Campground · CA
SUNSET CAMPGROUND (CA)
CA · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
SUNSET CAMPGROUND (CA) is generally easy to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in August (4/10) and eases to its lowest in September (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 56 tent-only sites
- 156 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 47 ft
Activities: OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, CAMPING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, BIKING
How much does it cost to camp at Sunset Campground (ca)?
ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, or annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. Group sites are a $60.00 flat rate fee, 50% Senior Pass and Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for group sites. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.