Potwisha Campground

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA · ≈30.2 mi to Visalia
Sites
37
Max rig
49 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
30.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Fishers and hikers
  • Campers seeking wildlife viewing
  • Pet-friendly camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Visitors requiring strong cell service
  • Those seeking proximity to town amenities

Connectivity

AT&T is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&T5G
T-Mobile

What's here

34 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
3 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Photos

Photos: NPS

Overview

Overview Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park. The campground is situated along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, just four miles from the park entrance, in the Sierra Foothills. For more information and trip planning please see our website at www.nps.gov/seki . Recreation There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground. The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a short walk across the street from the campground. Facilities Potwisha Campground is open year-round to tents, RVs, and trailers. Reservations are required for all sites year-round. Site #39 and site #40 are suitable for wheelchairs. Picnic tables, fire rings and food storage lockers are provided at each site. Flush toilets, drinking water and an amphitheater are available within the campground. A free dump station, open year-round, is located across the highway from the campground. Natural Features The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral, and river canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer, and bobcats, as well as numerous bird species. Nearby Attractions Potwisha Campground is located within a 45 minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park. The Crystal Caves are about an hour's drive (18 miles/29 km) from the campground. Reserve tour tickets in advance on Recreation.gov. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3714. Charges & Cancellations Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations. All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

Managed by National Park Service · Developed campground