Azalea Campground
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — lakeside, hiking
Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (738 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Azalea 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. Late spring, summer and early fall the campground is on reservations.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes
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Centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks at 6,500 feet elevation with immediate access to hiking and interpretive programs. Bear boxes and fire rings provided, making it a solid base for Sierra Nevada recreation.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves have been documented in the area via iNaturalist research-grade observations. Also expect Spotted Owls, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and chipmunks. Use bear boxes for all food and scented items.
Insider tips for Azalea Campground: RVs over 22 feet must use the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance; avoid Highway 180 through Sequoia's Potwishi-to-Giant Forest Museum corridor No hookups available—only suitable for self-contained RVs; plan water/waste accordingly for your stay When not on reservations, sites are first-come, first-served and paid via rec.gov scan and pay app
Skip Azalea Campground if: You have an RV over 22 feet and don't want to use the Kings Canyon entrance route. You need RV hookups—this campground has none. You plan to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day—campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Azalea Campground: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season. Late spring through early fall operates on reservations via rec.gov; book early as a federal campground with high demand..
Nearby campgrounds: Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites (Three Rivers, CA), Eshom Campground (Dunlap, CA), Ten Mile Campground (Ca) (Hume, CA), Aspen Hollow Group (Sequoia National Forest, Ca) (Hume, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Azalea Campground
Cell signal at Azalea Campground (Three Rivers, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Azalea 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. Late spring, summer and early fall the campground is on reservations.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRVs over 22 feet must use the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance; avoid Highway 180 through Sequoia's Potwishi-to-Giant Forest Museum corridor
No hookups available
only suitable for self-contained RVs; plan water/waste accordingly for your stay
When not on reservations, sites are first-come, first-served and paid via rec.gov scan and pay app
Official operating season. Late spring through early fall operates on reservations via rec.gov; book early as a federal campground with high demand.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fresno, CA, take Highway 180 East for 1 1/2 hours. Vehicles over 22 feet are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum when entering through Sequoia National Park. Vehicles over 22 feet should use the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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