Details
NM525a Road, Grant Grove, CA, 93633
Lat:36.73736843558037
Lng:-118.96518028988515
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 25, 2026
Campground
Sunset Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
NM525a Road, Grant Grove, CA, 93633
National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 25, 2026
The campground is typically open May through August. Individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance. Group sites are available up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sunset Campground is located 3 miles (5 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. It is located near Grant Grove Village in an open stand of evergreens. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village. A park amphitheater is located here and occasionally offers park programs.
Sunset Campground is generally open from late May through the week following Labor Day, depending on weather conditions.
This campground is at 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Amphitheater
Camp Store
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
From the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180, follow 180 for 15 minutes. The campground is directly across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Tent or RV Sites
This fee is valid for up to six people at a single tent or RV site per night.
Group Sites A & B
These group sites accommodate from 15 to 30 people. The fee is charged per night.
Access or Senior Pass Tent or RV Sites
Senior Passes or Access Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
Wheelchair Access
Paved routes lead to campground facilities, including accessible flush restrooms. Near Sunset Campground, this amphitheater is just south of Grant Grove Village on Highway 180. A wide, paved, gently-sloped route leads from an unmarked, paved parking lot to the amphitheater. The nearest accessible restrooms are located at the visitor center or near campsite 26. The amphitheater features backless benches with companion seating available at the ends. All seating is on a moderate slope.
Cell Phone Information
A pay phone is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Allowed, length varies by site. The campground has no hookups or dump stations. The nearest dump stations (summer only) are located at Dorst Creek Campground (when open) in Sequoia National Park, or Princess Campground (Hwy 180 at Hume Lake Junction) in Sequoia National Forest.
RV Maximum Length
30
Trailer Maximum Length
30
ADA Information
Sites 26 and 116 are accessible and feature a paved accessible parking space, a level tent pad, raised grill, and accessible picnic table.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
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Classifications
Developed Campground