Canyon View Group Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $50.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 3 to May 19
- Sites
- 16 total · 16 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.7872, -118.6654
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The campground is typically open May through October. All sites are reservation only. Canyon View campground is located on Highway 180, 0.25 miles (400 m) from Cedar Grove Village. This group-only campground is on the floor of the canyon along the South Fork of the Kings River. It was named for its excellent views of Kings Canyon's granite cliffs. This campground is for medium and large groups.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Canyon View Group Campground free?
No. Canyon View Group Campground charges $50.00. 16 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Canyon View Group Campground?
Canyon View Group Campground has 16 sites on record. 16 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Canyon View Group Campground open?
The season on record runs September 3 to May 19. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Canyon View Group Campground?
Canyon View Campground is located 32 miles from Kings Canyon National Park entrance in the Cedar Grove area. The entrance is along Highway 180.
What is the weather like at Canyon View Group Campground?
This campground is at 4,600 feet (1,402 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer.
What are the rules at Canyon View Group Campground?
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.
Nearby
- CANYON VIEW GROUP SITES0.0 mi
- Moraine Campground0.3 mi
- Sheep Creek Campground0.3 mi
- Moraine Campground (CA)0.3 mi
- Sentinel Campground0.4 mi
- Sheep Creek Campground0.9 mi
- Convict Flat Campground9.5 mi
- Big Meadow Campground9.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
