Kings Canyon National Park$32
Sentinel
Closed for the season
Total sites: 79
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
4,631 ft
65°F
44°F
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Sentinel Campground, Kings Canyon National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Sentinel Campground is part of Kings Canyon National Park in California (1 hr 53 min east of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 4,631 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 17 and 82 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, firewood, ice, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (341)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@ClaytonS541441 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #53
Ranger that is blonde and bigger girl ranger were on our case the whole trip and ruined the whole experience constantly bothering us every few hours
@AbbyM9ED01BBD3 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #53
Remote, quiet campground (at least in October) with nice spots with big trees.
@AlanH6943158 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #43
One of the two toilets was broken. Water in bathroom sink was also broken. I pointed these out to the ranger on the first day of our 4-day visit but nothing was done. Campground itself was very pleasant but the broken bathroom facilities was really unfortunate.
@JimD11B8E413C5 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #78
The site fit perfectly for our 30ft Class C motorhome and Jeep. And clise to the restrooms - when I found it the next morning. What woyld be helpful is a solar powered light to see where the restrooms are in the dark.Let me also give a shout out to the two rangers that were on site. Though my son's 40ft motorhome would have fit in site 71, getting out of the park woyld have been impossible. The two rangers worked wirh him to get another site that he could back into, then drive out at checkout time. Great customer service. I wish I had their names.
@citlalminA0A87 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #20
This site is close to the river and at night you will hear the water running. It's so beautiful and peaceful. Site 20 seems more remote if you'd like more privacy. Also, other campers will somewhat walk near/through the site to get to the river so if you're not into that then maybe don't reserve these spots.
@DouglasJ264140 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #24
I wish more camp ground where open
@DawnE5174850 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #20
This campground is well kept, and facilities were clean. We loved that it is set along the Kings River and has close easy access to hiking trails.
@AmberB2127441 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #77
This was a beautiful campground. We loved how much space there was between sites, bathrooms were kept clean, and everyone followed the quiet hours.
@JaimeD3037754 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #82
Always an awesome time in the wilderness.
@WayneS8853640 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #51
went during lockdown and had no problem. trails at the end of the road were perfect. the campsites were clean and orderly. all reservations had t be done electronically and paying at the site is no longer possible.
@Catherine66F0C · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great spot and campground. Nice to be close to the market.
@BrianT1694442 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #54
Great campground a few miles from roads end.The bears were active at night so be safe with your food storage
@ChandraN0215DE · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #77
Kings Canyon is the quite gem of the National Park System. It will be even better when Kings Sequoia Park Service Management open all the campgrounds in the valley and most importantly open some percentage of sites to FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
@SherylMD5CFC7A · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #57
Love this campground. The bears were an added bonus!
@KathrynD648455 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #38
Great campsite, awesome location. I loved the hiking nearby.
@MonicaL7FF859E · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #71
Our experience was great, just make sure you are ready to see some bears, we loved it
@LisaC6980823 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #59
We had an amazing experience at this campground and cant wait to come back next year! The sites are spacious and private, which made for a peaceful stay. We even had a visit from a few curious bear cubs, which was such a memorable surprise. It was a chilly weekend when we went, so were excited to return in the summer to enjoy the water. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxing and scenic getaway!
@EllenV9614842 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #37
Nicely laid out. Spacious sites. Great location.
@JoseO9BB65D825 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #24
The hike to Mist Falls is a life changing experience.
@DonnaD3748747 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #51
Beautiful campgrounds, sites spaced out nicely instead of right next to one another. Site 53 is shaded with big trees and is next to the meadows. Mama bear and two cubs visited our site at 10pm. We didn't have any food sitting out, so we weren't concerned. Neighbors, however, were freaked out and honked their horns for over 15 mins!
@DanielleD65264 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #78
A fantastic place to sleep under the cedars. Great bathrooms, sites, and location is quite beautiful. Close to the market, showers, etc as well.
@RAYMONDS813751 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #30
Campsite was clean and well-maintained.
@JORGET2DDE78E8 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #39
This site is between two restrooms, the site is big and shaded. Sentinel campground is a good choice for beginners as you have a convenient store nearby in case you forget anything.
@WilliamF458474 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #22
The campground is in a beautiful setting near a river and amongst mature trees. There is very good privacy with ample distance between the camp sites. The toilets are basic but functional and there was a good set-up for doing dishes. Be sure to use the bear lockers. There was a black bear in the campground one night.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #15
It was nice to be close to Roads End for the start of our backpacking trip. Sentinel was nice, quiet, clean.
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