Sheep Creek Campground is located near Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park. Offering 111 first come first serve sites.
This campground has some shaded areas with a lot of boulders and uneven ground. A few sites are right along a small creek with amazing shade.
The views of Kings Canyon are epic from this part of the park. You can see the large granite walls and are surrounded by huge trees. This campground is close to Zumwalt Meadows and a ton of Kings Canyon hiking trails.
If you want to take a break from the main part of the park this is a great area! It is a bit of a windy road to get down into Cedar Grove but once you are down the mountain it is beautiful.
Sheep Creek Campground
Season: Late spring through early fall
Location in the park: Highway 180, ¼ mile (0.4 km) from Cedar Grove Village
Number of sites: 111 sites open to tents, RVs, and trailers
Campsite cost: $18
Payments accepted: Cash, check or credit cards
Reservations: Sites are first-come, first-served
Latitude/Longitude:
Elevation: 4,685 ft
Accessible Sites: No ADA Access
Pets Allowed: Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations.
Sheep Creek Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Sites are first-come, first-served
Sheep Creek 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.
A payphone, restaurant, showers, and laundry facilities are available in the Cedar Grove Village ¾ mile (1.2 km) away, and horseback riding is offered (for a fee) nearby.
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!
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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 Sheep Creek Campground
RV Length: The length of RV or trailer that can be accommodated varies by site.
Dump Station: The nearest dump station (available in the summer only) is at Princess Campground along Highway 180 at the Hume Lake junction in Sequoia National Forest.
Generators: Generators are allowed between 9 am to 9 pm.
Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups
For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
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Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite.
The number of cars per campsite: Two motorized vehicles per campsite. A valid campground car pass must be displayed.
Checkout time: 12 noon
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am
Maximum Stay: 14-day maximum stay limit.
Check out our complete Kings Canyon Camping Guide for information on all of the campgrounds in the park.
Sheep Creek Campground Map
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.
Photos of Sheep Creek Campground
Sites 14 and 16 have a small creek right behind them.
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