Sheep Creek Campground
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — lakeside, hiking
Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (167 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sheep Creek Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sheep Creek Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors. Each site in Sheep Creek Campground provides a fire ring, picnic table and large bear-proof food storage box.
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
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Sheep Creek Campground is nestled in Kings Canyon with the Kings River nearby, offering stunning mountain views and abundant hiking trails for all skill levels. Google reviewers consistently praise the spacious sites, ample shade from trees, river proximity, and well-maintained restrooms.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided at campsites. Also watch for Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Long-eared Owls, Flammulated Owls, California Mountain Kingsnakes, and Western Fence Lizards.
Insider tips for Sheep Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Site #16 has a small creek with white noise; Site #98 is convenient to restrooms. No RV hookups available — only suitable for self-contained RVs.
Skip Sheep Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Sheep Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Moraine Campground (Ca) (Three Rivers, CA), Canyon View Group Sites (Three Rivers, CA), Cedar Grove Stock Campsite (Three Rivers, CA), Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (Ca) (Sequoia National Park, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sheep Creek Campground
Cell signal at Sheep Creek Campground (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.
Sheep Creek Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sheep Creek Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors. Each site in Sheep Creek Campground provides a fire ring, picnic table and large bear-proof food storage box.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Site #16 has a small creek with white noise; Site #98 is convenient to restrooms.
No RV hookups available
only suitable for self-contained RVs.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
From Fresno, CA, follow California State Highway 180 East to Cedar Grove. Sheep Creek Campground is located on the left (north) side of the road .25 before Cedar Grove Visitor Center. 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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- 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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