Best time to go
From May through October, campsites are reservation-only. In winter, the campground runs one loop with 20 first-come, first-served sites. Check the current seasonal setup before planning a winter stay.
Overview
About Azalea Campground
Why stop
- Wooded sites close to Grant Grove attractions.
Heads up
- Some RV pads are sloped; there are no showers or dump station.
Map
Where it is
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Before you go
Best time to go
8 active Kings Canyon alerts
- ClosureGrant Grove trails and areas closed for prescribed fireMentions Grant Grove, referenced in this guideSome trails and areas around Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree are closed during an active prescribed burn; stay out until crews clear hazards and reopen them.Official details
- CautionStage 1 fire restrictionsStage 1 fire restrictions are active because high fire danger raises the risk of accidental human-caused fires that could threaten visitors and employees.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Kings Canyon Tour Guide
Your drive to Azalea Campground, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Kings Canyon National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
See the Kings Canyon audio tourRecorded for this area
General Grant Tree and Grant Grove0:00 / 0:32
“You're approaching Grant Grove's General Grant Tree, the world's second-largest tree by trunk volume. This is a stop I'd keep even on a short visit.”
Plays on the road 0.2 mi from Azalea Campground in the Parkwolf Kings Canyon Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Grant Grove Village
- The Bird That Plants Pines
- North Boundary and Lone Pine Loop
- The Life on a Rock
- 55 audio storiesacross Kings Canyon’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Black Bear, Mule Deer, Marmot, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 77 trails, 61 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“…The kids and my husband and I all agree that the narration really added to our experience driving through the parks. We learned so much about the history and the flora & fauna.”
Guide
More about Azalea Campground
A base for Grant GroveAzalea Campground is a developed 110-site campground in Grant Grove, set among mixed conifers…
Azalea Campground is a developed 110-site campground in Grant Grove, set among mixed conifers at 6,500 feet. It is about 3.5 miles from the Kings Canyon entrance and a handy base for the General Grant Tree and nearby trails.
Check your siteThe campsites vary: some are roomy and tucked among the trees, while others feel closer…
The campsites vary: some are roomy and tucked among the trees, while others feel closer together. Sloped or uneven RV pads come up often, and a restroom can be a walk from some sites. If you're bringing an RV, check the selected site's dimensions and grade before booking.
What is hereYou get potable water, flush toilets, metal food lockers at every site, a camp store and ice.
You get potable water, flush toilets, metal food lockers at every site, a camp store and ice. There are no showers, dump station or electric hookups. Black bears are active here, so store food and scented items in the lockers. Dogs can stay in the campground on a leash, but aren't allowed on park trails. Cell reception can be very limited.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Kings Canyon
227 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
385 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
188 sightingsMarmotMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
118 sightingsPikaMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
14 sightingsGolden TroutMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
32 sightingsRainbow TroutMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Kings Canyon. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
