Cedar Grove Stock Campsite

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — riverside, hiking

Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cedar Grove Stock campsite is located deep in the Kings Canyon of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada range. You are required to have stock animals to camp here. If you reserve a site and do not have stock your reservation will be cancelled with full cancellation fees.Cedar Grove campground is an equestrian campground only .

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

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-grove-stock-campsite to be notified when sites open up.

Cedar Grove Stock Campsite is located deep in Kings Canyon within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, offering access to excellent hiking trails including Mist Falls, Roaring River Falls, and Zumwalt Meadow. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, drinking water, showers, and bear boxes.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Black Bear, Long-eared Owl, Mountain Quail, Flammulated Owl, and California Mountain Kingsnake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Cedar Grove Stock Campsite: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Stock animals are required; reservations without stock will be cancelled with full cancellation fees Vehicles over 22 feet should use Kings Canyon National Park entrance; avoid Sequoia entrance between Potwisha and Giant Forest Museum

Skip Cedar Grove Stock Campsite if: You do not have stock animals—this is a stock-only campground. You need hookups—no hookups available. You prefer year-round access—seasonal May through October only.

Best time to visit Cedar Grove Stock Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Canyon View Group Sites (Three Rivers, CA), Sheep Creek Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (Ca) (Sequoia National Park, CA), Landslide (Hume, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite

Cell signal at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite (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 (0 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cedar Grove Stock campsite is located deep in the Kings Canyon of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada range. You are required to have stock animals to camp here. If you reserve a site and do not have stock your reservation will be cancelled with full cancellation fees.Cedar Grove campground is an equestrian campground only .

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV55 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
RestroomsBear 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 do not have stock animals—this is a stock-only campground✕ You need hookups—no hookups available✕ You prefer year-round access—seasonal May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Stock animals are required; reservations without stock will be cancelled with full cancellation fees

Vehicles over 22 feet should use Kings Canyon National Park entrance; avoid Sequoia entrance between Potwisha and Giant Forest Museum

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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, Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Black Bear, Long-eared Owl, Mountain Quail, Flammulated Owl, and California Mountain Kingsnake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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. Enter through the Kings Canyon National Park entrance (Big Stump Entrance Station) and stay on Hwy 180 for 30 miles to Cedar Grove. Once in Cedar Grove, turn off Hwy 180 onto North Side Dr. for the Motor Nature Trail. Follow the signs for the Pack Station. You will pass the Hotel Creek

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Cedar Grove Stock Campsite cost per night?+
Cedar Grove Stock Campsite costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cedar Grove Stock Campsite open?+
Cedar Grove Stock Campsite is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cedar Grove Stock Campsite have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?+
Cedar Grove Stock Campsite can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?+
Cedar Grove Stock Campsite 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 Cedar Grove Stock Campsite?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cedar Grove Stock Campsite is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cedar Grove Stock Campsite open, and what are check-in times?+
Cedar Grove Stock Campsite is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Website
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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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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$40 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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