With four bear boxes per site and space for up to 20 people, Canyon View Group Sites accommodates large gatherings in Kings Canyon National Park's forested canyon setting. The campground operates seasonally from late May through early September, requiring reservations for the $50-70 nightly rate.
Each group site includes three picnic tables and a single fire pit, though some campers find the lone fire ring challenging when trying to gather larger groups around the warmth. The internal campground roads show significant wear, with multiple potholes that require careful navigation. Michelle H. notes the "bathrooms were kept clean" during her family stay.
The location sits at the bottom of Kings Canyon, creating a two-hour drive each way to reach activities in Sequoia National Park's higher elevations. Rangers patrol frequently and enforce food storage regulations strictly due to active bear presence in the area. Water spigots and flush toilets serve the sites, while a dump station handles RV waste for rigs up to 18 feet.
Trail access provides hiking opportunities, and the surrounding area offers cave exploration and giant sequoia viewing. For additional options beyond this group-focused facility, campers can explore camping near Kings Canyon National Park. The sites work best for organized groups comfortable with canyon isolation and willing to drive for broader park attractions.
Description
Overview
Canyon View Group sites are located in Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, California. Cedar Grove is located on the South Fork of the Kings River at an elevation of 4,600 feet. This is a TENT ONLY Group Campground. No RV's or Trailers allowed.
Recreation
Cedar Grove provides some of the best trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially near Roads End. Nearby the Kings River offers excellent trout fishing. Horseback riding is also available. Expect warm days and cool nights in the area.
Facilities
There are four large group sites and 12 mid-sized group sites for a total of 16 sites available in the campground that offer picnic tables, fire rings, and bear food storage boxes at each site. All Sites In Canyon View Campground are TENT ONLY, NO RV's or Trailers. The campground has flush toilets and drinking water.There is a small store, snack bar, hotel, showers, and laundry located at the Cedar Grove Village.
Natural Features
The group sites are located in a cedar and ponderosa pine forest at the bottom of the third deepest canyon in the contiguous United States. The Cedar Grove area's glaciated valley features towering cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, and the powerful Kings River, whose canyon gave the park its name. Two prominent rock formations, North Dome at 8,717 feet and Grand Sentinel at 8,518 feet, rise 3,500 feet above the canyon floor. Many species of wildlife inhabit the canyon as well.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3792.
Nearby Attractions
Boyden Cave, Hume Lake, Grizzly Falls, Mist Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, Sequoia Groves and numerous hiking trails abound in the area. The Cedar Grove Visitor Center offers ranger-led programs including nature and wildlife presentations as well as ranger-led hikes. The Crystal Caves are about a two and a half hour (72 miles/116 km) from the campground. Reserve tour tickets in advance on Recreation.gov.
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. For group campsites: All modifications must be made at least 14 days prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid additional fees. For group campsites: All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use 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) 565-3792 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 (privated 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: Mid-Sized Group Sites $50. Group Sites A/C/D $70. Group Site B $60. 50% Senior Pass & Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for group sites. 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) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCanyon View Group Sites — Kings Canyon National Park is located in California
Directions
From Fresno, CA follow California State Highway 180 East, to its end. Canyon View Campground is on the left (north) side of the road.
Address
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 Generals Highway
Three rivers, CA 93271
Coordinates
36.7872222 N
118.6652778 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 16 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 41 min from Hanford, CA
- 3 hrs 33 min from Bakersfield, CA












