Sunset Campground
The Quick Take
Sunset is the big, reliable workhorse of the Grant Grove area -- one of the largest campgrounds in the parks, spread across an open stand of mixed conifers just a short walk from Grant Grove Village. That proximity is both its greatest strength and its limitation. You get a camp store, the visitor center right across the road, and easy access to the General Grant Tree trail, but you are not exactly roughing it in the backcountry. Sites are spread out enough to feel spacious, and the lack of flush toilets and showers keeps it from feeling like a parking lot. The on-site amphitheater is a genuine highlight for families -- ranger programs here are some of the best in the Sierra. Choose Sunset if you want a solid base camp with services nearby and do not mind trading solitude for convenience.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 158 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
26 ADA-accessible campsites. Paved routes lead to campground facilities, including accessible flush restrooms. Near Sunset Campground, this amphitheater is just south of Grant Grove Village on Highway 180. A wide, paved, gently-sloped route leads from an unmarked, paved parking lot to the amphitheater. The nearest accessible restrooms are located at the visitor center or near campsite 26. The amphitheater features backless benches with companion seating available at the ends. All seating is on a moderate slope. 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 and the best weekends in July sell out within hours. Set a calendar reminder for 7 AM Pacific on your target date minus 30 days, and have your Recreation.gov account ready to go -- do not waste time creating one at checkout.
The General Grant Tree is a five-minute drive away, but most visitors hit it midday. Walk over before 8 AM when the parking lot is empty and the light filters through the sequoia canopy -- it is a completely different experience than the afternoon crowd scene.
There are no showers at Sunset, but Grant Grove Village has a small market and grill. Stock up on firewood there rather than hauling it in, and bring a solar shower bag if you are staying more than two nights -- the elevation keeps days warm but nights drop fast.
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Directions
From the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180, follow 180 for 15 minutes. The campground is directly across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
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