Sheep Creek Campground
The Quick Take
Sheep Creek sits at the confluence of its namesake creek and the South Fork of the Kings River, right on the floor of Kings Canyon — one of the deepest canyons in North America. That location is the whole pitch. You are surrounded by granite walls that climb thousands of feet on either side, with river access steps from your tent. The campground is large enough that it rarely feels cramped, yet it is close enough to Cedar Grove Village to walk for supplies. The trade-off is real: no flush toilets, no showers, no cell service, and a winding thirty-mile drive from the park entrance that keeps casual visitors away. Bears are extremely active here, so the metal food lockers at every site are not optional decoration. This is the campground for people who want a proper canyon-floor basecamp without the crowds of Sentinel, and who do not mind roughing it a little for a dramatically better setting.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 111 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. Maximum length: 30 feet. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
The campground is paved. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Rules to Know
- Fires:Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees.
- Bear Safety:Black bears are active in this area.
- Checkout:Check out before 12 pm.
Pro Tips
Reservations open exactly one month out on a rolling basis — set a calendar reminder for 7 AM Pacific on your target date, because prime summer weekends fill within hours. Mid-week arrivals in June or late August are your best shot at a last-minute grab.
The Mist Falls trail starts just up the road at Roads End and is the signature Cedar Grove hike — get on it before 8 AM to beat the heat on the exposed sections. The trail follows the river and the payoff is one of the largest waterfalls in the park, best in early summer when snowmelt is peaking.
There are no showers anywhere in Cedar Grove, full stop. Bring biodegradable soap and a solar shower bag, or embrace the river. Also, the camp store in the village has limited and expensive provisions — stock up on groceries in Fresno before you make the drive in.
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Directions
Sheep Creek Campground is located 31 miles from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Cedar Grove area. The entrance is along Highway 180.
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