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Basic Information
 Except when weather or safety conditions require a closure, Potwisha Campground is open year-round with a four-month advance booking window.
The campground sits at 2,100 ft (640 m) elevation along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River under an open stand of oaks. Hot and dry weather in the foothills often require fire restrictions in the summer. In the winter, the campground is usually snow-free. TOTAL SITES: 42 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy In summer, fire restrictions are often in effect in this campground due to dry conditions and the potential for accidental human-caused fire. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Restrictions change as weather and fire conditions change. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp. Toilet Types
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Weather This campground is at 2,100 feet (640 m). Summers are usually hot and dry, and winters are cool and rainy. Snow is unlikely, but possible in winter. Camping Fee This fee is valid for up to six people at a single site and is charged per night. $32.00 Senior/Access Camping Fee This fee is valid for up to six people at a single site and is charged per night. $16.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 47050 Generals HighwayThree Rivers, CA 93271 Physical Address Mile 3.7, Generals HighwaySequoia National Park, CA 93271 Directions Potwisha Campground is on the Generals Highway, 3.7 miles inside the park entrance. To reach the campground, use Highway 198 to enter the park through the town of Three Rivers.Cell Phone Additional Information Cell service may be available near the park entrance, depending on your carrier. Internet Additional Information Wifi is available at the Foothills Visitor Center. Regulations 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 All sites are reservation only at this year-round campground. Reservations for campsites at Potwisha Campground are on a four-month rolling basis.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Sites 39 and 40 are designated accessible and have accessible food storage containers, extended picnic tables, wheelchair-accessible grills, a hard-packed and level tent pad, and a designated accessible parking space. The campground has accessible flush restrooms, water spigot, and sink. Wheelchair Access - The campground and some campsites are on a significant slope, which may make access to all campground facilities difficult. RV & Trailer Information - Vehicles longer than 24 feet (7.3 m) are not advised. Potwisha Campground has sites for RVs and trailers, including pull-through sites. When making reservations online, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 24 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 24 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. Other InformationYou are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks. A map of the campground is shown below. Download the Potwisha campground map for a larger, printable image. 
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Last updated: November 13, 2022
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