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Sentinel Campground

16 mi east of Wilsonia, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
82sites
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Sentinel Campground

Sentinel Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With views of a lovely meadow central to the campground, the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sentinel Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors. Cedar Grove provides a plethora of hiking trails, from the hiking newcomer to the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. Day hikers can hike to Mist Falls, Cedar Grove Overlook, around the peaceful Kanawyer Loop along the Kings River, through Zumwalt Meadow, and more. Visitors can also fish for trout in the Kings River, or take a scenic horseback ride through the canyon with the Cedar Grove Pack Station. Each site in Sentinel Campground provides a fire ring, picnic table and large bear-proof food storage box. The roads through Sentinel…

  • Fees: - ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check [Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park…
  • Managed by: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, NPS
  • Where: 16 mi east of Wilsonia, CA · 36.79028, -118.67194

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

43°
23°Jan
44°
23°Feb
48°
26°Mar
53°
29°Apr
60°
37°May
71°
44°Jun
79°
51°Jul
78°
50°Aug
72°
45°Sep
62°
36°Oct
50°
28°Nov
42°
22°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Sentinel Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
KanawyerHorse1.2 mi10.9 mi
Deer CoveHorse2.5 mi9.0 mi
Lookout PeakHorse2.7 mi0.6 mi
Horse CorralATV road2.9 mi3.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 27 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 13.1 mi
Water fill-up: 13 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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