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Canyon View Group Sites

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — lakeside, hiking

Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA

Price: From $50 per night

Price range: $50–$70 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: May through October

Canyon View Group sites are located in Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, California. Cedar Grove is located on the South Fork of the Kings River at an elevation of 4,600 feet. This is a TENT ONLY Group Campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Bear Boxes

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/canyon-view-group-sites to be notified when sites open up.

Canyon View Group Sites offer tent camping at 4,600 feet elevation in Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, with access to excellent hiking trails near Roads End and trout fishing on the Kings River. The campground provides amenities including flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and bear boxes.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area—use provided bear boxes. Also Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Black Bear, Mountain Quail, Steller's Jay, and various lizard and snake species.

Insider tips for Canyon View Group Sites: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Tent-only campground with no RV or trailer access. Group site format—ideal for organized parties rather than individual campers.

Skip Canyon View Group Sites if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available.. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal closure.. You require private vehicle camping—tent only..

Best time to visit Canyon View Group Sites: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Sheep Creek Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Cedar Grove Stock Campsite (Three Rivers, CA), Sentinel Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (Ca) (Sequoia National Park, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Canyon View Group Sites

Cell signal at Canyon View Group Sites (Three Rivers, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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.

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    Three Rivers, CA, CA★ 4.6 (18 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Canyon View Group sites are located in Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, California. Cedar Grove is located on the South Fork of the Kings River at an elevation of 4,600 feet. This is a TENT ONLY Group Campground.

    Best for:HikersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV18 ft
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesShowers
    Family & Pets
    Flush ToiletsBear Boxes

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available.✕ You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal closure.✕ You require private vehicle camping—tent only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.

    Tent-only campground with no RV or trailer access.

    Group site format

    ideal for organized parties rather than individual campers.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season per verified data.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear present in area—use provided bear boxes. Also Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Black Bear, Mountain Quail, Steller's Jay, and various lizard and snake species.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    559-565-3341· Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
    Getting there →

    From Fresno, CA follow California State Highway 180 East, to its end. Canyon View Campground is on the left (north) side of the road.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Canyon View Group Sites cost per night?+
    Canyon View Group Sites costs $50–$70 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Canyon View Group Sites open?+
    Canyon View Group Sites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Canyon View Group Sites have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Canyon View Group Sites?+
    Canyon View Group Sites can accommodate RVs up to 18 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Canyon View Group Sites?+
    Canyon View Group Sites is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Canyon View Group Sites?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Canyon View Group Sites is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Canyon View Group Sites open, and what are check-in times?+
    Canyon View Group Sites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    ●Data sources on this page
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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $50 /night★ 4.6 (18)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Canyon View Group Sites cost per night?+
    What season is Canyon View Group Sites open?+
    Does Canyon View Group Sites have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Sheep Creek Campground

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $32/night

    Cedar Grove Stock Campsite

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $40/night

    Sentinel Campground

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $32/night

    Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (Ca)

    Sequoia National Park, CA

    From $36/night

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