Azalea Campground
36.7413, -118.9678 · Park boundary: National Park Service
The campground is open year-round but has seasonal restrictions during the winter. May through October: Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. November through April: The campground reduces to only one loop with 20 sites. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
- Every day
- All Day
Azalea campground is open year-round. In winter, only the main loop remains open, with capacity reduced to 20 sites on a first-come, first-served basis.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This fee is charged for standard sites that accommodate up to 6 people, and is charged per night. During winter, from November 1, 2023, to May 7, 2024, only 20 sites are available and all are first-come, first-served. During this time, fees are cashless and must be paid by a QR code scan using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app before visiting. Payment through the app will work with or without cell reception. The app might be able to be downloaded using WiFi at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Fee is valid for up to six people at a campsite. Valid with America the Beautiful Senior or Access passes. During winter, from November 1, 2023, to May 7, 2024, only 20 sites are available and all are first-come, first-served. During this time, fees are cashless and must be paid by a QR code scan using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app before visiting. Payment through the app will work with or without cell reception. The app might be downloaded using WiFi at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
From November until May, Azaela Campground has 20 sites open on a first-come, first-served basis. When sites are first-come, first-served, payment is done through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Please download the app before coming to the park (www.recreation.gov/mobile-app). Cellular service is very limited. As long as the app is installed prior to arrival, payment will work even when a device does not have internet connection. For those same 20 sites, reservations for the summer begin in early January and can be made up to four months in advance of your stay. 90 additional sites open about two weeks later.
- Camp store
- Yes - year round
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - year round
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Amphitheater
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 47 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 30 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- A pay phone is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
The campground road is paved and relatively flat.
Site 30 is designated accessible. It is relatively level with a tent pad and firm and stable surfaces. The site features an accessible parking space, an extended picnic table, a raised fire ring, and connects to the fee station and accessible restroom via the flat, paved campground road.
Park fire restrictions may change depending on weather and conditions. Check the current restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
In winter, campsites may be snow covered.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This campground is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the Kings Canyon entrance, in the Grant Grove area. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village.
This campground is at 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer. Winters are cold and snowy.
Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm Gates open/close at 12 pm on open and close dates. Check-in at 12 pm or later. Check out before 12 pm. If you have not checked in by noon on the second day of your reserved, your reserved site may be considered unoccupied and opened to new campers. Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees.
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