Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (163)

    1. Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    44 Reviews
    Hartland, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "Amazing views all around the campgrounds. If you want to get of away from the city this is the place to be...Love it."

    "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."

    2. Sentinel Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    13 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "Wonderful mostly shaded spots next to the Kings river. Spaces next to the meadow are especially nice. Lots of bird watching opportunities. Amenities are the usual for a national park campground."

    "Of all the places we took our kids on their first camping road trip (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone etc)it was right here in California that they found their favorite here at Kings; big trees ( and fallen giants"

    3. Alabama Hills Recreation Area

    87 Reviews
    Lone Pine, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 872-5000

    "Very cool rock formations all around you. Nice short trail nearby that takes you by a stream.

    Nearby to lone pine where I had one of the best patty melts ever."

    "Be prepared for to pack it all in and out coz you aren’t digging many cat holes. Tons of privacy at many sites."

    4. Whitney Portal

    29 Reviews
    Alabama Hills, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 937-6070

    $34 - $95 / night

    "Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you."

    "Great access to Mt Whitney trailhead. Hiked to Lone Pine Lake with my pup (no permits needed and dogs allowed up to here). Lots of snow, spikes were handy."

    5. Sheep Creek Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    7 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "It's only a short walk to the river and a slightly longer walk to the ranger's station and then to the lodge where there is a general store and even a place to get a burger, hot dog, or slice of pizza."

    "Clean bathrooms (flush toilet) and an outside sink for dishes. Bear lockers are provided.

    A short walk around the campsite and you can find a path by a river."

    6. Potwisha Campground — Sequoia National Park

    24 Reviews
    Kaweah, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3714

    $32 / night

    "Far away from neighbors to feel privacy and great hikes in every direction that go up in the mountains. A lot of mule deer very close by as well."

    "We were right next to the entrance of a hiking trail (#14) so there was a lot of foot traffic & cars early in the morning and throughout the day."

    7. Dorst Creek Campground — Sequoia National Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    14 Reviews
    Hartland, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 - $80 / night

    "Center point for touring sequoia and kings canyon national parks. Free shuttle to take you all over the park. Great stream running through campgrounds upper and lower sections."

    "Waking up next to an amazing views of the formation of rocks are a plus! Went around June, so bring lots of water, pet friendly. Potable waters are provided."

    8. Upper Stony Creek Campground — Sequoia National Forest

    12 Reviews
    Hartland, CA
    15 miles

    $34 - $36 / night

    "So I chose this one because it has a nice stream nearby, it's so nice to camp near water. It was sparsely crowded, very quiet."

    "We were able to tuck our tent back by some shaded trees and directly behind our site was Stoney Creek. There were lots of areas to swim and wade which was helpful with the warm weather."

    9. Onion Valley

    8 Reviews
    Seven Pines, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 937-6070

    $31 / night

    "Onion Valley is a beautiful spot tucked into the eastern Sierra above Independence. It’s a windy but not long drive back down to town.

    The sites were comfortable."

    "There are pull in sites and walk in sites. All pull in sites seem to be surround by low growing shrubs and they have so many mosquitoes. The walk in site are under the conifers and are gorgeous."

    10. Tuttle Creek Campground — Alabama Hills

    42 Reviews
    Alabama Hills, CA
    26 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Untrained pets, music from other sites... the sites are far apart, but there is no vegitation to buffer the sounds of other people."

    "Our dog caught one. There was a poster on the vault toilets warning about hantavirus in the area. We left after 2 days of a losing battle."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

1096 Reviews of 163 Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Campgrounds


  • Roberto R.
    Aug. 22, 2016

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Sequoia

    Amazing views all around the campgrounds. If you want to get of away from the city this is the place to be...Love it.

    Lodgepole Campground itself is located in the beautiful Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the central California region next to the amazing Sierra Nevada. Lodgepole is near the Kaweah River.

    The Giant Sequoia Forest it's a thing of beauty and the famous General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree is an incredible experience to see up close.

  • Kristian W.
    May. 19, 2022

    Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area

    Nice dispersed camping, big enough for an RV

    Super convenient free camping between Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. A park ranger directed me here when all the campgrounds in the park were full. There are sites all along the road,  but the first at the junction is great and big enough for a small RV. Also a quick walk to the Chicago Stump which is a must see.

  • g
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Dorst Creek Campground — Sequoia National Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Awesome campgrounds

    Center point for touring sequoia and kings canyon national parks. Free shuttle to take you all over the park. Great stream running through campgrounds upper and lower sections. Great hikes from campground. Especially, Muir groves and lookouts, breathtaking views. We also hiked lost groves which was very special hiking through meadows and going across streams. Saw many deer groups. Clean campsites and especially restrooms. We got to see two female bears walking at a distance from campground. Wildlife management team came and made sure bear stayed in it's nature areas. fun to watch and learn how they track bears and keep visitors informed on how to store our items with smells inside metal bear boxes. we had a amazing family vacation in one the most beautiful places on earth. the sequoia groves had great signage and easy trails to walk.

  • Sharon C.
    Jul. 25, 2017

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Sequoia Upper Lodge

    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.

    This was a great site especially if you have kids with you. We had a 4 and 6 year old with us and the bathroom was super close to the site. The site was also close to the creek and little pools formed to dip your feet in... water was cold at the end of August! Loved the fire pit and the table and our camping neighbors were super friendly.

    The site was also walking distance to the shuttles that takes you to the various areas of the majestic and beautiful national park: Morro Rock, General Sherman Tree, Museum center, etc. We even saw bears while we were in the shuttle.

    The kids loved seeing deers, chipmunks and the bears from inside the shuttle. There was a bear's bathing pool that I wanted to check out but we didn't get to... NEXT TIME FOR SURE 😊

  • Courtney F.
    May. 1, 2023

    Dunlap canyon retreat

    Camping Near Kings Canyon and Giant Sequoias

    Great location to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park about 30 mintues to giant Sequoias! The property was wonderful, very quiet, and peaceful. There are 2 lakes on the property & access to another upper mountain ridge (20-30ish mins away) with some great views of the valley, and you can even camp up there (tent/ van/small RV). We stayed at lower main camp with 30 ft RV, and had plenty of room. Spencer was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we need- he even offered getting stuff for us in town! The sites have water and sewer hookups & when we stayed he had one spot with full electric but he is working on full hookups for all the sites. We pretty much had the place to ourselves or 1 other camper here and there. The community bathrooms and showers are very nice and clean! & access to laundry was a nice plus! Oh there are people hang gliding and paragliding here which was super cool to watch both at take off (upper spot) and landing (main camp). Verizon was excellent & wifi is available! If you are looking for affordable camping 30 minutes to giant Sequoias, low-key peaceful spot with plenty of room & nice people (hosts and hang-gliding community) look no further. We would definitely stay here again!

  • D
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Sequoia RV Park

    Not well kept. Lots of junky trailers with trash & junk. Very cluttered.

    This would be a great place if it was clean. Lots of junky trailers with junk & garbage. No dog park area, no doggie bags. On positive side, staff is friendly & sites are roomy.

  • J
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Lemon Cove Village

    Great place to stay if visiting Sequoia National Park

    Nice drive thru RV’s sites. Friendly Staff and good staff especially Jennifer. Very nice dog park, not a lot grass but good running area for dogs.

    Location less than 30minutes from the National Forest entrance. We got up early on the road @645 am to the park was back by 11am. Only went as far General Sherman.

    Only negative point was pool was closed for cleaning. Just bad timing

  • D
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Sequoia RV Ranch

    River Sites

    Great, clean place only 6 miles from Sequoia National Park entrance. This place has sites where you can back up to the river, is clean, has nice dog park area, nice fire pits & courteous staff.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Sequoia RV Ranch

    Beautiful & Quiet

    Beautiful and well kept campground. Also loved the fact that loud music is not allowed. The sites by the river are amazing. There is also a really nice, large, and clean dog park! Will stay here again!


Guide to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Discovering the beauty of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks with your furry friends is a rewarding experience. Several campgrounds in the area welcome pets, allowing you to enjoy nature together.

Dog owners appreciate the variety of amenities available

  • At Lodgepole Campground, you’ll find drinking water and picnic tables, making it convenient for pet owners to set up a comfortable campsite.
  • Whitney Portal offers spacious sites with easy access to hiking trails, perfect for adventurous dogs who love to explore.
  • Azalea Campground features a market nearby, ensuring you have all the supplies you need for a fun camping trip with your pet.

Tips for camping with dogs near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Pet owners like the scenic surroundings and activities

  • Three Rivers Hideaway is conveniently located near the river, providing a great spot for your dog to cool off after a day of hiking.
  • Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at Cold Springs Campground, where you can relax by the creek while your pet enjoys the natural surroundings.
  • Eshom Campground offers a serene environment with plenty of trees, perfect for shade and a comfortable stay with your pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park with a 4.6-star rating from 44 reviews.

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