This was wounderful. I've been here twice! My first time here my family and I were in the smallest…read morecampground. (it was 5 feet away from 1 of about 15 little streams. when I slept, I loved the sound of water through my ears. Its DEFINETLY worth the wait even with bumpy roads, highly reccomend! 5 stars!

This place was a dream! I've camped my entire life and literally just found the best place ever!…read moreHighly recommend! Roads to get there are smaller and a bit bumpy but nothing to worry about! Took my 22 ft motorhome and it was easy. 5 Stars!

These RV camp grounds can be deceiving. This one is surviving on its location adjacent a National…read morePark. Otherwise it has nothing going for it. It's old, rundown, and unkept. There is no onsite management. RV campsites are jumbled together and it's hard to define the spaces. If you make a reservation on-line, there is no site selection on line. When you arrive to check in, you have to select your own site and then find it. I recommend you drive around and select the best one. Most are uneven and missing amenities: table, fire pit. Also, if you just arrive without a reservation, there appears to be a form to fill out with your credit card information. So essentially, you dont need a reservation. Just show up, fill out the form, give them a bogus credit card number, drop it on the box and walla, you can stay for free. Good Luck

Stayed over two weeks here. Paid online & easy in and out. Lots of friendly residents & nice…read moreproximity to the national parks. Super dog friendly & the spots were great. No issues with anything. The only thing I could see someone having problems with is if they don't have enough sewer hose to reach to the back of the camper since the electric, water & sewer are all the back (at least for my spot - 50 and spots close to me). I had to use my extra hose which was totally fine but just keep in mind when choosing an available spot.

My family has been camping at Buckeye Flats Campground for over 50 years, starting with my grandma…read moreand her best friend Sylvia. The scenery is beautiful, the river is peaceful, and the campground has a charm that keeps us coming back year after year. It's a special place full of memories for our family.

Best camping place ever it's a wonderful place to take the entire family of just the wife..read more

We love staying a little off the beaten path when road-tripping to national parks, especially…read moreplaces where we can cook and spread out. Traveling with three kids and a dog, we also need space and at least two bathrooms, and this place delivered for first visit to Sequoia/Kings Canyon. This location is closest to the Kings Canyon entrance, and the drive is beautiful. If you're visiting in winter, just be prepared. After December, the highway into the park can close due to weather -- this happened to us for a couple of days - snowed before followed rain. The alternate route is possible but very long. We stayed four days and had flexibility, but definitely bring chains if you're visiting in winter. The property has RV spots and rental homes. We stayed in a three-bedroom house with 2 baths with 5 people (and a small dog) for 5 days/4 nights for New Year's and had plenty of space. The home was comfortable, with a full kitchen and included a gas BBQ, dishes, and cookware. A few small things would make it even better: more kitchen utensils and serving plates/bowls, plus extra towels. We were a family of five with a dog visiting during very rainy weather, and towels went fast. It would also be more convenient if the washer/dryer were in the unit instead of shared at the office/library. Important tip: bring all your food and drinks with you. There is no store or grocery nearby, and this is not a "pick it up down the road" situation. The closest grocery stores are in Woodlake or Visalia, about a 45-minute drive EACH WAY. Bee stopped in Visalia on the way in at Winco to buy food. The internet was surprisingly excellent -- fast and reliable. We also loved the wildlife around the property. We saw lots of animals, but especially enjoyed the friendly cats that stopped by and the silly quails wandering around. Overall, this is a peaceful, family- and dog-friendly place with a lot of character. If you're looking for a quiet home base near Kings Canyon and Sequoia and don't mind being remote, we'd definitely recommend it and would stay here again.

Beautiful spot, close to the Sequoias, friendly staff, Andrea was super nice and helpful. Highly…read morerecommended.

Founded in 1993 by Dale Anderson. Cat Haven opened in 1998 on 93 acres of land. They offer guided…read moretours, special tours, memberships, adopt a cat, volunteer, educational programs, conservation projects and more. Plus they have a gift shop! I'm told it may be an online shop soon! We've visited this area a few times before on our way to Kings Canyon National Park. This trip we decided to stop by and take a tour. I'm really glad we did! The lady that did the tour was very informative and thorough. If you can't get a good picture of the cats they offer a beautiful photo book of each cat in the gift shop. Or a t-shirt with the paw prints from the cat of your choosing. Very cool. During the tour some of the cats were awake so I managed to snap a few good photos. Be prepared to walk up and down some steep inclines. They do offer a golf cart guided tour if you call in advance. It's so nice to find a place dedicated to the care and survival of these cats. Till next trip, I'll look forward to seeing these cats again.

This wasn't on the plan but we visited this place based on a hunch that we could give this pit stop…read morea try after seeing their billboards on the highway. No regrets at all. They are a conservation effort to providing safe haven for many kinds of cats - lions, mountain lions, tigers, jaguars. leopards, bob cats, lynx etc. They offer only guided tours, every half hour. Every tour is about 1.5-2 hours long. Very good and very informative. Our host was wonderful at answering questions and very knowledgeable. She kept the momentum with interesting facts and kept kids engaged. Highly recommend!!

Rio Sierra River Resort is my favorite place to stay, period. Everything about it is amazing, from…read morethe river to the rooms, perfect. It has become a destination to me, not just an overnight pass-through. The staff are so attentive, just let them know if you need anything. I just recently stayed and can't wait to return. If you do have concerns, such as the cancelation policy, you should contact them in advance to clarify that.

Had a fabulous time staying in three rivers and visiting the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national…read moreparks. The Rio, Sierra River House is a great place to stay. We stayed in the deluxe queen studio. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. . It has a full kitchen and a full wall of windows overlooking the river! There was a great little deck with a table and chairs for eating breakfast and enjoying the view. The property had a great beach area with several nice spaces with canopies and chairs for guest to relax in. And plenty of space for all of the guests to enjoy . The River was clear and deep enough to swim in.. it was not very cold but was refreshing in the summer heat after a day spent up at the national parks. The room was wonderful . The kitchen was fully stocked with pots pans utensils , dishes, etc. the beds were comfortable there were plenty of blankets and towels etc. The host was very welcoming and responsive when we reached out with questions and there were instructions, request, and a lot of good suggestions for enjoying our stay provided in a paper that was left in the room.. I would definitely recommend the spot, I plan to come back to visit the Area again and couldn't imagine staying anywhere else

This is the best place that you could possibly go where the best place to take your children to any…read morecamp I went from the time I was extremely young till the time. I am 56 now and my parents used to go to the marriage retreat every year for over 50 years. It is the most beautiful place you could ever want to be and you just feel this wonderful spirit of God all around you

The lake was absolutely beautiful and everyone was so nice. The amount of hard work the staff put…read moreinto this camp is incredible. The staff that works in the pondy kitchen are amazing. And the food was great. Love to come visit again sometime soon. Highly recommended this to people needing fresh air, great community and a great view.

This was my first time in Sunset Campground and second trip to Kings Canyon. I read Yelp for some…read moretips and although I found some information, this time I gathered more detailed info I wish I had found: *Also, this trip we had 4 sites, but best was site #40* 48 was good and large and near 40. 27 and 44 were okay. 1. It is true. Site 40 is probably the best of the sites, and the one next to it. The sunset view is insane. You can also see in the distance the layers of mountains and trees that seem to go into infinity. These sites are usually taken very quickly when the reservation opens so if you can't get it, you can always walk here from your site to see the sunset. Just don't disturb the occupants when you walk past their setup. 2. Yes, there seems to be constant firewood to be gathered albeit in amorphous shapes and sizes. They burn good (went in July where everything was pretty dry). I only brought with me one bundle of purchased firewood and left with about 3 pieces back... Tons of firewood can be found when you walk to the trail that takes you to General Grant. 3. Site #27. Best to stay a site distance away from the restrooms as I noticed some people will walk across my site to get to them (really depends where). But it had a really close water source and restrooms right there. Two Parking spots. 4. MOST SITES HAD ONE PARKING ONLY. Read carefully as my friend assumed their site had 2 parking spots each but that wasn't the case. You can't park on anything except asphalt they said. 5. There is overflow parking and for what i saw, it was fairly spacious and had empty spots available on a weekend when I started my hike. It's near the check in booth for the campground. 6. Hume lake is 30 mins drive and people kayak here, take a dip in the water (don't go far), and fish too. I only caught fish the size of my hand so they were all released. 7. Sequoia Lake is PRIVATE and owned by the YMCA, so you can't go there. 8. Market is very close but should drive there. Anything you need they'll have, ice, cooking oil, ice cream, etc. Highly recommended even if it was full. It didn't feel too crowded and people seemed to respect quiet hours. The air was clean and full of oxygen. The view of the sunset was the best part **I hope you find these tips Helpful, helps me know if it's worth writing about this as I am usually a food reviewer person** Thanks! Happy camping.

Is it beautiful? Yes But the camp sites are a little close…read moretogether. The bathroom really needed a deep clean by the time we checked in on Sunday and two out of the four stalls were out of order. The bear boxes were very large, which we appreciated. But our site (60) was right on the road, so lots of road noise at night. Also, very close to the main road so you could hear cars driving. People were very loud after hours, and kept lights on their RVs. So this took away from the experience for sure. Overall, it's a national park campsite so you get what you get to be in the national park It was reasonably priced

As part of our quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks, we set off on a six week road trip. I…read morehave a personal rule: I only count a national park as "visited" if I actually spend time there, hike or walk through it, and truly experience it. On this trip, we visited 14 national parks, and Sequoia National Park was one of the absolute highlights. The drive into the park is spectacular. Climbing from the valley into the Sierra Nevada, the scenery changes with every curve of the road until suddenly you find yourself surrounded by forests of giant sequoias. It is an unforgettable entrance and sets the stage for everything that follows. We stayed between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and dedicated five full days to exploring both. It was the perfect amount of time because every day brought new trails, new views, and another reason to stop in amazement. Of course, we visited the famous groves, including General Sherman, the largest tree on Earth by volume. Even though these areas are popular, we purposely visited before schools were out for the summer and avoided weekends, so the crowds were very manageable. Even so, my favorite hikes were the quieter ones, where there were fewer people and it felt like I had the forest almost to myself. There is something deeply humbling about standing among these giants. Some of these trees have been alive for more than 2,000 years. They were already ancient long before our country even existed. I found myself slowing down, placing my hand on their massive trunks, sitting quietly, and simply absorbing the peace of the forest. Whether or not trees have energy is up to each person to decide, but I certainly left feeling calmer, smaller, and full of wonder. Beyond the giant sequoias, the park offers spectacular granite cliffs, rushing rivers, alpine meadows, waterfalls, and an incredible variety of wildlife. Every trail seemed to reveal something different, making each hike feel like its own adventure. Sequoia National Park is more than just a place to check off a list. It is a place to slow down, look up, breathe deeply, and remember just how extraordinary nature can be. If you have the time, don't rush through it. Spend several days exploring both Sequoia and neighboring Kings Canyon. The giant trees may be the stars of the park, but the entire landscape is magnificent. This is one of those parks that stays with you long after you leave.

A day of driving down Highway 180. Found scenic turnouts, a beautiful river, Boyden Cavern, lovely…read moreplants, scenic views and of course giant sequoia trees! Boyden Cavern has a super steep walkway entrance. So for those of you with any physical issues it could be a huge problem. (We didn't go inside this trip) The view of the river from this area is lovely. They also have a gift shop with various treasures and bathroom stalls near the parking lot. This part of the road is only open part of the year. From late April to mid November depending on the snow fall level. Definitely bring your own water, snacks and a bag lunch. Can't beat the view!

sequioa national park in the spring time is so beautiful! lodgepole campsite was great w/ other…read morecampers at next door campsites and attentive rangers. the trailhead for tokopah falls is a 2 min walk away from the middle of the camp grounds. site 76: one "block" away from the river but close to the main road. only single parking spot right in front per campsite so the 2nd car parked a little farther away. bear box was right next to the picnic table w/ enough space for 6 ppl's worth of food, cooking gear and all toiletries. trash cans and bathrooms are within short reasonable walking distance. closest spicket was across the street but we washed out dishes at a sink in front of the bathroom. *research and prep well for bear safety including storing ALL proper items in the bear bins before booking a campsite! *bring a lantern into the bathroom b/c there's no lights in there! *end of may was 35 deg at night so super cold so definitely bring enough cloths and layers to sleep in!! day time in the sun is quite warm and nice

I'd give this place a 4.5 stars if I could. They lost half a star because the bathrooms were…read moredisgusting. It appeared they cleaned it maybe once a day. But it was stocked with toilet paper. Other than that the campgrounds was great. I love the fact the market is reasonably priced. They have a Cafe, showers, cleaner restrooms, and a laundry facility. The campsite was beautiful. Not too many bugs. Everywhere you looked it was beautiful. There's lots of campsites nearby but not too close. Our campsite was 202, right behind the large rock and pretty close to the river. It was nice hearing the rush of water throughout the day. The bathroom was close enough except for during the the night. Knowing that bears are in the area made it really scary going in the middle of the night. Wear a headlamp, it's much better than a flashlight. The shuttle will come inside the campgrounds and pick you up near the restrooms in the main parking lot. There are a few trails for hiking (which we didn't have time to do). I do recommend if traveling with another family to work out the food situation because there's only one bear box per site. One large cooler can fir or two smaller ones. One large and one small cooler will not fit in the box. ALL food, snack, even perfume, & body spry should be put into the bear box.