POTWISHA CAMPGROUND
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 40 total · 40 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 559-565-3714
- Coordinates
- 36.5174, -118.8004
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park. The campground is situated along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, just four miles from the park entrance, in the Sierra Foothills. For more information and trip planning please see our website at www.nps.gov/seki . Recreation There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground. The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a short walk across the street from the campground. Facilities Potwisha Campground is open year-round to tents, RVs, and trailers. Reservations are required for all sites year-round. Site #39 and site #40 are suitable for wheelchairs. Picnic tables, fire rings and food storage lockers are provided at each site. Flush toilets, drinking water and an amphitheater are available within the campground. A free dump station, open year-round, is located across the highway from the campground. Natural Features The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral, and river canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer, and bobcats, as well as numerous bird species. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3714. Nearby Attractions Potwisha Campground is located within a 45 minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park. The Crystal Caves are about an hour's drive (18 miles/29 km) from the campground. Reserve tour tickets in advance on Recreation.gov. Charges & Cancellations Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations. All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is POTWISHA CAMPGROUND free?
No. POTWISHA CAMPGROUND charges $32.00. 40 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to POTWISHA CAMPGROUND?
POTWISHA CAMPGROUND has 40 sites on record. 40 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to POTWISHA CAMPGROUND?
Potwisha Campground is on the Generals Highway, 3.7 miles inside the park entrance. To reach the campground, use Highway 198 to enter the park through the town of Three Rivers.
What is the weather like at POTWISHA CAMPGROUND?
This campground is at 2,100 feet (640 m). Summers are usually hot and dry, and winters are cool and rainy. Snow is unlikely, but possible in winter.
What are the rules at POTWISHA 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
- BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND2.1 mi
- Lodgepole Campground7.3 mi
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park7.4 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park8.2 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground8.2 mi
- Atwell Mill Campground8.3 mi
- Stony Creek Campground10.3 mi
- STONY CREEK SEQUOIA10.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
