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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. It is located near Grant Grove Village in an open stand of evergreens. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village. A park amphitheater is located here and occasionally offers park programs.

Reservations for individual sites at Sunset Campground typically open in April and can be made up to one month in advance of your stay. Reservations for group campsites typically open in January and can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only.

Published campsites

total Sites

158

group

2

horse

0

tent Only

0

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Tent or RV Sites

$32 · This fee is valid for up to six people at a single tent or RV site per night.

Group Sites A & B

$60 · These group sites accommodate from 15 to 30 people. The fee is charged per night.

Access or Senior Pass Tent or RV Sites

$16 · Senior Passes or Access Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - seasonal

toilets

Flush Toilets - seasonal

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

Yes - year round

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - seasonal

dump Station

No

camp Store

Yes - year round

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

No

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

Yes - year round

firewood For Sale

Yes - seasonal

food Storage Lockers

Yes - seasonal

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

Paved routes lead to campground facilities, including accessible flush restrooms. Near Sunset Campground, this amphitheater is just south of Grant Grove Village on Highway 180. A wide, paved, gently-sloped route leads from an unmarked, paved parking lot to the amphitheater. The nearest accessible restrooms are located at the visitor center or near campsite 26. The amphitheater features backless benches with companion seating available at the ends. All seating is on a moderate slope.

cell Phone Info

A pay phone is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.

fire Stove Policy

In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

Allowed, length varies by site. The campground has no hookups or dump stations. The nearest dump stations (summer only) are located at Dorst Creek Campground (when open) in Sequoia National Park, or Princess Campground (Hwy 180 at Hume Lake Junction) in Sequoia National Forest.

rv Max Length

30

trailer Max Length

30

ada Info

Sites 26 and 116 are accessible and feature a paved accessible parking space, a level tent pad, raised grill, and accessible picnic table.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground

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