Potwisha Campground

$32.00/night

Show on map559-565-3714ashley_occhipinti@nps.gov
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3714.

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 37 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 35 of 37 sites
  • Picnic table: all 37 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 37 sites
  • ADA accessible: 2 of 37 sites
  • Longest RV: 49 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, RV/MOTORHOME, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 0.2 mi

Nearest water fill: 10.5 mi

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. Failure to notify the campground prior to 12:00 pm noon the day following scheduled arrival may result in your reservation being cancelled.

Directions

Potwisha Campground is easily accessed from Visalia, California, and Highway 99. Follow Highway 198 east from Visalia for 36 miles, until you reach the Ash Mountain Entrance Station. The campground is located 4 miles beyond the entrance station on the left, or north, side of the road. Please visit our website for more specific driving directions, as well as area maps.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

829 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Daniel R
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Reviewed 9 days ago
Nice campground
Vic D
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Reviewed 11 days ago
Our truck broke down at the campground and had to be towed. A stressful incident was made tolerable by the great customer service received by Benjamin. He stayed in constant communication with us, helping us extend our stay and reassuring us. His help was the best part of the ordeal. The camp ground was great and in a great location. We would definitely go back.
Brian O
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Reviewed 13 days ago
Wonderful little campground Nice neighbors, clean bathroom well organized Easy in and out absolutely no hassle whatsoever very nice
Karen H
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Reviewed 14 days ago
Good location but the driveway is not level so I couldn't park and sleep in my vehicle. I ended up leaving and getting a hotel room in three rivers.
Theresa N
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Reviewed 15 days ago
The campsites were very crowded. Ours was actually missing the picnic table. We later saw one site that had an extra and moved it to ours. Neighbors played loud music all afternoon. Not the best experience.
Daisy A
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Reviewed 17 days ago
Great spot! Close to the river and bathrooms were clean
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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 7% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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