Sunset Campground (CA)

This was a great site. Other sites were on top of each other but 82 was fairly secluded. Right next to the bathroom and ash removal station.

The major downside is it's infested with bees. Don't know if this is a Sunset issue but definitely a problem at 82. Luckily, the bees don't sting, only swarm and hover. Also, the tent pad is a bit sloped so you many need to experiment with tent placement.

The campgrounds itself is beautiful, quiet, and very clean. This campsite specifically (057) had no signal for T-Mobile and tenting area is slightly on an incline. A 4 person tent or smaller would do fine for the flatter part of the site but for a 6 person tent, it had to be on the hillside. I would not choose this campsite again, as its also pretty far from all of the bathrooms. The redeeming quality is that there is a water spigot at this site. It also felt a little too public because it is directly at the corner of an intersection. I would definitely come back to this campground but choose one along the outer rim of the area -- better views and phone signal.

The campgrounds itself is beautiful, quiet, and very clean. This campsite specifically (057) had no signal for T-Mobile and tenting area is slightly on an incline. A 4 person tent or smaller would do fine for the flatter part of the site but for a 6 person tent, it had to be on the hillside. I would not choose this campsite again, as its also pretty far from all of the bathrooms. The redeeming quality is that there is a water spigot at this site. It also felt a little too public because it is directly at the corner of an intersection. I would definitely come back to this campground but choose one along the outer rim of the area -- better views and phone signal.

Love this campground! Sites have great views, clean and accessible restrooms with flush toilets. Going to stay here again soon.

Love this campground! Sites have great views, clean and accessible restrooms with flush toilets. Going to stay here again soon.

We spent three nights at campsite 81 and really enjoyed it. Except for all the yellow-jackets when you try to eat outside during the day, but that's standard for summer. On the north side of the site there is a rise and some big boulders that give you a bit of seclusion. And on the west side there is a great, expansive view. One thing about that view: at night, you can see the San Joaquin Valley all lit up. I was pretty surprised the first night when I saw it. We didn't mind, it was actually kind of pretty. And it didn't seem to diminish the night sky, we still had great stargazing. But if you're looking to "get away from it all," this might not be the ideal campsite for you. The lights aren't visible unless you walk to the edge of the site and stand on a couple of large rocks--and I don't think you can see anything at all during the day. Once you've noticed it, though, you're definitely aware that civilization is still out there. Overall: good site, nice campground, no crowd at all mid-week. Short walk to the village if you need supplies or feel like a hamburger; also to the NPS visitors center and the General Grant tree. Some cell service with Verizon.

We spent three nights at campsite 81 and really enjoyed it. Except for all the yellow-jackets when you try to eat outside during the day, but that's standard for summer. On the north side of the site there is a rise and some big boulders that give you a bit of seclusion. And on the west side there is a great, expansive view. One thing about that view: at night, you can see the San Joaquin Valley all lit up. I was pretty surprised the first night when I saw it. We didn't mind, it was actually kind of pretty. And it didn't seem to diminish the night sky, we still had great stargazing. But if you're looking to "get away from it all," this might not be the ideal campsite for you. The lights aren't visible unless you walk to the edge of the site and stand on a couple of large rocks--and I don't think you can see anything at all during the day. Once you've noticed it, though, you're definitely aware that civilization is still out there. Overall: good site, nice campground, no crowd at all mid-week. Short walk to the village if you need supplies or feel like a hamburger; also to the NPS visitors center and the General Grant tree. Some cell service with Verizon.