Best Tent Camping near Kaweah Lake

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Kaweah Lake, CA has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Kaweah Lake, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Kaweah Lake camping trip.

Best Tent Sites Near Kaweah Lake (49)

    1. Buckeye Flat Campground — Sequoia National Park

    4 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3714

    $22 / night

    "This is a really cool little campground near the entrance of Sequoia National Park. The sites are tent only, so no hookups or anything like that. Pretty nice sites though, a lot of space."

    "Great camping spot, dogs allowed on leash. Clean restrooms. Respectful neighbors. Would come back!"

    2. Cold Springs Campground — Sequoia National Park

    8 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "To access the campground, you drive across a bridge and locate the camp site that you want (first-come, first-served). Tent camping only."

    "Recommend getting a site not directly by the bathrooms because they are vault toilets and the smell tends to drift."

    3. Atwell Mill Campground — Sequoia National Park

    2 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "This primitive campground is amazing! There were hardly any people and some fellow campers told us it wasn’t even crowded on Memorial Day weekend."

    "There are still a couple sequoias nearby that you can hike right up to, but even cooler are the giant stumps left over that you can right next to."

    4. Dunlap canyon retreat

    7 Reviews
    Dunlap, CA
    24 miles
    +1 (408) 761-2610

    $40 - $150 / night

    "Just 25 minute drive to the entrance of National Park.  But did enjoy staying in campground with nice walking trails around the property and peaceful pond to canoe. "

    "He is super attentive and friendly without being in your face, he strikes the perfect balance between helpful and respectful of your privacy. Great place!"

    5. Weaver Lake Trail Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
    23 miles

    "Maybe this is just a Southern Californian desert rat talking, but there is something very satisfying about hiking in and having a water source at your first night’s location."

    "Easy 3-4 mile hike to beautiful weaver lake. Camp sites are spread out through out the side of the lake. Even spots with no amenities but an awesome lake."

    6. Tulare County Balch Park Campground

    1 Review
    Camp Nelson, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-3896

    "Plenty of beginner trails and historical trees that seem have been there forever and always will be"

    7. Crystal Springs Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    3 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $50 / night

    "Camp ground was very easy to find, very spacious, picnic table, pit fire, restrooms are not too far & not too close to any site, flushing toilets and showers are not too far away located next to the"

    "Great camp sites. we got in at 10pm and were still able to find a free site. it is so close to the General Grant so we didn’t have to get in the car, we just made it a long hike."

    8. Moses Gulch - State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-2321

    10. Sequoia National Forest Belknap Campground

    6 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-5230

    $34 - $36 / night

    "Nice trails to explore. Husband caught a nice trout. There’s a decent swimming hole. Vault toilets. A few water spigots scattered throughout the campground."

    "Beautiful drive up campground with a really friendly camp host. Vault toilets, but the cleanest vault toilets I’ve used in CA. River runs through the camp and there’s a little swimming hole."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Kaweah Lake

736 Reviews of 49 Kaweah Lake Campgrounds



Guide to Kaweah Lake

Tent camping near Kaweah Lake in California offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $12 to $20

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Kaweah Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kaweah Lake is Buckeye Flat Campground — Sequoia National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.

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