Potwisha
Located 4 miles from the Sequoia National Park entrance.
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Potwisha Details
Potwisha Campground is located 4 miles from the Sequoia National Park entrance. Situated along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River under an open stand of oaks, the campground is hot in the summer and usually snow-free in the winter. Opening and closing dates of areas and facilities may change depending on a variety of conditions: storms and related damage, water shortages, construction activities, hazard-tree concerns, and other issues. Region: Foothills area in Sequoia Elevation: 2,100 ft. Open: All year Reservations: No reservations. First-come, first-served Number of sites: 42 Pets: Permitted Dump station: Yes Groceries: Three Rivers Showers: No Accessibility: Site #40 is suitable for wheelchairs Ranger Programs: Offered in the summer at the campground amphitheater Phone: Yes Restrooms: Flush Food storage: Large food locker - 47"W x 33"D x 28"H You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks. Download the Potwisha campground map for a larger, printable image: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/upload/potwisha.pdf
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Marble Falls Trail
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Marble Falls Trail
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The Kaweah River to Hospital Rock
Views up and down the Kaweah Canyon as the highway winds up alongside the rapidly descending river.
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Hospital Rock Picnic Area
Exhibits about the Western Mono people who once lived here.
