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Potwisha Campground
Potwisha Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].
What to expect
NPS lists Potwisha as open year-round, and all campsites are reservation only[6]. NPS says reservations open up to four months before your stay[7]. Recreation.gov lists 34 standard nonelectric sites and 3 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. Of the 37 sites, 17 accept an RV or trailer and 37 accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 49 feet[4]. All 37 sites are drive-in[9]. Recreation.gov lists check-in and check-out at 12:00 PM[10][11]. Most sites allow up to 6 people[12].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 37 |
| Site types[1] | 34 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric |
| Sites (NPS count)[13] | 42, 40 reservable, 0 first come, first served |
| Reservations[3] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[14] | 2 |
| Longest RV or trailer[4] | 49 ft (median 31 ft) |
| Equipment[8] | RV or trailer at 17 sites, tent at 37 sites |
| Pets[15] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[16] | Allowed at 0 of 37 listed sites |
| Check-in[10] | 12:00 PM |
| Check-out[11] | 12:00 PM |
| People per site[12] | 6 |
Camping fees
Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.
Amenities
Before you go
- Camping costs $32 per night, or $16 per night with a valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass or annual Senior Pass, as Recreation.gov lists it[19][17][2].
- Entrance fees for the park are separate, so check the park page[19][20].
- NPS lists flush toilets, drinking water, a dump station and food storage lockers, and no showers or camp store[18].
- NPS says black bears are active here, so store food and scented items in the provided metal boxes[21].
- Details can change, so check the official NPS and Recreation.gov pages before you go[3].
Questions people ask
- How much does Potwisha Campground cost?
- Recreation.gov lists the Camping Fee at $32 per night and the Senior/Access Camping Fee at $16 per night[17][2]. Fees can change, and park entrance fees are separate[19][20].
- Do I need a reservation at Potwisha Campground?
- NPS says all sites are reservation only, and reservations are available up to four months ahead[7]. You can book on Recreation.gov[3].
- Are dogs allowed at Potwisha Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 37 campsites with this detail[15]. NPS says leashes can be at most 6 feet long, and pets are not allowed on trails in the parks[21].
- Are campfires allowed at Potwisha Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at 0 of 37 campsites, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[16]. Check with NPS before you plan a fire.
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites at Potwisha Campground: 34 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Senior/Access Camping Fee: $16 per night. National Park Service
- Potwisha Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Potwisha Campground: 49 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 31 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Potwisha Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Season and hours (NPS): Potwisha Campground is open year-round. Reservations are required for all campsites. National Park Service
- Reservation note from NPS: Reservations for Potwisha Campground are available up to four months in advance of your stay. All sites are reservation only. National Park Service
- Permitted equipment at Potwisha Campground: 17 sites accept an RV or trailer and 37 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Site access types at Potwisha Campground: Drive-In 37 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Potwisha Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Potwisha Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Potwisha Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- NPS lists 42 sites at Potwisha Campground: 40 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
- 2 of the 37 campsites at Potwisha Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Potwisha Campground: yes at all 37 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Potwisha Campground: yes at 0 of 37 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Camping fee, Camping Fee: $32 per night. National Park Service
- Amenities at Potwisha Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes -... National Park Service
- Fee information on Recreation.gov: ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Potwisha Campground is in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, which has its own entrance fee rules (see the park page). National Park Service
- NPS campground rules for Potwisha Campground. National Park Service
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