Potwisha Campground

Overview

Open year-round except when weather or safety conditions require a closure. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. The campground sits at 2,100 ft (640 m) elevation along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River under an open stand of oaks.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

42 campsites

Fee

From $32 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-565-3341

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Potwisha Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Paradise CreekHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.1 mi from camp

  Explore Paradise Canyon in the Foothills of Sequoia National Park. National Park Service

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• Moro RockHike · 30-120 Minutes · 2.9 mi from camp

  A stone and concrete stairway leads to the top of Moro Rock, a granite dome that towers over the Generals Highway. National Park Service

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• Hike to a Bird's Eye ViewHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.9 mi from camp

  Take a short hike to little-known viewpoint, called Eagle View. National Park Service

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• View Sunset from Sunset RockHike · 1-2 Hours · 4.2 mi from camp

  Are you looking for the perfect spot for sunset? National Park Service

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• Crescent MeadowHike · 3.9 mi from camp

  The Crescent Meadow Trail is an ideal place for photography and a relaxing walk. National Park Service

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• Marble Falls TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bike the River RoadBike ride · 1-5 Hours · 20.5 mi from camp

  Explore this little-known dirt road in Kings Canyon National Park: the River Road in Cedar Grove. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Cactus PointPeak · 3,747 ft · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Switchback PeakPeak · 4,967 ft · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Amphitheater PointViewpoint · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Admiration PointViewpoint · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Marble FallsWaterfall · 2.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoe with a RangerSkiing and snowshoeing · 2 Hours · 3.7 mi from camp

  Our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are a great way to explore snowy trails. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.