Sunset Campground (CA)

Went with a group of 30… overall we loved this site! Bathrooms were close, we were next to group b and while we could see them within view we had plenty privacy and space between their site and ours. Plenty of shade and the site is enormous. Two fire pits with grills attached. Potable water. Rangers were not there most days but they did check in on the site earlier in the day. It was not crowded in the park and plenty parking for our group and was just a few feet from our site so loading was easy. Plenty of trees surrounding the site so its not like we were staring at the parking lot. We were just
Off the highway so sometimes we would hear a car but it was very quiet usually. We saw a bear 20 ft from our site on our last day there! Bear kept its distance. Weather was great- it does get cold in the mornings and at night so pack to stay warm at night. Highly recommend this place for families with kids. Safe and great spot!! Also its a short drive to the main attractions we carpooled in 4 cars and made it lodgepole in 40 mins and it goes fast with the beautiful scenic drive (with traffic or road work- could be a much longer drive ). Psa:
-bring hiking shoes (you will not regret it)
- use the park map!!
- No cell service throughout the entire trip ( for half our group who had att provider but those with verizon were able to make calls. Weird!! )
- It truly is the wild and emergencies can happen in a snap- one of our parties got lost for 6 hrs trying to find the campsite with no service and another individual was badly injured and saved by an amazing samaritan who contacted the rangers with their walkie. I so very highly recommend getting walkies or satellite phones some way to communicate with your party during your drive and hikes - SUPER important for safety anything can happen.

Went with a group of 30… overall we loved this site! Bathrooms were close, we were next to group b and while we could see them within view we had plenty privacy and space between their site and ours. Plenty of shade and the site is enormous. Two fire pits with grills attached. Potable water. Rangers were not there most days but they did check in on the site earlier in the day. It was not crowded in the park and plenty parking for our group and was just a few feet from our site so loading was easy. Plenty of trees surrounding the site so its not like we were staring at the parking lot. We were just
Off the highway so sometimes we would hear a car but it was very quiet usually. We saw a bear 20 ft from our site on our last day there! Bear kept its distance. Weather was great- it does get cold in the mornings and at night so pack to stay warm at night. Highly recommend this place for families with kids. Safe and great spot!! Also its a short drive to the main attractions we carpooled in 4 cars and made it lodgepole in 40 mins and it goes fast with the beautiful scenic drive (with traffic or road work- could be a much longer drive ). Psa:
-bring hiking shoes (you will not regret it)
- use the park map!!
- No cell service throughout the entire trip ( for half our group who had att provider but those with verizon were able to make calls. Weird!! )
- It truly is the wild and emergencies can happen in a snap- one of our parties got lost for 6 hrs trying to find the campsite with no service and another individual was badly injured and saved by an amazing samaritan who contacted the rangers with their walkie. I so very highly recommend getting walkies or satellite phones some way to communicate with your party during your drive and hikes - SUPER important for safety anything can happen.

The campground was easy to find, it was clean and spacious.

The campground was easy to find, it was clean and spacious.

There is so much nature all around, great campsite, surrounded by trees. I can't wait to go back.

We had an amazing first camping experience at Sunset Campgrounds site #122. We drove in at 12pm and soon after setting up we were greeted by camp rangers and they gave us the campground rules and helpful tips. Our campground was very spacious and right next to the Viola Falls hiking Trail. The women’s bathroom were kept clean but heard the men’s was not. The only downside to this campground was that it was really full and people were being noisy and using power tools to cut wood after hours. Overall, we had a great stay and will come back again.

There is so much nature all around, great campsite, surrounded by trees. I can't wait to go back.

We had an amazing first camping experience at Sunset Campgrounds site #122. We drove in at 12pm and soon after setting up we were greeted by camp rangers and they gave us the campground rules and helpful tips. Our campground was very spacious and right next to the Viola Falls hiking Trail. The women’s bathroom were kept clean but heard the men’s was not. The only downside to this campground was that it was really full and people were being noisy and using power tools to cut wood after hours. Overall, we had a great stay and will come back again.

Nestled near a visitor center, this picturesque campground offers a serene setting for nature lovers. Situated close to a scenic hiking trail leading to the majestic Grant Tree, it provides the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the surrounding area.

Site #146 stands out as a spacious, mostly flat, and elevated spot within the campground. With ample room to accommodate 2 tents comfortably, it can easily fit up to 5-6 2-person tents, making it ideal for larger groups or families. Positioned on a hill with only 2 sites, it offers a sense of seclusion and tranquility compared to the sites located below.

However, the ladies' bathroom near Site #146 leave something to be desired. With only 2 stalls available, the lack of working lights and hooks for bags can be inconvenient for campers. Additionally, the sinks do not provide any space to place personal items, requiring visitors to carry their belongings while using the facilities.

This is a beautiful campground and needs to be better looked after by patrons and park personnel. Not all campground rules followed by some patrons. Safety issues…Campfires still visibly lit/smoldering/smoking in fire pits while campsite is vacant. Camp etiquette… loud music played in neighboring campsite that the whole campground could hear until 11pm. Neighboring campers walking straight through your campsite ( without any acknowledgment) to go explore or watch the sunset.

All in all please respect the safety and experience of others.

We all come here to share this amazing place.