Sunset Campground is in Grant Grove near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. The campground's convenient location near many park amenities make it a popular camping destination.
Campgrounds in Grant Grove are within easy walking distance of the Visitor Center and other facilities at Grant Grove such as a restaurant, gift shop, general store, and post office. The most popular attraction at Grant Grove is the gentle trail winding through a forest of magnificent giant Sequoias, including the General Grant Tree and our country's first National Christmas tree, the President Coolidge tree. The trailhead is only a short drive from the campgrounds, or from Sunset Campground a 1-mile trail leads to the trailhead.
In summer, campfire programs are held at the amphitheater next to Sunset Campground. A short distance down the road is Grant Grove Stables which offers guided, 1 or 2-hour trail rides through the Sequoias.
Sunset Campground features 157 campsites, making it the largest campground at Grant Grove. Nearly all the campsites are suitable for RV camping and tent camping; however, some are designated for tents only. Campsites are spread through a mixed conifer forest. The sites are fairly well separated, but without much ground foliage to offer privacy between sites.
◊ Picnic table, fire ring with grill, bear-resistant food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H)
◊ Spigots with seasonal drinking water
◊ Restrooms with accessible flush toilets
◊ Cell phone reception
◊ Large tent pad
◊ Paved parking driveway
The campground makes an excellent basecamp for visiting Cedar Grove, Hume Lake, and, of course, all the attractions in Grant Grove. There are also two Group Camps for mid-size groups. All campsites now require reservations.
Vehicles over 22 feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180. You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.
| Sunset Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sunset Campground Location: | Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | From Fresno - 68 miles, 1:35 |
| Elevation: | 6,500 feet |
| Number of Sites: | 157 |
| Camping Season: | Open late-May through early September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks |
| Park phone contact: | (559) 565-3341 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Sunset Campground reservations are required. Reservations for all single campsites can be made up to one month in advance of your stay. Reservations open for the season in mid to late April, one month in advance of the campground opening date in late May. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #26 and #116 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #37, 49, 50, 51, 54, 100, 125
Nice sunset views from #37, 38, 40 and 41 |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Sunset Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: Noon Check-out: Noon |
| Sunset Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater nearby |
| Showers and laundry: | Grant Grove, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Dorst Creek Campground in Sequoia (summer only) and Princess Campground at Hwy. 180 at Hume Lake junction (summer only) |
| Campground map: | Sunset Campground Map |
| Nearby facilities: | Sunset Trail connects the campground to the heart of Grant Grove Village with grocery store, gift shop, post office, restaurant. |
| Attractions near Sunset Campground: | Tour the Visitor Center. Join the many Ranger programs in summer. Visit General Grant Tree and Giant Sequoia groves. Set out on local hiking trails. Head over to the Grant Grove Stables for trail rides among the trees. Enjoy the view from Panoramic Point. |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Sunset Group Campsite
Sunset Group Campsites are for groups from 15 to 30 people. These are two tent-only sites in the campground, designated A and B. Reservations are available from late May to the end of September, up to 4 months in advance. Check-in and check-out time is noon.
Each campsite has 3 picnic tables, a fire ring, and 2 bear-proof food storage boxes.
Reservations: Sunset Group Campground
Fee: $60 per night
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.
Sunset Campground
Kings Canyon and Sequoia visitors have many scenic places to visit. Campers at Sunset Campground in Grants Grove are in the center of the parks.
Check Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Sunset Campground for any campground updates.
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