Best Tent Camping near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Are you in need of a campground near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA? Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Tent Sites Near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (60)

    1. Weaver Lake Trail Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
    3 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."

    2. Buckeye Flat Campground — Sequoia National Park

    4 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    11 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!"

    3. Canyon View Group Sites — Kings Canyon National Park

    5 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $50 - $70 / night

    "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"

    "Each site had 4 bear boxes which was plenty for our group. Bathrooms were kept clean."

    4. Dunlap canyon retreat

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

    $40 - $150 / night

    "Great location to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park about 30 mintues to giant Sequoias! The property was wonderful, very quiet, and peaceful."

    "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. "

    5. Crystal Springs Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    3 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    9 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."

    6. Twin Lakes Trail Campsites — Sequoia National Park

    1 Review
    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA
    6 miles

    "6ish mostly uphil trek to the twin lakes campsite. Campsite sites are very nice with bear boxes and a locker toilet. Whole area is at about 9,000 ft elevation so it gets cold and the views are unreal"

    7. Cold Springs Campground — Sequoia National Park

    8 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    19 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."

    8. Atwell Mill Campground — Sequoia National Park

    2 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    17 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."

    9. Hume Lake Rd Overlook Dispersed

    1 Review
    Hume, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 338-2251

    10. Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3

    1 Review
    Dunlap, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (844) 424-4424

    $39 - $69 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

951 Reviews of 60 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Campgrounds



Guide to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Tent camping near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning natural beauty while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kings Canyon campgrounds offer tent camping facilities?

Kings Canyon National Park offers several excellent tent camping options. Canyon View Group Sites provide tent camping facilities with amenities including restrooms, fire rings, tables, and required bear boxes for food storage. The sites are first-come, first-served and cost approximately $18 per night. For a more primitive experience, Ya-gub-weh-tuh Campground also accommodates tent campers within the park. Most Kings Canyon campgrounds feature tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, with access to vault toilets nearby. Remember that proper food storage is essential throughout the park due to bear activity.

Is tent camping available near lakes in Kings Canyon National Park?

Yes, tent camping is available near several lakes in and around Kings Canyon National Park. Ward Lake Campground, though technically in the adjacent national forest, offers beautiful lakeside tent camping with about half of its sites positioned directly along the water. Each site includes a picnic table, fire pit, and bear box with plenty of shade trees. For a more unique experience, Dunlap Canyon Retreat provides tent camping near two lakes on private property, located about 30 minutes from the national park. For backcountry enthusiasts, Weaver Lake Trail Campsites offer hike-in tent camping opportunities near alpine lakes within the greater Kings Canyon wilderness area.

Are there campgrounds with showers in Sequoia National Park?

Most campgrounds within Sequoia National Park do not offer shower facilities. Cold Springs Campground in the Mineral King area, for example, provides basic amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and bear boxes, but no showers. Similarly, primitive sites like Horseshoe Meadow Campground offer vault toilets and water spigots but lack shower facilities. For showering options, you'll typically need to look outside the park boundaries at private campgrounds or use public shower facilities in nearby communities. Some visitors staying multiple days bring solar shower bags as an alternative solution while enjoying the park's natural surroundings.

What are the best tent camping sites in Sequoia National Park?

Buckeye Flat Campground is a standout tent-only option near the entrance of Sequoia National Park. The sites are spacious and well-designed specifically for tent camping with no hookups. Fire restrictions may apply during summer months due to dry conditions. Another excellent choice is Atwell Mill Campground, a primitive campground that offers a more secluded experience. Located at the end of a narrow, winding road (about 1-1.5 hours from the main highway), it remains uncrowded even during holiday weekends. Both campgrounds provide the quintessential Sequoia experience with proximity to giant trees and hiking trails.