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NRSO |
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Sentinel Campground in Cedar Grove is nestled in the stunning Kings Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the United States. With views of a lovely meadow central to the campground, the sound of the Kings River, and glowing mountainsides just beyond the trees, Sentinel Campground is a wonderful place for families to spend time in the great outdoors. |
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From Fresno, CA, follow California State Highway 180 East to Cedar Grove. Sentinel Campground is on the left (north) side of the road. |
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Each site in Sentinel Campground provides a fire ring, picnic table and large bear-proof food storage box. The roads through Sentinel Campground are paved, making it easier for both RVs and smaller cars to access the entire campground. There are five comfort stations throughout the campground, all with flush toilets, a large sink for dish-washing, and drinking water. The Cedar Grove Visitor Center is located just outside Sentinel Campground, and Cedar Grove Village is across the street and offers a convenience store, gift shop, snack bar, hotel, showers and laundry. |
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Sentinel Campground |
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148140 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=148140&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Temperatures in Cedar Grove can range from 30 to 100 degrees Farenheit during the season. The 30 miles from Grant Grove takes approximately one hour of driving time, due to winding roads and numerous switch backs. There are no gas stations in Cedar Grove. There is no cellphone service or Wifi in Cedar Grove. Payphones are available. There are no electric or water hookups for RVs. There is no dump station for RVs in Cedar Grove. A California State Fishing License is required for fishing. You may use dead and down wood for campfires in your campsite's provided campfire ring. Please do not bring your own firewood from outside the park. Many invasive species are present in firewood and can damage the park's fragile ecosystem. Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. American Black Bears are present and active in Cedar Grove. Any scented items, garbage, and especially food must be properly stored in the bear-proof food storage boxes provided in each campsite. Food and scented items must not be left in your vehicle, backpacks or coolers. The food storage box dimensions are 28" high x 36" deep x 48" wide. |
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Boyden Cave, Hume Lake, Grizzly Falls, Mist Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, Sequoia Groves and numerous hiking trails attract visitors to this area. Campfire stories, nature and wildlife presentations, and ranger-led hikes are also available during most of the season. |
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Tall granite mountainsides cradle the south fork of the Kings River, as streams and creeks feed the river with snowmelt from higher elevations. Abundant wildlife roam through the tall ponderosa pine and incense cedar trees, meadows and along riversides. Hikes into the backcountry out of Cedar Grove will give visitors an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Kings Canyon National Park. |
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Cedar Grove provides a plethora of hiking trails, from the hiking newcomer to the avid backpacker, and everyone in between. Day hikers can hike to Mist Falls, Cedar Grove Overlook, around the peaceful Kanawyer Loop along the Kings River, through Zumwalt Meadow, and more. Visitors can also fish for trout in the Kings River, or take a scenic horseback ride through the canyon with the Cedar Grove Pack Station. |