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ScoutVisalia-Sequoia National Park KOA
Quiet and clean campground that’s well cared for. Restrooms and showers are very clean and kind staff on the property.
Cabin Camping near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
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Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park and Grant Grove Cabins in Kings Canyon National Park offer rustic cabin accommodations within preserved natural settings. Both provide electricity and basic furnishings, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Grant Grove Cabins include toilets and drinking water, while Lodgepole offers more extensive facilities including a market, reservable sites, and trash service. Cabins typically feature wooden bunks or beds with basic mattresses, limited storage space, and shared bathroom facilities. Some include small tables and chairs for dining. "We stayed in the lower area with wide open sites," notes one camper's review of Lodgepole, highlighting the campground's spacious layout.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Sequoia RV Ranch and Three Rivers Hideaway provide more developed cabin options with enhanced amenities like electric hookups and indoor plumbing. Most cabin campgrounds near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season when availability becomes extremely limited. Pet policies vary by location—Lodgepole and Sentinel campgrounds allow pets in their cabin areas, while others maintain restrictions. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "Some sites are very small and only fit a little tent, so it's important to research sites to get one that will fit your needs."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Simple cabins may have only minimal cooking facilities such as fire rings or small countertops, so guests should pack accordingly. The Lodgepole market provides basic supplies and souvenirs, with a camper noting it offers "outdoor/backcountry equipment to s'mores supplies, ice and beer." Big Meadows Cabin in the Sequoia National Forest area has electric hookups but lacks drinking water and toilets, requiring more self-sufficiency. For multi-day stays, visitors should bring adequate food, as cabin camping locations near Sequoia and Kings Canyon are typically remote from major grocery stores.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (34)
1. Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
"We went to the Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and stayed for 3 nights at Site: 130. Check-in Time is 12:00 PM and Check-out Time was also 12:00 PM."
"Amazing views all around the campgrounds. If you want to get of away from the city this is the place to be...Love it."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $32 / night
2. Sentinel Campground — Kings Canyon National Park
"Sentinel was the only campground available for a visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Be prepared for a LONG drive to get anywhere. The campsite was amazing!!!"
"Beautiful campground close to the ranger station, surrounded by pine trees and rivers."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 / night
3. Three Rivers Hideaway
"Clean restrooms and showers, nice picnic tables and fire rings, very nice tent sites. And the Wi-Fi was very good and covers the entire campground well."
"You are next to the Kaweah river. The campsite has clean bathrooms, showers, laundry and even rafting. Camping spots are flat with table and fire rings, and you surrounded by trees."
4. Sequoia RV Ranch
"Stayed 4 nights the first two dry camping in spot 14 in the Oak Grove, nice and spacious with a little deck picnic table and fire pit."
"Lots of space in dry camping area, a fire pit, and a picnic table at the site. We shared a tour of this campground in a video here https://youtu.be/S4dlqUQAY8A?"
Check Availabilityfrom $120 / night
5. Sequoia Resort & RV Park
"Amazing park! Very private and our 2 cats loved it here. The host was so friendly and gave us great advices on visiting the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks."
"We booked a 30amp and needed 50 and he asked us to pick a spot and he would move us. This site has bikes to rent, a library with dad's to borrow and a lake with little boats."
6. Grant Grove Cabins — Kings Canyon National Park
"What seems like minutes, indeed enough time to walk a ways down a path, or find the restroom, or toss a ball many times with kids, the soft thumping grows a little louder, and boldly becomes a clunk…clunk"
"We were able to stay in the cabins for a night and they were small but clean."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 / night
7. Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
"I enjoy this site my spot was directly below the footbridge to head up to Weaver and Jennie lakes. Excellent brook trout fishing and feels off grid."
"A nice campsite by the meadows with some rocky open spaces to lie and look at the stars. The campsite is laid out so each spot has good space, it's not too crowded."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $36 - $75 / night
8. Canyon View Group Sites — Kings Canyon National Park
"There was restrooms fire rings and tables. At night you have to store your food in the bear box because there are bears in this area. It was 18 dollars a night"
"Threse are group sites, and they are ample in space and amenities. There are four group sites available and they are currently 2018 renovating some of the sites."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $50 - $70 / night
9. Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area
"It’s a great spot, this pin location gets Verizon signal along with some of the higher sites if you pull off the road."
10. Big Meadows Cabin (CA)
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $125 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 27 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 57 min from Bakersfield, CA
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Cabin Reviews near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
268 Reviews of 34 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Campgrounds
Jake L.ScoutLodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Not bad
Easy to access, sites are a little close together, but the drive is scenic and there’s lots of good stuff to go do close by.
Dick T.
GuideBig Pine Creek Campground
Five stars Monday through Thursday, three stars for the weekend
If you’re looking for a great camping experience, I highly recommend this campground—five stars from Monday through Thursday, but be cautious about the weekend, where it drops to three stars. I love small, rustic campgrounds, and this one strikes a perfect balance; it’s not too small and not too large. The camp manager does an outstanding job keeping the bathrooms clean and the campsites well-maintained. I arrived on Monday, the 26th, and stayed through Thursday, and it was an absolute dream—quiet and peaceful. Most campers were seasoned anglers, day hikers, or backpackers. This place is for those who cherish authentic camping during the week, seeking solitude and a chance to recharge. Isn’t that the essence of camping? However, my weekend experience in a different campsite was a major letdown. It was overrun with weekend warriors who disregarded camping etiquette—loud and rowdy. Many of them hiked to the lake, and at one point, I thought a UFO had landed in the campground, only to discover it was just city campers with string lights everywhere. A few tips: the photos online can be quite misleading, so choose wisely when booking. In my view, there are about ten really nice campsites, but some are much better than others. And unless you like a boisterous scene, I wouldn’t recommend camping on the weekends. I enjoy country music, but I prefer to keep it low-key after 10 PM. I would certainly come back again—but only on weekdays!
- DDenise W.
TravelerBoulder Creek RV Resort
Great stopping place
Stopped here on the way to Convict Lake. Full hook ups and a fully stocked general store. Not bad for one night. You can hear road noise from 395.
- KKiari G.Guide
Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Lodgepole camp ground
Great area, has bathrooms & water, near by is a convenient store with a laundry mat & showers and the water is warm but it takes a few quarters the mini mart has all types of food and gifts can’t go wrong with the area, a lot of hikes and places to explore near by as well as a transit system to take you through the park
Carla S.TravelerSequoia RV Ranch
Visiting sequoia
Our camp spot was great exactly as pictured, quiet and peaceful. Bathhouse and laundry room filthy and you had to pay to take a shower like a car wash. Just saying if you’re going to charge people to take a shower you could at least clean it. As much as they charge per night shouldn’t be charging anyways . But the spot was nice.
- SSavannah M.Scout
Dinkey Creek
Secluded but Convenient
We had a great three night, four day trip. The site we stayed at was more secluded than most sites at the campground. It was great weather and also convenient to water play access.
- Chisiya R.Scout
Riverland RV Resort
Ok for one night
We stayed a week here, at first it was good, nice enough place. Our spot was a lot of sand. The bathrooms were full of cobwebs and spiders. The website looks promising, offering a pool, jacuzzi and restaurant. There is no restaurant, the pool doesnt get covered so its filthy, and the "jacuzzi" was filled with algae.
We came on a friday night, the quiet time is not enforced. The river was nice, however the entire length of it was taken up by boats. We hardly found a spot to swim in. We were located in site 10, at the very end in a cul de sac type lay out. Its a gated park so you need a code to enter. We locked our bikes up every single night and the one and only night we forgot, 2 out of our 4 bikes got stolen (mine and my partners, the kids were left) We asked for the surveillance as our site was in direct view of the camera and the office had told us their cameras all of a sudden stopped working around midnight but were working again that morning. Such a strange coincidence! They didnt seem apologetic. We had permanent residence come to talk to us and said they've never had theft issues, if you looked around most people had their personal belongings out every night. The place was very suspicious, I'd check out other options but also if staying a quick night it would be ok. Its right off the highway and really easy to get back on the road. We found a little lizard, and little frogs. However there is cockroaches running everywhere.
The people we met there, and the residents were so awesome, which is why it got 2 stars. The staff however, not so much.
Do not leave belongings unattended!!
- HHope H.Guide
Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Excellent Location for Sequoia Sights, Busy
Lodgepole, Site 199. Late June. Nice warm days, cold nights. The river and scenery make this campground special. There are lots of birds and rodents (Squirrels and chipmunks of varying sizes and colors).
If you can get a site near the river, or on the outside if a loop, the views and sounds are wonderful. Great location for Sherman Tree Trails, Moro Rock.
The loop restrooms are old and not well cared for. There are only two small restrooms at the visitors center. So Dirty and too few for too many people. (The situation at Grant Grove VC is much better for restrooms, but no showers or laundry.) I used both showers and laundry. My shower was cold and dirty despite having just been cleaned (I waited 50 minutes). (Lowest Bidder). Laundry was adequate and I was thankful to have it.
Guide to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Cabin accommodations in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks range from basic rustic shelters to more developed units with modern amenities. Located at elevations between 4,000-7,000 feet, these facilities experience significant temperature variations with summer highs averaging 85°F and nighttime lows dropping to 40°F even in peak season. The primary camping corridor follows the Generals Highway connecting the two parks, with most cabin options clustered around visitor hubs.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: The Tokopah Falls trail starts directly from Lodgepole Campground and offers a moderate 3.4-mile round trip hike. "It's a stunning area of the park with the Tokopah falls trail right inside the campground," notes Andre V., highlighting this accessible natural feature.
River swimming: When temperatures rise, cool off in the Kaweah River. "The marble creek river is gorgeous and people come, park and spend the day cooling off," writes Alma L. about the refreshing water access near Lodgepole. Natural swimming holes are also available at Sequoia RV Ranch, where visitors appreciate "the natural spring-fed swimming hole in the North Fork of the Kaweah River, just a short walk from the campground."
Off-season stargazing: The dark skies above Big Meadow Campground provide exceptional stargazing opportunities. "A nice campsite by the meadows with some rocky open spaces to lie and look at the stars," reports Ger S., noting the unobstructed celestial views. The higher elevation campsites away from city light pollution create optimal viewing conditions.
What campers like
River sounds: Many cabins and campsites sit near moving water, providing natural ambient sound. "The relaxing sounds of the river are great and the full hook-ups RV site loops are right on the river," explains Don B. about his experience at Sequoia RV Ranch. Similarly, at Sentinel Campground, Emily B. describes how "there was a small stream at the back of the site that occupied kids making fairy houses for hours. Beyond that was the river, which gave a peaceful backdrop for sleep."
Educational programs: The ranger-led activities enhance the camping experience. "The National Park service rangers host many programs," mentions one visitor about Sentinel Campground, adding "they also operate an outdoor amphitheater." These programs typically include wildlife talks, geology presentations, and guided nature walks.
Wildlife sightings: The parks offer numerous opportunities to observe native species in their natural habitat. Roberto R. notes that "amazing views all around the campgrounds" include wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers frequently report seeing bears in meadows, marmots on hiking trails, and various bird species throughout the cabin camping areas.
What you should know
Reservation challenges: Securing cabin accommodations requires advance planning. "Difficult to get reservations," states Katheryn G. about Lodgepole facilities, suggesting that booking 6-9 months ahead is necessary for summer visits. Winter cabin availability is more flexible, though fewer facilities remain open.
Temperature variations: The high elevation means significant temperature swings. "Temperature was high 80's in the day and low 40's in the evening," reports Kuo G. about Big Meadows Cabin, highlighting the need for layered clothing even during summer months.
Road conditions: Access roads can present challenges. "A long drive on windy roads behind people generally doing 10mph under the speed limit," warns one reviewer about Canyon View Group Sites, noting that patience is required. Winter road closures affect accessibility to many cabin locations from November through April.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer natural play spaces. "We had 4 kids under 5 years old. They rode bikes, played in the river and ran around until they crashed every night," shares Amy S. about her family's experience at Sequoia RV Ranch. The safe, contained environments allow supervised exploration.
Ranger programs: Take advantage of educational opportunities. "Ranger station with activities for kids throughout the week," recommends Erin M., noting that Lodgepole Campground provides family-oriented programming. These typically include junior ranger activities, guided walks, and evening presentations.
Multi-generational appeal: The cabin areas accommodate various age groups. "Amazing family time," says Julian M. about Lodgepole, while Mary D. simply calls it an "awesome family place," indicating the universal appeal for different age groups within family units.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose sites based on specific needs rather than availability. "It's important to research sites to get one that will fit your needs," advises Erik S., noting that at Lodgepole "some sites are very small." RVs longer than 25 feet have limited options at in-park facilities.
Elevation benefits: The higher altitude camping areas provide natural cooling. "The elevation also means it's 10-15 degrees cooler than other campgrounds," points out Alma L. about Three Rivers Hideaway, which offers a temperature advantage during hot summer months compared to lower elevation alternatives.
Generator restrictions: Park rules limit noise pollution. "Generator hours are thankfully enforced," mentions Alma L., appreciating the quiet atmosphere this creates. Most cabin areas either prohibit generators entirely or restrict use to specific hours, typically 8-10am and 5-7pm.
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