Four miles northeast of Hume, Azalea Campground sits within the forested terrain of Kings Canyon National Park, where towering sequoias create a canopy that keeps sites shaded throughout most of the day. The campground spreads across multiple loops with over 100 sites, accommodating RVs up to 51 feet alongside tent campers in a mixed-use layout that includes one dedicated tent-only section.
The forest setting creates a notably quiet atmosphere after dark, with campers consistently noting the considerate behavior of fellow visitors. "At night it was calm and everyone is considerate not to make so much noise," reports Deis M.. Many sites feature gentle slopes, which several reviewers mention when discussing setup challenges. Bear activity requires vigilant food storage in the provided metal lockers at each site.
A trail system connects directly from the campground to the General Grant Sequoia Grove, eliminating the need to drive to see the giant trees. The nearby Grant Grove Village provides supplies and services within walking distance. Water spigots appear throughout the campground, though only the one near the front restroom accommodates hose connections. Cell service remains limited, particularly for T-Mobile users.
Access involves some rough road conditions that multiple reviewers flag as a consideration for trip planning. The campground operates year-round with reservations available during peak season, though winter visitors should prepare for snow and temperatures dropping into the 30s. "Surrounded by Sequoia Trees - it can't get much better," notes Bri L.. Adjacent Crystal Springs Campground offers additional tree coverage for those seeking more shade options.
Description
Overview
Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.__Late spring, summer and early fall the campground is on reservations. When it is not on reservations sites are first come first served and paid for by using the rec.gov scan and pay app. Find out more here.
Recreation
There are numerous recreation opportunities in the immediate area. From your campsite, you can hike to a Sequoia Grove that includes the General Grant Tree, the Nation's Christmas Tree and only living memorial to our military veterans. Hike to the beautiful Ella Falls, a 50 foot waterfall or to Panoramic Point for a breathtaking view of the high Sierras.
Facilities
Their are 110 sites at Azalea campground. Each site contains a picnic table, a fire ring, and a food storage box. Flush toilets and potable water are available at the campground. Each site can accommodate 1-6 people. Azalea campground is located nearby Grant Grove Village where you will find the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, a restaurant, gift store, Post Office and market.
Natural Features
Azalea campground is located in a mixed conifer forest of sugar pines, incense cedar, fir and sequoia trees. Summer days can be warm and dry with cool nights. Wildlife is abundant and includes black bear, mule deer, gray squirrel, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and a variety of resident birds, among many others. The dynamic landscape of the park evolves from geologic processes working over millennia to sculpt granite, marble and other forms of rock. Here in the parks are canyons carved by rivers and glaciers, towering rugged peaks and miles of underground caverns. Found throughout the park are thousands of lakes and ponds and miles of rivers and streams.
Nearby Attractions
Azalea campground is within an hour's drive from the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park, home of the biggest tree in the world, the General Sherman, and the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. Fishing is 30 minutes away at Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest. The national forest also includes Converse Basin and Chicago Stump, where you can learn the history of logging in the area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4357.
Charges & Cancellations
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first nights use fee. Cancellations for a single nights reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Fee Info
ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: 1-7 Day Pass- $35 per vehicle (private, non-commercial). $20 per person (on foot, bicycle, or bus). $30 per motorcycle (not per person). 12 month pass available at Ash Mountain & Big Stump Entrance Stations. Check www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Reservation Info
All campsites in Azalea Campground are reservation only in summer, beginning May 25. Reservations open on April 25. You may reserve sites up to one month in advance of your stay. Beginning October 12, sites are first-come, first-serve through winter and spring. There are only 21 sites open in winter and 110 sites in summer.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundAzalea Campground — Kings Canyon National Park is located in California
Directions
From Fresno, CA, take Highway 180 East for 1 1/2 hours. Vehicles over 22 feet are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum when entering through Sequoia National Park. Vehicles over 22 feet should use the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance.
Coordinates
36.743529 N
118.965325 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/4/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 115 usersLast on 5/4/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/4/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/4/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 115 usersLast on 5/4/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Fresno, CA
- 1 hr 13 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 24 min from Hanford, CA
- 1 hr 45 min from Merced, CA
