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Sunset Campground (Ca) in California
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Sunset Campground (Ca)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California

We can email you the day Sunset Campground (Ca) opens again.

It is off-season. Sunset Campground (Ca) is closed until May 20, 2027

National Park Service closes this campground on September 4, 2026 and reopens it on May 20, 2027.

ClosedSeptember 4, 2026 – May 20, 2027
OpenReopens May 20, 2027

National Park Service says: “Fall/Winter Closure (Subject to Change)”

As of October 2026, Sunset Campground (Ca) is a campground in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California with 149 campsites. Sunset Campground (Ca) is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Sunset Campground (Ca) is located at 36.7378° N, 118.9647° W.
people allowed on 147 of 149 sites
6
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites
30

Sunset Campground (Ca) reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Group bookings open: 4 Months
  • Maximum reservations at once: 2 reservations
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction
  • Book up to: 1 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Sunset Campground (Ca), read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Sunset Campground (Ca)

  • Standard 85
  • Tent 56
  • RV 8
  • Accessible 2

What an RV fits

  • 20–24 ft3 sites
  • 25–29 ft14 sites
  • 30–34 ft3 sites
  • 35–39 ft3 sites
  • 40–44 ft4 sites
  • 45–49 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Sunset Campground (Ca), as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
Group AGrant GroveTent30--
Group BGrant GroveTent30--
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002Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
003Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
004Sunset CampgroundStandard643 ft-
005Sunset CampgroundStandard639 ft-
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018Sunset CampgroundTent6--
019Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
020Sunset CampgroundStandard630 ft-
022Sunset CampgroundStandard627 ft-
023Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
024Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
025Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
027Sunset CampgroundStandard621 ft-
028Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
029Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
030Sunset CampgroundStandard622 ft-
031Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
032Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
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034Sunset CampgroundTent6--
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043Sunset CampgroundTent6--
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046Sunset CampgroundTent6--
047Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
048Sunset CampgroundStandard628 ft-
049Sunset CampgroundTent6--
050Sunset CampgroundTent6--
051Sunset CampgroundTent6--
052Sunset CampgroundTent6--
053Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
055Sunset CampgroundTent6--
056Sunset CampgroundTent6--
057Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
058Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
059Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
060Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
061Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
062Sunset CampgroundStandard635 ft-
063Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
064Sunset CampgroundStandard632 ft-
065Sunset CampgroundTent6--
066Sunset CampgroundTent6--
067Sunset CampgroundStandard639 ft-
068Sunset CampgroundStandard633 ft-
069Sunset CampgroundStandard642 ft-
070Sunset CampgroundStandard647 ft-
071Sunset CampgroundStandard643 ft-
073Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
074Sunset CampgroundRV6--
075Sunset CampgroundTent6--
076Sunset CampgroundTent6--
077Sunset CampgroundTent6--
078Sunset CampgroundTent6--
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
079Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
081Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
082Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
083Sunset CampgroundRV6--
084Sunset CampgroundRV6--
085Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
086Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
087Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
088Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
089Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
090Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
091Sunset CampgroundTent6--
092Sunset CampgroundTent6--
093Sunset CampgroundRV6--
094Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
095Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
096Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
097Sunset CampgroundStandard622 ft-
098Sunset CampgroundTent6--
099Sunset CampgroundTent6--
100Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
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103Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
104Sunset CampgroundTent6--
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107Sunset CampgroundTent6--
108Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
109Sunset CampgroundTent6--
110Sunset CampgroundTent6--
111Sunset CampgroundTent6--
112Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
113Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
114Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
115Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
118Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
119Sunset CampgroundRV6--
120Sunset CampgroundRV6--
122Sunset CampgroundStandard625 ft-
123Sunset CampgroundTent6--
124Sunset CampgroundTent6--
125Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
126Sunset CampgroundTent6--
127Sunset CampgroundTent6--
128Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
129Sunset CampgroundTent6--
130Sunset CampgroundTent6--
131Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
132Sunset CampgroundTent6--
133Sunset CampgroundTent6--
134Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
135Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
136Sunset CampgroundTent6--
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138Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
140Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
141Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
142Sunset CampgroundTent6--
143Sunset CampgroundTent6--
144Sunset CampgroundTent6--
145Sunset CampgroundTent6--
146Sunset CampgroundTent6--
147Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
148Sunset CampgroundStandard6--
149Sunset CampgroundTent6--
150Sunset CampgroundTent6--
151Sunset CampgroundTent6--
152Sunset CampgroundTent6--
153Sunset CampgroundTent6--
154Sunset CampgroundTent6--
155Sunset CampgroundStandard643 ft-
156Sunset CampgroundRV625 ft-
Accessible #026Sunset CampgroundRV625 ftAccessible
Accessible #116Sunset CampgroundStandard6-Accessible

About Sunset Campground (Ca)

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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 campground. Each group site can accommodate 15-30 people. Vehicles are not allowed to drive in to sites for unloading ice chests or supplies. Food lockers dimensions for all campsites are 47" long X 33" deep X 28" high. Group sites are located across the street from Grant Grove Village.

Natural Features

Sunset campground is located in a mixed evergreen forest of sugar pines, incense cedar, fir and sequoia trees. Summer days can be warm and dry with cool nights.

Wildlife is abundant and includes black bear, mule deer, gray squirrel, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and a variety of resident birds, among many others.

The dynamic landscape of the park evolves from geologic processes working over millennia to sculpt granite, marble and other forms of rock. Here in the parks are canyons carved by rivers and glaciers, towering rugged peaks and miles of underground caverns. Found throughout the park are thousands of lakes and ponds and miles of rivers and streams.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4357.

Nearby Attractions

Sunset campground is within an hour's drive of the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park, home of the biggest tree in the world, the General Sherman, and the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. Fishing is 30 minutes away at Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest. The national forest also includes Converse Basin and the Chicago Stump, where you can learn the history of logging in the area.

The Crystal Caves are about a two hour drive (16 miles/63 km) from the campground. Reserve your 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.
  • For individual campsites: 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.
  • For group campsites: All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Rules and notices at Sunset Campground (Ca)

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Sunset Campground (Ca) on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee , all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests.

Campground Rules and Regulations:

  • •Food Storage - You are in an ACTIVE BEAR AREA. Black Bears are active day and night . When not in arms reach, you must properly store all food, drinks, scented items, coolers, and equipment used to prepare food, inside provided food storage lockers. These items must be stored day and night . Food storage locker dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide.
  • •6 Person Limit - There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite . If you exceed this number, purchase 2 sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to preserve the natural resources and minimize noise levels.

•Sunset Group sites A & B- accomodate a maximum of 30 people and 5 vehicles in this campground. No RV's or trailers in group sites A & B.

  • •Check-In and Check-Out is at 12 NOON - Please be prepared to show a screen shot (limited cell service) or printout of your reservation confirmation email upon arrival to the campground. Campsites need to be vacated (vehicles and occupants) by 12:00 NOON.
  • •Parking Pad - Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Vehicles that do not fit on the provided parking pad must be parked in overflow parking areas.
  • •Quiet Hours 10pm to 6am - Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. Unreasonable noise is prohibited any time of day.
  • •Generator Hours- 9am to 9pm.
  • •Fire Restrictions - Check current fire restrictions at nps.gov/seki . Fires must be attended . DO NOT build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Firewood is sold locally. Dead and down wood may be gathered for your campfire. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving your campsite or going to bed.
  • •Tents - Pitch tents only on tent pads or within campsite boundaries.
  • •Dogs/Pets - must always be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are allowed in campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended . Pets are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas. Pets are not allowed on any Park trails.
  • •Preserve Natural Resources - Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited.
  • •Bicycles - Helmets required if under 18 years of age. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails.
  • •Trash Disposal - Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter/trash in bear proof campground trash dumpsters. To prevent bears from getting trash please DO NOT forget to lock or relatch the dumpster . Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, confetti or litter on the ground.
  • •Water Disposal - Do not dump grey-water on the ground or at the water spigots. Bring a tub to wash dishes or to collect shower water. All grey-water must be disposed of at the restrooms, dish sinks, or at a RV dump-station. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground .
  • •Propane Tank Disposal - DO NOT leave in the park. We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. Please take them home with you and dispose of them properly.

Tire Chains may be required at any time . Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki.

Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum.

Dangerous Rivers! Many drowning victims were playing near rivers. Rivers present a far greater danger than lakes or pools. Surfaces may look calm, but strong currents often run below. Be cautious walking near rivers as rocks can be slippery. Getting out of a cold, swift river is often impossible.

Falling Objects - Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger.

A California state fishing license is required to fish in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Sequoia National Forest lakes and streams. Fishing licenses may be available at National Park and National Forest markets.

Sunset Campground (Ca) FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sunset Campground (Ca)?

Sunset Campground (Ca) is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sunset Campground (Ca)?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sunset Campground (Ca), especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sunset Campground (Ca) have?

Sunset Campground (Ca) has 149 campsites.

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