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    Home » Travel » US National Parks

    Published: Aug 10, 2019 · Updated: Feb 14, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Moraine Campground - Kings Canyon National Park

    The Moraine Campground in Kings Canyon National Park is located in the Cedar Grove section of the park. The campground has 121 sites that can accommodate RV and tent camping. 

    There is a paved loop and paved parking for each site along with a bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. 

    Some of the sites have shade but there are many that are in the direct sun. The campground does not take reservations so you will want to make sure and arrive early enough to have a choice of sites. 

    Moraine Campground 

    Make sure to bring a water container, bug spray and a shade cover with you in case you are out in the hot sun. We saw a lot of Stellar Jays in the campground. Make sure you have your food in containers the birds can not get into. 

    We visited in early August and the campground was 85 degrees by 11 am. 

    Season: Late spring through early fall

    Location in the park:  ¾ mile (1.2 km) from Cedar Grove Village

    Number of sites: 121 sites open to tents, RVs, and trailers

    Campsite cost: $18

    Payments accepted: Cash, check or credit cards

    Reservations:  Sites are first-come, first-served

    Latitude/Longitude: 36.7858° N, 118.6612° W

    Elevation: 4,600 ft (1,402 m) elevation

    Accessible Sites: 71A and 74 (see photos below)

    Pets Allowed: Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations.

     

    Check out our Kings Canyon National Park Camping Guide for information on all of the campgrounds within the park. 

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee

    Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

    Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

    Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

    Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

    Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

    $20.00 for Non-commercial group (16+ persons)

    $45.00-75.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats ($25.00 plus $20.00 per passenger)

    $75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats

    $100.00 commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats

    $200.00 for commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

    Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

    $80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

    2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

    Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

    National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

    Moraine Campground Reservations

    Are campground Reservations Available?  Sites are first-come, first-served

    Moraine Campground Amenities

    Flush Toilets: Yes

    Potable Water? Yes

    Is wifi available? No

    Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

    Is camp host available on site? Yes

    Is firewood available for purchase? Local markets sell firewood and gathering dead and down wood is allowed.  

    A payphone, restaurant, showers, and laundry facilities are available in the Cedar Grove Village ¾ mile (1.2 km) away, and horseback riding is offered (for a fee) nearby.

    Amenities at each campsite: 

    Firepit in the site? Yes

    Picnic Table in the site? Yes

    Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) 

    Don't forget to pack

    Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water. 

    We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips.  Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors. 

    Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.

    Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.

    Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

    Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!

    Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

    RV Camping at Moraine Campground

    RV Length:  The length of RV or trailer that can be accommodated varies by site.

    Dump Station: The nearest dump station (available in the summer only) is at Princess Campground along Highway 180 at the Hume Lake junction in Sequoia National Forest.

    Generators: Generators are allowed between 9 am to 9 pm.

    Hookups: There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups

    Escape Campervan in front of a hotel

    For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!

    Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando

    Campground Regulations

    The maximum number of people in a campsite: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite.

    The number of cars per campsite: Two motorized vehicles per campsite. A valid campground car pass must be displayed.

    Checkout time: 12 noon

    Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am

    Maximum Stay: 14-day maximum stay limit.

     

    Moraine Campground Map

    Photos of Moraine Campground

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    Site 17

     

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    Site 37

     

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    Site 41

     

    Site 50

     

    Site 69

     

    ADA Site 71A

     

    Site 71

     

    Site 72

     

    ADA Site 74

     

    Site 78

     

    Site 82

     

    Site 90

     

    Site 93

    Check out all of the Kings Canyon Campgrounds for more information on places to camp within the park.

    You can also stay at the John Muir Lodge located in the park near Grant Grove.

    There are a ton of amazing things to do in Kings Canyon National Park! 

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