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Sunset Campground (Ca)

in Wilsonia, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
158sites
Reservablebooking
May–Octbest months

About Sunset Campground (Ca)

Sunset campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A number of hiking trails begin within walking distance of the campground including the one mile trail to the General Grant Tree. There are numerous recreation opportunities in the immediate area. From your campsite, you can hike to a sequoia grove that includes the General Grant Tree, the Nation's Christmas Tree and only living memorial to our military veterans. Hike to the beautiful Ella Falls, a 50 foot waterfall or to Panoramic Point for a breathtaking view of the high Sierras. Group sites A & B are for tents only and have paved parking areas. No recreational vehicles allowed. The two group sites include 6 picnic tables, fire rings and 6 bear boxes. Flush toilets and potable water are available in the…

  • 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: in Wilsonia, CA · 36.73778, -118.96472

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife & birding

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowedRVs allowed

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

Weather by month

49°
29°Jan
50°
29°Feb
53°
31°Mar
57°
34°Apr
65°
41°May
75°
49°Jun
83°
56°Jul
83°
56°Aug
77°
51°Sep
67°
42°Oct
55°
34°Nov
48°
29°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Hitchcock Mdw.ATV road1.2 mi0.1 mi
Hitchcock Mdw.ATV road1.3 mi0.9 mi

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

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

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

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 21 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 16.1 mi
Water fill-up: 5.1 mi
Propane: 21.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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