Sunset Campground
36.7374, -118.9652 · Park boundary: National Park Service
The campground is typically open May through August. Individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance. Group sites are available up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sunset Campground is located 3 miles (5 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. It is located near Grant Grove Village in an open stand of evergreens. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village. A park amphitheater is located here and occasionally offers park programs.
- Every day
- All Day
Sunset Campground is generally open from late May through the week following Labor Day, depending on weather conditions.
- Fall/Winter Closure (Subject to Change) · Sep 4, 2026 – May 19, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This fee is valid for up to six people at a single tent or RV site per night.
These group sites accommodate from 15 to 30 people. The fee is charged per night.
Senior Passes or Access Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Reservations for individual sites at Sunset Campground typically open in April and can be made up to one month in advance of your stay. Reservations for group campsites typically open in January and can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - year round
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 30 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.
Paved routes lead to campground facilities, including accessible flush restrooms. Near Sunset Campground, this amphitheater is just south of Grant Grove Village on Highway 180. A wide, paved, gently-sloped route leads from an unmarked, paved parking lot to the amphitheater. The nearest accessible restrooms are located at the visitor center or near campsite 26. The amphitheater features backless benches with companion seating available at the ends. All seating is on a moderate slope.
Sites 26 and 116 are accessible and feature a paved accessible parking space, a level tent pad, raised grill, and accessible picnic table.
In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
From the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180, follow 180 for 15 minutes. The campground is directly across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
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.
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. Please carpool at group sites.
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