Sentinel Campground
Sentinel Campground is a national park campground in California. The published nightly fee is $16–$32. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.79028, -118.67194
- Nightly fee
- $16–$32
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (559) 565-3341
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal)
- Camp store (seasonal)
- Firewood for sale (seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sentinel Campground
Overview 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. Recreation Cedar Grove provides a plethora of hiking trails, from the hiking newcomer to the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. Day hikers can hike to Mist Falls, Cedar Grove Overlook, around the peaceful Kanawyer Loop along the Kings River, through Zumwalt Meadow, and more. Visitors can also fish for trout in the Kings River, or take a scenic horseback ride through the canyon with the Cedar Grove Pack Station. Facilities Each site in Sentinel Campground provides a fire ring, picnic table and large bear-proof food storage box. The roads through Sentinel Campground are paved, making it easier for both RVs and smaller cars to access the entire campground. There are five comfort stations throughout the campground, all with flush toilets, sinks for dish-washing, and drinking water. The Cedar Grove Visitor Center is located just outside Sentinel Campground, and Cedar Grove Village is across the street and offers a convenience store, gift shop, snack bar, hotel, showers and laundry. Natural Features Tall granite mountainsides cradle the south fork of the Kings River, as streams and creeks feed the river with snowm
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BLM · 34 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 67 designated routes (83 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Canyon View Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Canyon View Group Campground | National park campground | 0.4 mi | $50–$70 | — |
| Canyon View Group Sites | National park campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sheep Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Sheep Creek Campground | National park campground | 0.5 mi | $16–$32 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.