Sunset Campground (Ca)
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Price range: $32–$60 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (573 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.Group sites A & B are for tents only and have paved parking areas.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Sunset Campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks at 6,500 feet elevation with numerous hiking trails within walking distance, including the one-mile trail to the General Grant Tree. Campers praise its nice location, abundant trees, fire rings, and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, American black bears, spotted owls, and Steller's jays are documented in the area within 8km. Bear boxes are provided at campsites.
Insider tips for Sunset Campground (Ca): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Walking distance to mini store and gift shop on-site Limited cell signal; plan accordingly unless emergency calls needed
Skip Sunset Campground (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You want to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Sunset Campground (Ca): Memorial Day through Labor Day — Only operating season verified by official data.
Nearby campgrounds: Azalea Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites (Three Rivers, CA), Eshom Campground (Dunlap, CA), Ten Mile Campground (Ca) (Hume, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunset Campground (Ca)
Cell signal at Sunset Campground (Ca) (Three Rivers, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
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.Group sites A & B are for tents only and have paved parking areas.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Walking distance to mini store and gift shop on-site
Limited cell signal; plan accordingly unless emergency calls needed
Only operating season verified by official data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 →
Kings Canyon National Park is easily accessible from Fresno, California. Take HWY 180 East from Fresno, and proceed 55 miles to Kings Canyon National Park. Three miles east of the Big Stump Entrance Station you will find Sunset campground on your left.
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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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