Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located at a lower elevation than many other sites in Sequoia National Park, Potwisha Campground offers a unique <strong>oak woodland setting</strong> that remains accessible year-round. It serves as an excellent base camp for those entering the park via the Ash Mountain entrance. This campground provides a rustic experience focused on the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a distinct climate and atmosphere compared to the higher-elevation giant sequoia groves located further up the mountain.</p>
<h2>Location & Surroundings</h2>
<p>The park is situated at approximately 2,100 feet, nestled along the <strong>Marble Fork of the Kaweah River</strong>. Because of its lower elevation, temperatures are significantly warmer here, making it a popular choice for winter and spring camping when higher sites are under snow. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, ancient oaks, and diverse wildlife. Visitors often find themselves surrounded by the sights and sounds of the river, providing a <strong>serene natural backdrop</strong> for their stay.</p>
<h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2>
<p>As a National Park Service facility, Potwisha prioritizes a back-to-nature atmosphere rather than resort-style luxuries. RVers will find <strong>potable water and a dump station</strong> available for use, though there are no individual hookups at the sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, a fire ring, and a <strong>mandatory bear-resistant food locker</strong> to ensure safety within active wildlife territory. Flush toilets are centrally located within the loops, maintaining a balance between convenience and rugged outdoor living.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2>
<p>Staying here puts travelers just minutes away from the <strong>Hospital Rock picnic area</strong>, where guests can explore Native American petroglyphs and grinding stones. A short drive up the winding Generals Highway leads to the <strong>Giant Forest</strong>, home to the world-famous General Sherman Tree and the Congress Trail. Hikers can also access the Middle Fork Trail nearby, which offers stunning views of Moro Rock and the rugged canyon landscapes that define this legendary California region.</p>
<h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2>
<p>Potwisha is an ideal choice for <strong>self-contained RVers</strong> who appreciate a quiet, primitive camping experience without the need for electricity or Wi-Fi. It is particularly well-suited for travelers with smaller rigs, as site lengths are generally limited to 24 feet. Nature enthusiasts who enjoy <strong>birdwatching and river access</strong> will find the foothills environment refreshing, while those looking to beat the mountain snow in early spring will appreciate the temperate climate of this lower-elevation gem.</p>



Sequoia National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It is home to the world's largest trees, the giant sequoias. The park is known for its giant sequoia groves, rugged mountain landscapes, and deep canyons. Visitors can explore the park's many trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas. The park also offers a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. Sequoia National Park is a great place to explore the beauty of nature and experience the wonders of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Sequoia/Potwisha

Discover Potwisha Campground in Sequoia National Park, CA. Enjoy river access and oak woodlands near the Ash Mountain entrance. Perfect for rustic RVing!

Potwisha Campground, Sequoia National Park, CA | RV Guide

I brought my 32’ travel trailer up to this campground and let me say, it was not a drive for the faint of heart.  I would likely not bring that large of a trailer up to this campground again… ideally, your trailer will not be much longer than 25’ for this campground.  It isn’t impossible, but the road up is steep and narrow with little room for error.  Most of the campsites are VERY unleveled so bring lots of leveling blocks if traveling with a camper/RV.  The saving grace was that we camped at the beginning of December, so the road up was not busy and neither was the campground. Getting a trailer up there in summer or even spring or fall would be a difficult task I’m sure.  We stayed in campsite #17 which unfortunately was on a steep downhill slope - I wasn’t quite able to get my trailer leveled all the way.  If I were to bring a trailer up again I would choose somewhere around sites 36-40 as those appeared to be much more level.  The dump station seemed to be too tight for me to pull into, so I didn’t risk it and dumped at home.  Campground bathrooms were clean, campground was clean and peaceful and was overall a great stay.

Beautiful campsite and great location with flush toilets, faucets, hand soap, and bear boxes to store food and scented products in. There’s no service but otherwise great and affordable spot near the entrance to the Sequoia National Park. It’s in the foothills which is also nice as it stays warmer than higher up in the mountain. Don’t be fooled however as it’s about 10-20° F warmer at this campsite than it is at the top of the park. Also beware lots of squirrels, birds, and acorns falling all the time. We went in November. Barely any snow but I heard it can get snowier and less crowded in February

This is a great campsite for family or solo travelers. Flush toilets, sinks inside and outside the bathroom, and they're well lit at night.  Certain sites are more open then others, we were in 35 and was able to put a pop-up camper right under the tree.  Quiet neighbors and maintained area.  Seemed pretty close to all the spots you want to visit in Sequoia, not sure about Kings Canyon since we didn't stay long enough for that.  We would stay here again.

The Campsite is easy to find at the beginning of the park, when looking at the forecast look at Three Rivers not the National Park. The tent pads are rocky and definitely not level. The worst part though was the hornets, NOT BEES! Everytime we took any food out we were swarmed. They do bite to get you away so they can steal food. My kids were literally in tears hiding in the tent till dark for any kind of food.

Perfect location and a short walk to the river.  Clean flush toilet.  A short drive to Sequoia trees and Moro Rock.  Some sites are not level and lots of shrub.  But there are beautiful sites we saw and will book next time.  Yes, coming back. The children enjoyed this campground.

Camped here a few nights during 4th July week and like other reviewers said, this campground is at least 10-15c hotter than at higher elevation at lodgepole.
We had a trailer at site 23 and an RV at site 22 close to the entrance. Site 22 is nice and shady but it barely fits our 24 ft camper. Site 23 gets a lot of sun, with shades closer to the trees. No firewood or charcoal allowed while we were there.
These sites are close to the dumpster and we heard the garbage truck bright and early at 7am one day.
The bathrooms were ok clean. There is an RV dump station across the road but someone cut off the hose connector, fortunately there is a faucet near the bathroom to fill water. Rangers came by every day and people were respectful.
I would come to this site again but in the spring or fall in cooler weather. We left the day after July 4th and beware the line to get into the park from hwy 189 was miles long.

Wow, the campground was great, campsites spaced out. No guard on duty. Best you have reservations first. Location to Sequoia National Park not too far but the road is challenging to get here, a lot of curves. Maybe, one of my favorite CG. Just a beautiful area.

Nice quiet campground in Sequoia National Park. Spaces are good size , must choose  site well as some are in incline.

Good location, near the entrance and good start to the day to start driving up to Sherman tree and/ or Moro rock. Trail to see the waterfalls is right inside which is very convenient. Bathrooms are well kept and everyone was respectful of the campground rules. You can see the stars and moon at night so well. Very quiet and can hear the river behind you. I personally liked the lower campground number 23.

Camped at site #22. Pretty secluded camp site next to the creek. Wasn’t too close to the other campsites. We tent camped and still had a huge amount of space. Stayed for one night mid Oct ‘24 and there were no campfires allowed which was a bummer. Wasn’t too cold either since we’re at the base of sequoia. Only ever seen a park ranger once when we were packing up to leave. Bathrooms were well maintained and had soap and toilet paper always on deck. Bear lockers were exceptionally large. Its our first time camping in bear territory and we were kind of nervous we wouldn’t be able to fit all our things. It fit our 65 qt and 48 qt cooler + 22 inch black stone with extra room to spare for all our other scented items.

Stayed one night on our way leaving the parks. Suited us nicely. Nice campground with spacious sites. Trees on most sites. Site 9 has a skunk den next door 🦨

We stayed here for two nights as part of a two week long trip. This campground was one of my favorites. The sites are decently spaced and most are shaded. Our particular campsite was next to the creek which gave us the beautiful sound of rushing water all night. Every site has bear boxes with plenty of room for everything. The bathrooms were clean and there is a water fountain available.

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