Azalea Campground

Azalea Campground

Azalea Campground is a National Park Service campground in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park, California, at 6,500 feet among sequoias, sugar pines and white firs. With 110 sites, year-round operation and one site (93) rated for an RV up to 47 feet, it is the most flexible in-park base for RVers who can dry camp and want the General Grant Tree and Grant Grove Village a short drive away.

Azalea Campground at a glance

Hookups	None; dump available
Sites	110
Max RV length	47-ft RV / 30-ft trailer
Cost	$32
Fees	Park entrance is separate; limited winter inventory.
Reservations	Up to 4 months; winter differs
Season	Year-round (reduced sites Nov-Apr, first-come first-served)
Elevation	6,500 feet
Dump station	No on-site (nearest at Princess Campground on Hwy 180, summer only)

Source-backed: Official NPS campground page (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.

Why RVers stay here

Every site is dry camping: no hookups and no on-site dump station (the nearest is Princess Campground on Highway 180, summer only). You get potable water, flush toilets, a picnic table, fire ring and bear locker, but no showers. The fee is $32 per night, reserved on a four-month rolling window on Recreation.gov from May through October; November through April drops to one 20-site first-come, first-served loop paid via Scan & Pay, so install the app before you lose signal. The trailer ceiling is 30 feet and other pads vary, so the individual site record controls fit. Large rigs should arrive via Highway 180 and the Kings Canyon entrance and avoid the restricted Generals Highway segment. Generator hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

✓Site 93 is rated for an RV up to 47 feet, rare long-rig inventory inside a national park

✓Open year-round, with a 20-site winter loop when most Sierra campgrounds close

✓Grant Grove Village (visitor center, market, restaurant) and the General Grant Tree are close

✓Predictable $32 fee, potable water and flush toilets

✓Highway 180 approach avoids the Generals Highway big-rig restriction

!No hookups and no dump station on-site; the nearest dump is seasonal at Princess Campground

!The 47-foot figure applies to site 93 only; trailers cap at 30 feet and other pads are shorter

!Winter is first-come, first-served with limited cell service; no showers at any time

What our guides say about Azalea Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Full review

Azalea Campground, Kings Canyon: Sites & RV Limits (2026)

A verified 2026 Azalea Campground review covering all 110 sites, the $32 fee, site 93's 47-foot RV record, 30-foot trailer limit, reservations, winter camping, and bear rules.

Regional guide

Sequoia & Kings Canyon RV Camping: Campgrounds Among the Giants

Azalea is the campground many RVers should target: it is open year-round, reached via Highway 180, and has one unusually long RV record. Site 93 can accommodate an RV up to 47 feet, while the campground trailer ceiling is 30 feet. Other pads can be shorter, so the individual record—not the campground headline—controls.

The campground sits at 6,500 feet elevation in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon, surrounded by a mixed conifer forest of sequoias, sugar pines, and white firs. The 110 sites are spread across several loops, each with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and a bear-proof metal food storage box. Flush toilets and potable water are available throughout. There are no showers.

During the main May-through-October season, sites use a four-month rolling reservation window. From November through April, the campground shifts to one 20-site first-come, first-served loop paid through Recreation.gov Scan & Pay. Install the app before arrival because cell service is limited.

Generator hours are 9 AM to 9 PM. The Grant Grove Village — with a restaurant, gift shop, market, and visitor center — is a short drive from the campground.

Big rig strategy: Azalea is the in-park option to investigate. Use Highway 180 and the Kings Canyon entrance, then confirm the live road conditions and the exact site's equipment record. Park the rig and explore Giant Forest, Moro Rock, and the General Sherman Tree by a smaller vehicle or current shuttle service. Do not take a long rig south on the restricted Generals Highway segment.

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Azalea Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Azalea Campground have hookups or a dump station?

No. All sites are dry camping with no electric, water or sewer connections and no campground dump station. Potable water and flush toilets are available; the nearest dump is at Princess Campground on Highway 180 in summer.

How much does Azalea Campground cost per night?

$32 per night for standard, tent-only and RV nonelectric sites. Park entrance is separate, and Recreation.gov charges a $10 fee for changes or cancellations.

What is the max RV length at Azalea Campground?

Site 93 accepts an RV up to 47 feet; trailers are limited to 30 feet, and other parking pads can be shorter. Filter Recreation.gov by equipment and read the exact site record.

Do you need reservations at Azalea Campground?

May through October is reservation-only on a four-month rolling window through Recreation.gov. November through April, one 20-site loop is first-come, first-served, paid through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app.

Is Azalea Campground open year-round?

Yes, though winter inventory shrinks to a single 20-site loop and services are reduced. Check road conditions before travel.

Which entrance should a large RV use for Azalea?

Highway 180 and the Kings Canyon entrance. NPS advises vehicles over 22 feet against the Generals Highway section between Potwisha and Giant Forest Museum.