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Azalea Campground

110 sites · $16–$32 · Reservations · RVs to 47 ft

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Reservations$16–$32 / night

Reserve a site ↗Booking and payment are handled by Recreation.gov.

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110Sites

110Reservable

$16–$32Per night

47 ftRVs

Reservations

From November until May, Azaela Campground has 20 sites open on a first-come, first-served basis. When sites are first-come, first-served, payment is done through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Please download the app before coming to the park (www.recreation.gov/mobile-app). Cellular service is very limited. As long as the app is installed prior to arrival, payment will work even when a device does not have internet connection. For those same 20 sites, reservations for the summer begin in early January and can be made up to four months in advance of your stay. 90 additional sites open about two weeks later.

Fees

Camping Fee for Tent and RV Sites

This fee is charged for standard sites that accommodate up to 6 people, and is charged per night. During winter, from November 1, 2023, to May 7, 2024, only 20 sites are available and all are first-come, first-served. During this time, fees are cashless and must be paid by a QR code scan using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app before visiting. Payment through the app will work with or without cell reception. The app might be able to be downloaded using WiFi at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center.

$32.00

Senior/Access Camping Fee-Tent and RVs

Fee is valid for up to six people at a campsite. Valid with America the Beautiful Senior or Access passes. During winter, from November 1, 2023, to May 7, 2024, only 20 sites are available and all are first-come, first-served. During this time, fees are cashless and must be paid by a QR code scan using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the app before visiting. Payment through the app will work with or without cell reception. The app might be downloaded using WiFi at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center.

$16.00

Season & hours

Azalea campground is open year-round. In winter, only the main loop remains open, with capacity reduced to 20 sites on a first-come, first-served basis.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · year round
Firewood for sale · seasonal
Ice for sale · year round
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · year round
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 47 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 30 ft
RV notes	The length of RV or trailer that can be accommodated varies by site. Site 93 can accommodate RVs up to 47 feet in length. The campground has no hookups or dump stations. The nearest dump stations (summer only) are located at Dorst Creek Campground (when open) in Sequoia National Park, or Princess Campground (Hwy 180 at Hume Lake junction) in Sequoia National Forest. Generators are allowed between 9 am to 9 pm.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Park fire restrictions may change depending on weather and conditions. Check the current restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
Wheelchair	The campground road is paved and relatively flat.
ADA	Site 30 is designated accessible. It is relatively level with a tent pad and firm and stable surfaces. The site features an accessible parking space, an extended picnic table, a raised fire ring, and connects to the fee station and accessible restroom via the flat, paved campground road.
Cell	A pay phone is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Internet	WiFi is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
Also	In winter, campsites may be snow covered.

Getting there

Azalea Drive, Grant Grove, CA 93633

This campground is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the Kings Canyon entrance, in the Grant Grove area. Services can be found in Grant Grove Village.

Contact

(559) 565-3341 · SEKI_Information@nps.gov

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About Azalea

The campground is open year-round but has seasonal restrictions during the winter. May through October: Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. November through April: The campground reduces to only one loop with 20 sites. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

Photos

A tent in a campsite — Azalea Campground is a popular destination for tent campers. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

45°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

59°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

39°F

Partly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

46°F

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Night

33°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

40°F

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

30°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

45°F

Partly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

This campground is at 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer. Winters are cold and snowy.

Rules

Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm Gates open/close at 12 pm on open and close dates. Check-in at 12 pm or later. Check out before 12 pm. If you have not checked in by noon on the second day of your reserved, your reserved site may be considered unoccupied and opened to new campers. Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.