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Azalea Campground
Overview
Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Late spring, summer and early fall the campground is on reservations. When it is not on reservations sites are first come first served and paid for by using the rec.gov scan and pay app. Find out more here.
Recreation
There are numerous recreation opportunities in the immediate area. From your campsite, you can hike to a Sequoia Grove that includes the General Grant Tree, the Nation's Christmas Tree and only living memorial to our military veterans. Hike to the beautiful Ella Falls, a 50 foot waterfall or to Panoramic Point for a breathtaking view of the high Sierras.
Facilities
Their are 110 sites at Azalea campground. Each site contains a picnic table, a fire ring, and a food storage box. Flush toilets and potable water are available at the campground. Each site can accommodate 1-6 people. Azalea campground is located nearby Grant Grove Village where you will find the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, a restaurant, gift store, Post Office and market.
Natural Features
Azalea campground is located in a mixed conifer forest of sugar pines, incense cedar, fir and sequoia trees. Summer days can be warm and dry with cool nights. Wildlife is abundant and includes black bear, mule deer, gray squirrel, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and a variety of resident birds, among many others. The dynamic landscape of the park evolves from geologic processes working over millennia to sculpt granite, marble and other forms of rock. Here in the parks are canyons carved by rivers and glaciers, towering rugged peaks and miles of underground caverns. Found throughout the park are thousands of lakes and ponds and miles of rivers and streams.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4357.Nearby Attractions
Azalea campground is within an hour's drive from the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park, home of the biggest tree in the world, the General Sherman, and the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. Fishing is 30 minutes away at Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest. The national forest also includes Converse Basin and Chicago Stump, where you can learn the history of logging in the area.
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.
- If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Camp site features
Across 102 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 102 sites
- Pets allowed: all 102 sites
- ADA accessible: 1 of 102 sites
- Longest rig: 46 ft
- Largest party: 6 people
Fees
* 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 Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates.
* **If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.** You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Directions
From Fresno, CA, take Highway 180 East for 1 1/2 hours. **Vehicles over 22
feet are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum
when entering through Sequoia National Park. Vehicles over 22 feet should use
the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance.**
Stay Limit
Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (856)
5 stars
521
4 stars
207
3 stars
69
2 stars
37
1 stars
22
emily y
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 39
Reviewed 2 days ago
My family loved this campground. We had sites 39 and 41, and they were both well shaded and spacious. It is beautiful here!
Negatives - no showers close by, and bathrooms are far apart. But, we would still love to return.
Stacy W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 76
Reviewed 3 days ago
The 50 year old bathrooms are filthy and need to be upgraded. We left the Park early due to these conditions. The health department should be alerted!
Melanie P
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 63
Reviewed 5 days ago
Lovely campground with hikes from the campground, flushing toilets and dishwashing facilities
Andrea N
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 105
Reviewed 7 days ago
This campground was confusing to navigate when we arrived after dark the first day, and had no map nor campground host. Had we arrived during the day, it would have been fine, as we discovered the next morning. :) We LOVED our site. It was shady and felt more private by having the meadow at its back. Several deer came over to say hi in the morning. We had easy walking access to Grant Grove village area, water right next to the site, and a short walk to the bathroom. I would 100% stay here again. Several reviews shared concerns about not all the sites being level, and since we were using a cartop tent I carefully selected this one and it was level enough for our needs. The bear box had sufficient space for our supplies.
Corinna E
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 52
Reviewed 8 days ago
Stayed in the RV area but did not know the bathrooms were so far away. It was a great place though.
Andrew M
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 42
Reviewed 8 days ago
Site 42 worked great for us. We had an extra vehicle that fit fine in the space along with our small trailer and other truck. Close to the water, no trash, good enough. A deer came right through our campsite too!
Charity K
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 26
Reviewed 8 days ago
When we pulled in we didn't like our site
Too small and close to the busy road.
Couldn't find a campground host to change our site and no service to call are change our sites.
Been trying to get a partial refund and no one will reply.
Stay at Sentinel or Sunrise.
Much nicer campgrounds.
Claire T
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 106
Reviewed 9 days ago
Great campsite. Loved the meadow views. Plenty of shade too and relatively quiet here. Only downside was our original site was not level at all so we had to do some switching around with the campground and open sites to try to find a level spot for the van to sleep. Site we stayed was also further from the restroom but the walk wasn’t terrible. Saw some deer in the meadow in the early morning and campfires by the meadow were lovely too. If all the sites were level we would stay again in a heartbeat! If you are staying in a van check the site as best you can.
Raylene C
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 64
Reviewed 9 days ago
I go every year. Spacious camp sites and generally quiet. Walk to Grant Grove and the village is q convenience I enjoyed.
Colin J
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 61
Reviewed 11 days ago
Being so close to the sequoias made the experience special, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. That said, the choice of campsite matters, as several sites are located very close to the road. The general store is well stocked with supplies, including firewood, though prices are on the higher side.
Lori L
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 71
Reviewed 12 days ago
The campground was very clean and quiet for how many sites/people there were there. We actually never saw a Ranger or camp host in the campground, but we assume they must’ve had an active presence based on how well maintained, clean, and orderly everything was. We did try to find a ranger to ask a few questions, but although we couldn’t find them within the campground, the Kings Canyon visitor center is a short walk or drive away and we were able to buy firewood and get all of our questions answered there. We stayed in site 71. It is long and narrow, and our kids loved exploring in the creek immediately behind it and there were plenty of trees for shade and hanging hammocks. Due to its narrowness you are very close to site 70, with the sites’ picnic tables and fire rings almost feeling like they are in the same site; Thankfully, we had good neighbors. It would be a great set of sites to reserve together with friends, but the set up could easily be frustrating if you had neighbors in that site who played loud music or were otherwise loud or rowdy. The parking is also shared with site 69 and the three sites are all close together, but 69 is a little bit more set apart from the grouping. Despite proximity to the neighboring site, our children insist we must get this exact campsite again. The campground is about a 20 - 25 minute walk to the General Grant Grove and 10 to 15 minute walk to the visitor center. We spent three nights there, but was so many things to do between the two parks, we wished we had been there for an additional day.
Joe B
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 88
Reviewed 12 days ago
The campsite was fine for a tent. All sites are fairly close to a bathroom.
Very close to the General Grant tree and an easy walk to the Grant Grove village amenities.
Megan B
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 65
Reviewed 13 days ago
We booked the best site with tons of opportunity for walking around and exploring behind the site!!
Debbie Warner W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 03
Reviewed 13 days ago
This was a wonderful visit! Camp site were clean and very comfy
Amy K
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 12
Reviewed 14 days ago
This campground is beautiful, most sites are spacious, and it’s very quiet and peaceful. The bathrooms can be a little far depending on your site.
Romero J
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 99
Reviewed 14 days ago
Azalea Campground is absolutely beautiful! You really can't go wrong with any of the campgrounds in the area. Our neighbors, on the other hand, were a different story... loud and carrying on with their shenanigans well past midnight.
Being so close to the visitor center while avoiding the heavy traffic made the experience even more enjoyable. It's truly an incredible place to visit.
Lauren C
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 42
Reviewed 15 days ago
We loved our spot, so close to the trails to Grant Grove and to the Ranger station but a little far from the bathrooms for our preschooler. We did hiking and exploring all over the place, and we were thankful for no cell service ( T-Mobile) to focus on family, but also to be able to check on my husbands business with WiFi briefly at the Ranger station. We met some great friends in the next campsite! It was the perfect family vacation!
Vivien Mia W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 41
Reviewed 15 days ago
The site had a nice flat part for our tents and was shaded. A water spigot was nearby. The restrooms were a bit far but we liked being away from the more crowded part of the camp on a busy holiday weekend. Easy walk to Grants Grove, close to the visitor’s center and lots of hiking options.
CHARLOTTE J
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 11
Reviewed 16 days ago
Very peaceful
Quiet and a spot where it was kind of secluded
Had a great time
Trent K
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 22
Reviewed 16 days ago
Lovely, large campsite BUT had only a small flat-ish area for a tent. Campsite had lots of room to play, but it was a big walk uphill to the bathroom. We liked that there was a shared water spout nearby.
Juan E
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 65
Reviewed 16 days ago
Do not recommend for car camping, at least for our site. We did not know it was going to be on a slight incline and our stud would roll over.
Anns J
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 12
Reviewed 16 days ago
Very good camping location and good view of the mountains. I would camp there again .
Linda W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 86
Reviewed 17 days ago
Usual favorite site, low people density, no screaming kids, great weather. Been coming for 35 years.
Amanda C
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 95
Reviewed 18 days ago
A nice site close to Restrooms and a beautiful view of the meadow of wildflowers. Site is a bit unleveled and has two sunken spots in the pavement area but not much of an issue with my 10 feet little camper. Trash/Recycling was across site but not noisy. No bathroom lights beaming at night which was very nice.
Samantha M
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 24
Reviewed 18 days ago
Nice campground but nothing near by to do. We stayed her 3 nights and no showers within a hours drive. Most of the sites were on an incline.
Shaina D
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site:104
Reviewed 19 days ago
So beautiful! Our site was right next to a lovely meadow. Clean bathrooms. Close to both parks, perfectly central. 20 min from Hume Lake for swimming. Very kid friendly. Will be back!
Oleskandr M
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 36
Reviewed 20 days ago
It is a wonderful place for camping, with easy access to a spectacular and vibrant trail to the grant tree!
Lydia D
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 44
Reviewed 21 days ago
Great stay in King’s Canyon! Stayed in site #44 and the trail to General Grant cut across right behind us.
Guinn D
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 110
Reviewed 21 days ago
Our campsite (111) was a small walk up the hill. While slightly exposed to the road, it looked much more private than many other sites. Close to the bathroom for my young kids but not close enough to be noisy. Gorgeous spot and you can walk right out to General Grant. Just an absolutely lovely stay and would absolutely go back.
Stacey T
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 20
Reviewed 22 days ago
Close to the restroom and water. The restroom is up a pretty steep incline, so be mindful of that. The space is also on a subtle slope, but otherwise good spot
Teresa B
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 40
Reviewed 22 days ago
We loved our particular campsite, and the location of the campground is very central for exploring SEKI. But we were a little disappointed in the bathrooms and the lack of camp hosts or ranger presence. There was no potable water during our visit, so we had to boil water. We didn’t receive any notice about this prior to arrival or we would have brought more water with us. The bathrooms were a pretty long walk from our loop, which was doable for us, but might be hard for those with less mobility. We also didn’t see a ranger or camp host in the campground during our entire 4 night stay. Thankfully, folks were pretty well behaved. But if there had been a problem, I’m nit sure who we would have turned to.
Lisa H
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 31
Reviewed 23 days ago
Incredible spot! Loved that it was the middle point for the highway for exploring and access. Deer at the campsite, so many squirrels, and a fun surprise glow party parade.
john s
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 67
Reviewed 24 days ago
We were in a travel trailer and this back in site has a pretty steep slope. It took some doing to get level. A good majority of the sites have some kind of slope to it. If i was looking again I would find something less than "moderate". Great campground!
Brett W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 22
Reviewed 24 days ago
There were too few bathrooms for the number of campers there were. Having one toilet as well in each and separating by gender made them even less accessible. Aside from this though the campgrounds were well spaced apart, scenic and easily accessible to the places we hoped to visti while in the park.
David R
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 52
Reviewed 25 days ago
Great camp ground high up in the National Park surrounded by huge trees. We were pulling a 20 foot travel trailer and reserved site 52. As we pulled around the loop we realized the site was facing the wrong direction and would not accommodate a 20 foot travel trailer. There was also a tent in the site…I tracked down a ranger and he assigned us another spot (#89), which again, was facing the wrong direction for a back in spot. So check your back in directions when reserving your site. Otherwise the campground is a great base camp for daily adventures. Bathrooms were clean although there was no soap. Bonus we had cell coverage (Verizon).
Andrea W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 30
Reviewed 25 days ago
Our campsite was right next to the bathroom/washing sinks and we had EVERYONE in the campground tromping through our space.
My dad had to abandon his site because online the pictures are deceiving flat. It was so sloped they couldn’t unhitch. There was no camp host or ranger to help and we were on the phone for over 2 hours trying to reach someone at Recreation.gov. We both ended up leaving our HORRIFIC experiences at Azalea and eating the money.
BE WARNED! This campground does not offer level or even reasonably sloped sites. The pictures are not accurate.
Madison W
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 106
Reviewed a month ago
Really beautiful campground. Every part of our site was sloped so it was hard to find a place for our tent. The bathrooms weren't very clean and the toilets were pretty much clogged the whole time. Super close to the store for stocking up on ice and firewood and people were friendly and respected quiet hours. We did not see a camp host during our stay
Daniel C
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 95
Reviewed a month ago
Hiking to the Grant tree from the campsite was a nice time!
Juan Lucas A
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 35
Reviewed a month ago
Really enjoyed this campground. Really beautiful, with lots of trees, wide spacing between sites, and excellent location to explore both Kings Canyons and Sequoia NPs. The site I stayed in was great, but off level for RVs. I noticed many other sites were pretty off level, with rigs needs many leveling block. The restrooms were old and not very good, so I mostly used my RV.
sharon o
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 100
Reviewed a month ago
Site 100 was a perfect site for our 2 tents and quiet experience. The site was pretty flat which allowed us to have great spots for our tents. The restrooms were close by and a water faucet was close also. We enjoyed being close to the market and the trail to the General Grant sequoia grove. The central location allowed easy access to both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park hiking and tourist sites.
Chad L
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 28
Reviewed a month ago
Great facilities, restrooms need more attention but park seemed short staffed. Staff showed dedication.
John K
Loop:Azalea
Site:Site: 93
Reviewed a month ago
The campsite itself was nice. The bathroom toilettes did not flush leaving tent campers little option. There was a broken water main at Grant Grove village requiring all drinking water be boiled. This was not disclosed when booking even though the Park Ranger stated this was the case for over a week. Some water spigots located in Azalea were posted, some were not. I saw no one checking or cleaning the facilities for the 2 days I was there. And with all online reservations there is no way to notify someone off issues and apparently no responsible parties. Bring back proper campground hosts and maintenance!
Popularity
Very busy · 84%
Busiest in July, when about 84% of sites are booked. Based on 3 years of reservations.
