CM Campgrounds MapFederal campground finder

Cedar Grove Stock Campsite

California · National Park Service

Showers
Cedar Grove Stock Campsite — official Recreation.gov photo

Photo: Recreation.gov

About

Cedar Grove Stock campsite is located deep in the Kings Canyon of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. You are required to have stock animals to camp here. If you reserve a site and do not have stock your reservation will be cancelled with full cancellation fees.Cedar Grove campground is an equestrian campground only . One campsite, no trash service. What you pack in you must pack out. No potable water on site. Stream fed horse trough, restroom is a porta potty, RV parking and tent site with picnic table, food storage and bear box are provided at Cedar Grove Stock campground. Pay shower and market available short walk or drive at nearby Cedar Grove Village.Oak and Cedar accent the campground which sits in the base of the canyon near the Kings River; the granite walls of the canyon tower above. This region is characterized by hot days and cool nights during summer.Mist Falls is a 4-mile hike from Roads End Permit Station. Roads End also offers the Bubbs creek and Kanawyer trails, or you can visit John Muir Rock. Zumwalt Meadow trail connects to Roaring River Falls nearby Knapps Cabin. Don Cecil trail can be taken to lookout peak or Hotel Creek trail can be taken to another lookout. Grizzly Falls is popular and Boyden Cavern offers several daily cave tours. Cedar Grove Campgrounds, Cedar Grove Visitor Center, amphitheater for evening programs, and Cedar Grove Market/Lodge are also nearby.Cedar Grove trails include Hotel Creek, Don Cecil, Roaring River Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Kanawyer, and Mist Falls. Roads End offers access to the backcountry of Kings Canyon. Backcountry permits are available for overnight stays. Roadside river access is abundant for barbless fishing. Boyden Cavern (with daily tours) and Grizzly Falls are popular destinations in the nearby USNFS land. Stop by the Cedar Grove Visitor Center or attend an interpretive evening campfire ranger program at the amphitheater for more fun and learning.

Directions

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. Enter through the Kings Canyon National Park entrance (Big Stump Entrance Station) and stay on Hwy 180 for 30 miles to Cedar Grove. Once in Cedar Grove, turn off Hwy 180 onto North Side Dr. for the Motor Nature Trail. Follow the signs for the Pack Station. You will pass the Hotel Creek trailhead before arriving at the Pack Station and Cedar Grove Stock Campsite. The stock site is across the street from the Pack Station.

Location

Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.

Details

State
California
City / area
—
Agency
National Park Service
Parent area
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$40 / night
Rating
5.00 / 5 (1 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Horse

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Nearby campgrounds