and party size were not enforced. People kept their fires on and voice up even after 11 PM. The one site next to me had at least 10 people and 5 tents, and they somehow had 3 picnic tables as we saw after they left. I’m pretty sure they took the table from us and another site, as we didn’t have one when we arrived. The toilets ran out of paper and all trash lockers were full.

The ranger came by only once on the first day. Quiet hours and party size were not enforced. People kept their fires on and voice up even after 11 PM. The one site next to me had at least 10 people and 5 tents, and they somehow had 3 picnic tables as we saw after they left. I’m pretty sure they took the table from us and another site, as we didn’t have one when we arrived. The toilets ran out of paper and all trash lockers were full.

The ranger came by only once on the first day. Quiet hours and party size were not enforced. People kept their fires on and voice up even after 11 PM. The one site next to me had at least 10 people and 5 tents, and they somehow had 3 picnic tables as we saw after they left. I’m pretty sure they took the table from us and another site, as we didn’t have one when we arrived. The toilets ran out of paper and all trash lockers were full.

Ranger Ela welcomed me so nicely with a check in and helped me figure out water source since the spigot by my site was not working. The restroom was clean. I like the campground but the experience depends on your neighbors. The sites in the middle and those further in the back seems great for flat spots. Those on the sides seems to have uneven grounds.

I arrived Weds to spend a night before my backpacking trip. It was great until 9pm when inconsiderate campers across my site arrived and turned on super bright lights (camp & car head lights) like there's a movie shoot - I was awakened by it. Other than their stationary light, everyone seems to be holding their own handheld super bright lights and the reflection moves as they walk around - felt like I have a disco scene at my site. I waited 2hrs to let them set up and then approached them nicely about the lights; they only turned the main light around so it won't point at me but it took til past midnight to wind down on all other beaming lights including their cars' headlights!

If you will be camping here (or anywhere) please be courteous to your fellow campers - lights, sounds, tidiness etc especially if you are arriving late/towards quiet time. Everyone wants to enjoy time being in nature and I am sure you do not want your experience ruined by rude visitors.

Glad to have found this campsite. Very much worth the stay!

Ranger Ela welcomed me so nicely with a check in and helped me figure out water source since the spigot by my site was not working. The restroom was clean. I like the campground but the experience depends on your neighbors. The sites in the middle and those further in the back seems great for flat spots. Those on the sides seems to have uneven grounds.

I arrived Weds to spend a night before my backpacking trip. It was great until 9pm when inconsiderate campers across my site arrived and turned on super bright lights (camp & car head lights) like there's a movie shoot - I was awakened by it. Other than their stationary light, everyone seems to be holding their own handheld super bright lights and the reflection moves as they walk around - felt like I have a disco scene at my site. I waited 2hrs to let them set up and then approached them nicely about the lights; they only turned the main light around so it won't point at me but it took til past midnight to wind down on all other beaming lights including their cars' headlights!

If you will be camping here (or anywhere) please be courteous to your fellow campers - lights, sounds, tidiness etc especially if you are arriving late/towards quiet time. Everyone wants to enjoy time being in nature and I am sure you do not want your experience ruined by rude visitors.