Sunset Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 4 to May 19
- Sites
- 158 total · 158 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.7374, -118.9652
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The campground is typically open May through August. Individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance. Group sites are available up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sunset Campground is located 3 miles (5 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. It is located near Grant Grove Village in an open stand of evergreens. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village. A park amphitheater is located here and occasionally offers park programs.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Sunset Campground free?
No. Sunset Campground charges $32.00. 158 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Sunset Campground?
Sunset Campground has 158 sites on record. 158 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Sunset Campground open?
The season on record runs September 4 to May 19. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Sunset Campground?
From the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180, follow 180 for 15 minutes. The campground is directly across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
What is the weather like at Sunset Campground?
This campground is at 6,500 feet (1,980 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 Sunset 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. Please carpool at group sites.
Nearby
- SUNSET CAMPGROUND (CA)0.0 mi
- Azalea Campground0.4 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites0.5 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground (CA)0.5 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites0.6 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground0.6 mi
- Grouse Valley Cabin Complex2.8 mi
- ESHOM CAMPGROUND3.4 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.
