Sunset Campground

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

158 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 Sunset 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

• Take a Short Hike to Buena Vista PeakHike · 1-2 Hours · 4.0 mi from camp

  Would you like to hike, but don’t have a lot of time? National Park Service

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• Hume Lake TrailHike · 2.6 mi long · 4.5 mi from camp

  The Hume Lake Trail is 2.6 miles long. Recreation.gov

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• Chicago Stump TrailheadTrailhead · 3.8 mi from camp

  The Chicago Stump Trail is a short and easy hike to a very interesting and historical site. Recreation.gov

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• Indian Basin TrailheadTrailhead · 4.6 mi from camp

  Indian Basin Trailhead is a developed trailhead with a vault toilet and parking, located in Princess Campground off the Highway 180. Recreation.gov

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• Big Stump TrailheadTrailhead · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Explore Hidden Sequoias at Muir GroveHike · 2-3 Hours · 10.9 mi from camp

  Take a hike to a sequoia grove that is tucked away from the road. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the River RoadBike ride · 1-5 Hours · 16.9 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

• Viola FallsWaterfall · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Ella FallsWaterfall · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• Sequoia Lake OverlookViewpoint · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Panoramic PointViewpoint · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Logger PointPeak · 5,686 ft · 3.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• North Grove Loop Winter TrailSkiing and snowshoeing · 1-3 Hours · 0.9 mi from camp

  The North Grove Loop travels through a magnificent grove of giant sequoias. 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.