Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The campground is typically open May through August. Individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance.
Group sites are available up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sunset Campground is located 3 miles (5 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. It is located near Grant Grove Village in an open stand of evergreens. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village. A park amphitheater is located here and occasionally offers park programs.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
6,591 ft
Directions
From the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180, follow 180 for 15 minutes. The campground is directly across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Weather Notes
This campground is at 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Tent or RV Sites
This fee is valid for up to six people at a single tent or RV site per night.
Group Sites A & B
These group sites accommodate from 15 to 30 people. The fee is charged per night.
Access or Senior Pass Tent or RV Sites
Senior Passes or Access Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
RV Information
Up to 47 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 21 ft
8 RV-only sites of 156 total
149 sites with electric
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sun
75°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph NW
Mon
74°F
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0 to 5 mph SW
Tue
74°F
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0 to 5 mph SSW
Wed
77°F
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0 to 5 mph SSW
Thu
80°F
Sunny
5 mph NNW
Fri
81°F
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5 mph NW
Sat
82°F
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5 mph NW