Sentinel Campground

Overview

The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. This campground is located on Highway 180, is next to Cedar Grove Visitor Center, and is 0.25 miles (400 m) from Cedar Grove Village.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

82 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 Sentinel 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

• Discover Sheep Creek CascadeHike · 1-2 Hours · 0.1 mi from camp

  Visit Cedar Grove, in the heart of Kings Canyon. National Park Service

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• Deer Cove TrailHike · 9.4 mi long · 2.5 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout Peak TrailheadTrailhead · 2.9 mi from campShow on map
• Don Cecil - Lower TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Lewis Creek TrailHike · 10.0 mi long · 1.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Hotel Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bike the River RoadBike ride · 1-5 Hours · 0.3 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

• Cedar Grove OverlookViewpoint · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Canyon ViewViewpoint · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• North MountainPeak · 8,629 ft · 2.5 mi from campShow on map
• Sentinel DomePeak · 9,108 ft · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Roaring River FallsWaterfall · 2.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Old Lodgepole Road Winter TrailSkiing and snowshoeing · 3-4 Hours · 13.2 mi from camp

  This old road connects the Lodgepole Visitor Center with the General Sherman Tree. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and Recreation.gov 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.