Sentinel Campground
Sierra, California · 4,610 ft · In Kings Canyon National Park
Photos: John Hawn
Wildfire 18 mi SW: Land, 20 acres
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,610 ft (1,405 m)4,610 ft1,405 m
Loops5
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 4 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Kings Canyon National Park 5
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Sheep Creek Campground111 sites · $32 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.5 mi
- Moraine Campground (CA)121 sites · $32 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.7 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground (CA)35 sites · $32 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov16 mi
- Azalea Campground2 loops · Azalea and Scan and Pay · 110 sites · $32 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov17 mi
- Sunset Campground (Ca)2 loops · Grant Grove and Sunset Campground · 158 sites · $32 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov17 mi
Also in the park: 3 group areas · 10 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 12 single sites
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- Reservations (required)
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About
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.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sentinel Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny65°35°
- WedSunny77°42°
- ThuSunny79°44°
- FriSunny80°42°
- SatSunny78°41°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Kings River/Park Boundary
Dispersed · 1.6 mi · Wilsonia
Summit Meadow/Lookout Peak
Dispersed · 2.9 mi · Wilsonia
Kings River 4
Dispersed · 4.0 mi · Wilsonia
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.6 mi
Kings River/Park Boundary
Wilsonia, CA
- 2.9 mi
Summit Meadow/Lookout Peak
Wilsonia, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
- 4.0 mi
Kings River 4
Wilsonia, CA
- 4.6 mi
Frypan Meadow Campsite
Sierra, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
- 4.7 mi
Kings River 3
Wilsonia, CA
- 5.8 mi
Camp site
Sierra, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
Location and contact
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