Potwisha Campground
Inside the park · 4 mi from Ash Mountain entrance
At 2,100 ft in oak and chaparral, Potwisha stays open all winter. Riverside sites on the Kaweah, closest to the entrance.
Price
$32
per night
Booking
Seasonal
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Potwisha's real edge is timing — it stays open when the sequoia groves close for snow. Value and booking both hold up outside peak summer.
See methodology →Best for
- Winter and shoulder-season campers
- Foothill trail hikers
- Anyone chasing snow-free camping
Good to know before booking
- Open all year — snow is rare at 2,100 ft
- Summer highs push 100°F
- Small RVs fit; big rigs cannot navigate the Generals Highway above
- Kaweah River sites go first
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- March – May, October – November
- Higher demand
- Spring wildflower weekends
- Weather note
- Hottest in-park campground in July and August.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
Tags
Location
Sequoia NP, CA
Inside the park · 4 mi from Ash Mountain entrance
36.517° N, 118.801° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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