California · National Parks
Where to stay at Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
The NPS lists 15 campgrounds with 1,213 sites at Sequoia & Kings Canyon (checked Oct 26, 2026). Its API has no hotel or lodge data, so check the park page for in-park lodging. July is the busiest month, so book earliest for it. Average overnight lows fall to 17°F in the coldest month.
Campgrounds the NPS lists
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | Listed fee | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorst Creek Campground | 222 | 202 | 0 | $32 tent or rv sites; $16 access or senior pass tent or rv sites | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 |
| Lodgepole Campground | 214 | 214 | 0 | $32 camping; $16 access or senior pass camping | Dec 2, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| Sunset Campground | 158 | 158 | 0 | $32 tent or rv sites; $60 group sites a & b | Sep 4, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| Moraine Campground | 121 | 121 | 0 | $32 tent and rv sites; $16 access or senior pass tent and rv sites | Sep 4, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| Sheep Creek Campground | 111 | 111 | 0 | $32 tent and rv sites; $16 access or senior pass tent and rv sites | Oct 27, 2026 to May 10, 2027 |
| Azalea Campground | 110 | 110 | 0 | $32 camping fee for tent and rv sites; $16 senior/access camping fee-tent and rvs | None listed |
| Sentinel Campground | 82 | 82 | 0 | $32 tent and rv sites; $16 access or senior pass tent and rv sites | Sep 17, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| Potwisha Campground | 42 | 40 | 0 | $32 camping; $16 senior/access camping | None listed |
| Cold Springs Campground | 40 | 40 | 0 | $32 camping; $16 access or senior pass camping | Oct 15, 2026 to Jun 23, 2027 |
| Crystal Springs Campground | 35 | 35 | 0 | $32 camping fee for tent and rv sites; $16 access or senior pass tent and rv sites | Sep 15, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| Buckeye Flat Campground | 27 | 27 | 0 | $32 camping; $16 access or senior pass camping | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026; Sep 27, 2026 to Apr 4, 2027 |
| Atwell Mill Campground | 21 | 21 | 0 | $32 camping; $16 access pass or senior pass camping | Oct 15, 2026 to Jun 3, 2027 |
| Canyon View Group Campground | 16 | 16 | 0 | $50 mid-sized group sites g1-g12; $60 large-size group site b | Sep 3, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites | 14 | 14 | 0 | $50 mid-sized group sites (a-n) | Sep 4, 2026 to May 19, 2027 |
| South Fork Campground | 0 | 0 | 0 | $6 camping; $3 access or senior pass camping | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 |
Source: NPS API campgrounds, checked Oct 26, 2026. First-come and reservable tags can lag the park’s own page; confirm there.
Booking pressure by month
Crowd index from NPS recreation visits, 2025 (100 = average month). Higher bars mean more demand for beds and sites. July scored 183.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Overnight lows
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 44 | 39 | 31 | 23 | 17 |
Average lows reach freezing (32°F or below) in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly). Higher campgrounds run colder.
Campground alerts
Information Fire Restrictions in Place
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited at all low-elevation campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply. Click "more" for details. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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