Upper Kings River Group Campground

Upper Kings River Group Campground sits along the Kings River near the base of the dam at Wishon Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest. The campground is operated by PG&E. Wishon Reservoir is popular for fishing and boating. Only a short walk from the group campground are a number of wheelchair accessible fishing platforms along the Kings River. These platforms make the campground a great choice for anglers with mobility difficulties or for supervised small children who want to fish.

With a 15 MPH speed limit, Wishon Reservoir is popular for paddling kayaks, canoes and rafts. Trails lead into the John Muir wildernesses. From Shaver Lake it is a 29-mile drive to Wishon Reservoir.

Upper Kings River Group Campground has 5 campsites which form a single group campground for up to 50 people. Each of the 5 campsites has 2 picnic tables, a fire ring, a lantern holder, and pads for 3 tents. There is a central food service area with 2 food preparation tables, 2 BBQ grills, and a food storage building. The group site also has a large fire ring with 10 benches. There is a 2-night minimum stay.

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Upper Kings River Group Campground Basics
Upper Kings River Group Campground Location:	McKinley Grove Road to Wishon Reservoir, then right on side road leading down to the foot of the dam.
Elevation:	6,200 feet
Mileage from gateway cities:	Fresno - 79 miles
Camping Seasib:	Open June through late October Check exact opening-closing dates: PG&E Campgrounds - Opening, Closing, Fees
Number of Sites:	1
Max. People per Site:	50 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	not indicated
Pets:	On leash, always attended, $2 per night
Operated by	Pacific Gas and Electric
Information:	High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355 PG&E Upper Kings Campground: (559) 841-2705

Reservations at Upper Kings River Group Campground
Reservations Available	Reservations are usually available for camping dates from late May through early September.
Booking Window:	See PG&E's Reservation Information below
Maximum Vehicle Length:	40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	Campground is wheelchair accessible
Fees:	$200 per night
Reservations:	Upper Kings Group Campground Reservations or (916) 386-5164 (+$18 reservation fee)
Check-in, check-out:	2:00 PM, 11:00 AM

Upper Kings River Group Campground Amenities
Campsite amenities:	Picnic table and benches with seating for 50, fire pit with grill; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, 2 group type barbecue pits in kitchen area, electricity and lighting in kitchen area, piped water
Showers:	No
Dump Station:	No
Campground Map:	Upper Kings Group Campground Map
Nearby facilities:	Wishon Village
Attractions near Upper Kings River Group Campground:	Try your luck from the Kings River fishing platforms near the campground, Enjoy Wishon Reservoir for boating and fishing. Wishon Village RV Resort operates a small marina with boat rentals. Try Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on local trails. Discover Spanish OHV Route. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Upper Kings River Fishing Platform

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Campground Reservation Information for 2024

PG&E has updated its reservations dates for 2024.
April 15, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates one week or longer.
April 22, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for stays less than one week.

Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.

Map of campgrounds at Courtright Reservoir and Wishon Reservoir, including Lily Pad Campground, CA

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Upper Kings River Group Campground

High Sierra Lakes Attractions

Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation operates Courtright and Wishon reservoirs. The two lakes are part of PG&E's hydroelectric facilities. Groups staying at Upper Kings River Group Campground are close to fishing along the river below the dam.

Test your skill fishing for brown trout at Courtright and Wishon reservoirs.
Hike down to fish the Kings River below the dam.
Make the drive to other nearby mountain lakes in the area:
Drive south to Black Rock Reservoir.
From Courtright Reservoir, hike out the trail to Maxson Meadow or to Cliff Lake.
Go 4-wheeling from the Maxson Trailhead out the Dusy-Ershim trail and camp at Voyager Rock Camping area.
Set out on a trail ride with D & F Pack Station at Huntington Lake or Shaver Stable at Shaver Lake, or take an extended pack trip with High Sierra Pack Station at Lake Thomas A. Edison
Visit China Peak for scenic chair lift rides, mountain biking, disc golf, and more
Visit the beautiful McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias.

Key Upper Kings River Group Campground Regulations

Personal/portable outside showers are not allowed within the campground.
Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times in the campground.
Campfires must be confined to the provided fire ring.
Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Avoid bringing in invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.

Check PG&E - Upper Kings River Group Campground for any campground updates.

Nearby Campgrounds

Courtright and Wishon Reservoirs

Dinkey Creek

Dinkey Creek Campground

Shaver Lake

Huntington Lake

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Upper Kings River Group Campground
Wishon Reservoir

Upper Kings River Group Campground
Wishon Reservoir