Sheep Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 27 to May 10
- Sites
- 111 total · 111 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.7921, -118.6806
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sheep Creek Campground is located on Highway 180, 0.25 miles (400 m) from Cedar Grove Village. The campground is situated on the floor of the canyon beside the confluence of the South Fork of the Kings River and Sheep Creek. Services can be found in Cedar Grove Village.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Sheep Creek Campground free?
No. Sheep Creek Campground charges $32.00. 111 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Sheep Creek Campground?
Sheep Creek Campground has 111 sites on record. 111 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Sheep Creek Campground open?
The season on record runs October 27 to May 10. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Sheep Creek Campground?
Sheep Creek Campground is located 31 miles from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Cedar Grove area. The entrance is along Highway 180.
What is the weather like at Sheep Creek 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 Sheep Creek 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
- Sentinel Campground0.5 mi
- Canyon View Group Campground0.9 mi
- CANYON VIEW GROUP SITES0.9 mi
- Moraine Campground1.2 mi
- Sheep Creek Campground1.2 mi
- Moraine Campground (CA)1.2 mi
- Convict Flat Campground8.7 mi
- Big Meadow Campground9.2 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.
