Canyon View Campground - Kings Canyon National Park

Canyon View Campground in Kings Canyon National Park, California is designated for mid-size to large groups. 

These sites are for tent and car camping only.  If you are traveling with an RV you will need to look at one of the other Kings Canyon Campgrounds.

Canyon View Campground is located near Cedar Grove Village in the Northern portion of the park. 

Canyon View Campground

Check out our Kings Canyon Camping guide for information on all of the campgrounds within the park. 

Season: 

• Mid-size group sites (G1-12): Open May 17 - September 4 at noon. 
• Large group sites: Open May 17 - September 25 at noon. 

Location in the park:   Highway 180, ¼ mile (.4 km) from Cedar Grove Village.

Number of sites: 12 sites for mid-size groups (7-15 people) and four sites for large groups (15-30 people)

Campsite cost: $40 per night for mid-sized group sites

$50 - $60 per night for large group sites.

50% Senior Pass & Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for group sites

Payments accepted: Cash, check or credit cards

Reservations:  Yes, Site reservations are available for this campground online at Recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-822-6777). 

Latitude/Longitude: 

• Latitude:
• 36.7872222
• 36° 47' 13.9999" N

• Longitude:
• -118.6652778
• 118° 39' 55.0001" W

Elevation: 4,600 ft (1,402 m) elevation

Accessible Sites: 

Pets Allowed: Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations.

Check out our complete Kings Canyon National Park Guide 

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$20.00 for Non-commercial group (16+ persons)

$45.00-75.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats ($25.00 plus $20.00 per passenger)

$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

Canyon View Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Site reservations are available for this campground online at Recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-822-6777). 

Reservations may be made up to one year in advance of the date you want to camp.

 

Canyon View Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Potable Water? Yes

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Local markets sell firewood and gathering dead and down wood is allowed.  

 

Amenities at each campsite: 

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) 

Don't forget to pack

Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water. 

We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips.  Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors. 

Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.

Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.

Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!

Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

RV Camping at Canyon View Campground

There is no RV Camping in Canyon View Campground

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Campground Regulations

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am

Maximum Stay: 14-day maximum stay limit.

 

Canyon View Campground Map

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Check out all of our Kings Canyon National Park camping posts to learn more about the other campgrounds within the park. 

Don't miss all of the amazing things to do in Kings Canyon National Park! We love exploring this park and find something new to see and fall in love with every visit. 

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