A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Sheep Creek is a practical basecamp for a wide range of park activities: day hikes to Mist Falls, Cedar Grove Overlook, Zumwalt Meadow and the Kanawyer Loop start from Cedar Grove, anglers fish for trout in the Kings River, and the Cedar Grove Pack Station runs scenic horseback trips into the canyon. Ranger-led hikes, evening campfire programs and interpretive talks are offered during most of the season.
Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 107 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
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| Site: 01 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 02 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 04 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 06 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 07 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 09 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 10 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 107 no-hookup individual sites.
47050 Generals Highway
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“We loved the location and our spot felt quite private despite the full campground. The only complaint I have is that someone stole our camp chairs, table and dog tether while we were exploring for the day. That's never happened to us before.”
“Lots of free firewood be sure to bring an axe, clean campground, a skink to wash dishes, flushable toilets, and water faucets. ”
“Sheep Creek campground was well maintained and a great spot to camp to explore Kings Canyon. I would definitely look for a spot here again when going back. ”
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| Site: 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 32 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 33 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 34 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 35 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 36 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 37 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 38 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 39 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Site: 41 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 68 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 172 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 178 mi from campground
$61/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 181 mi from campground
$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 7 hr · from $319/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 4 hr · from $349/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 1 hr–6 hr · from $515/person
For June weekends, book about 30 days ahead. Three in four June Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 23 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 30 days ahead | 32 days ahead | 29 days ahead | 30 days ahead |
| June | 23 days ahead | 30 days ahead | 23 days ahead | 31 days ahead |
| July | 25 days ahead | 30 days ahead | 24 days ahead | 30 days ahead |
| August | 10 days ahead | 24 days ahead | 15 days ahead | 30 days ahead |
| September | 13 days ahead | 24 days ahead | 13 days ahead | 26 days ahead |
| October | 25 days ahead | 29 days ahead | — | — |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (4,313 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 5 hr · from $299/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 4 hr–8 hr · from $299/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 4 hr · from $349/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 1.5 hr · from $225/person
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 5 hr · from $189/person
107 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
107 sites · $32/night
Loops: Sheep Creek loop (107)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
