Kaweah Park Resort

Soo we have stayed here before and I agree with the rest of the reviews, it’s beautiful, green, spacious, and a must see, but here’s what pissed me off, we pulled in there to look at how high the water level was and a woman, we had not encountered in our last couple of previous stays there, flew over in a golf cart and asked us to leave, when we simply stated we only stopped by for a visit, to check out our spot for this season she said, no you must leave now!” Well after that very unfriendly encounter I doubt we will be back and here’s why… When we had stayed previously, a couple had pulled in a spot stayed a few hours never got asked any questions, never checked in and never paid., this I was paying attention to after just paying nearly 200 $, for a three day and night spot, but thought hey whatever I guess if you just come for a few hours your free…, but after this Woman so aggressively put it, «this is a campground, you have to pay!»… I guess because I wasn’t white, I had not earned a free pass at Kaweah Park Resort…

We have stayed here the past 4 nights. What a gem it is! We stayed in the cabin. Great location considering how small three rivers is and it’s close proximity to the national forest. Great location with river front access for swimming and fishing ! Fun things to do for the kids — pool, tether ball, volleyball. My only complaint is that the cabins are a little outdated and lacking some essentials. But there were clean sheets and towels and our basic necessities were met. We had to ask for some cooking utensils but a modest basket of 2 pans and a set of plates and utensils were provided. No counter space whatsoever in the kitchen but we made do. The outside patio was nice. I would definitely come back!

Big plot for the rv, dirty bathroom, nice river, allowed late arrivals. Didn’t try the pool but it looked great. Also there was ping pong out by the river and tether ball… pretty fun! Would recommend

Our family goes every July for the last 20 years, it’s relaxing, fun for the kids and sequoia close enough to drive and spend the day sight seeing. So much to do fishing for the fisher men, hiking for the hikers, swimming for the swimmers. Just depends on what you like. The family just love going there.

Absolutely love going here.
Great place to go to unwind and relax, with beautifull views and just enough to do.

Omg this place was great. Heather in the front office really is the greatest. We came completely unprepared and she went out of her was to get us or tell us where to get everything we needed. She even came out after hours. The rooms look better then the pictures and are a great value. Close to a couple restaurants, rafting, markets and cute stores.

So let me tell you about this place, its not big, its not fancy, but its exactly what you want when you need a weekend getaway to Sequoia National Park (SNP)! I was in Bakersfield for work, and because of the schedule, I was going to have to stay over the weekend. I decided to take advantage of that and wanted to get out of town. I decided to visit the park, and started looking for a place to stay. I found KPR on Travelocity, and they had a great rate, plenty of pictures and it looked like a good fit.
Its about a 2 hour drive, and I planned my arrival for just after check in time (3pm), they even called me to check on my arrival so they could make sure everything was ready, and let me know I could come anytime I wanted because my cabin was ready. I arrived and I was greeted by Heather and Sherri. These two ladies are what makes this place above and beyond! They were friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and just a pleasure to talk too. They gave me some great recommendations on restaurants (ol’ buckaroo in Three Rivers, CA is EXCELLENT gourmet food on the Kaweah River). They gave me a laundry list of sties to see in the park, made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed.
After I checked into my cabin, which was clean, and well maintained I decided that I actually wanted to stay an extra day, Sherri worked her magic and after a little bit of a shuffle, she got me another night at a great rate, I just had to jump down 2 cabins, no problem I said! The second cabin was just as clean and nice as the first. KPR has several very nice cabins, not fancy mind you, but I wasn’t looking for fancy, a clean bathroom and a comfortable bed was all I wanted.
They do offer WiFi, its not blazing fast, but I was there to unplug and relax, all I needed was enough to call my wife at the end of the day (T-​mobile had no service at all in Three Rivers, and my Verizon work phone was spotty at best, but that is not what I was there for, the restaurant I mentioned before ol’ buckaroo has great WiFi, so I just checked in with social media and called home at dinner).
I spent all day Saturday in the Park and when I got back I regaled Sherri and Heather with my adventures, and they patiently listened with a smile (I’m sure they hear it all the time :)), but you wouldn’t know it to watch them! I ordered some firewood for the evening, which Heather delivered with a smile!
The view from the camp is wonderful, a river that runs down one side of the park provides a relaxing sight and a pleasant sound, volleyball courts, and a small beach on the river, overall a great place to stay, turned into an amazing weekend away by Heather and Sherri!
Thanks again ladies for a great impromptu weekend getaway!!!
Chris
P. S. Don’t forget to bring tinfoil… Ask Heather she will explain…

My family stayed here for 5days in the Cabin, when we heading home… my son remembered he forgot his stuff animal back in the cabin, I called the next morning to see if they find it and ask if they could mail it back to us and I’m willing to pay the post fee. The front desk lady was so kind, she said she found my son stuff animal and they mailed to us the next day and didn’t charge the post fee. What a great service and awesome staffs… we definitely come back in our next Spring Break.

Great place to get away from all the ruckus of city living, yet close enough to not be bored from a long 3 hour plus drive. Very quaint place and the scenery is refreshing and of course relaxing. Will definitely make this a normal place to camp out!

Going to Kaweah is definitely going to be one of the most memorable experiences of my lifetime. The whole last hour of driving there is scenic and reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands with its lush green grass, snow-​covered mountains, and cascading rivers. The woman at the main office is very hospitable and welcoming. The park itself is well-​maintained and, our cabin, comfortable and cozy. One of the best things about this resort is its convenience as there are general stores, a pizza place, a bank, etc. and the people are some of the nicest I’ve met in California. Not once did I feel unwelcome up there. I would kill to go back sometime during the summer, although some of the other reviews here suggest against. To them I say this: you’re going to a campsite/​recreation area where people are escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They’re there to have fun and maybe kick back a few. Didn’t you expect things might get a little loud?

Great place for camping! Excellent hospitality. The park is very beautiful. The rivers are right outside your doorstep, if you get a cabin. The camping spots are alongside the river. I suggest a cabin for the winter season. The cabins were immaculate, full kitchen, bathroom with a shower, and everything you need to feel welcomed. Highly recommended to stay at this camp site if you are planning to visit the sequoias. Will be returning soon for sure. Had a great time here!

Great RV park for kids. There is a clear river beach to play and swim, volleyball net, teatherball, and a pool. The park was quiet and clean. It was a short drive in Sequoia NP. We would stay again.

Our family was there over the weekend on 8÷7÷15. We were staying at the campesite where there were two big groups of people. I don’t understand why, but each campsite is supposed to accommodate 6 people maximum but there were around 20 people sharing 2 campsites. (the campsites are very small in general) Needless to say, they were very loud. The first night, both parties stayed up past 2am talking and laughing, totally ignoring other campers. We barely got any sleep the first night. The next morning I went to the office and talked to the manager (her name is Sherry and she was very nice), she said there should be someone patroling the campground till 12am and she also said she will talk to those people during the day that they have to observe quiet time (10pm-​8am). The second night, one group had quieted down a little and the other group was still very loud past 11pm. So, I went to the office to talk to the manager, and she said someone was supposed to patrol around the campground but then she went out herself to talked to those noisy people and they finally quiet down. There were still noises but was much less than the first night and we got to sleep better. I want to say that the manager is very responsible. I recommend those who want to stay there to either book a riverfront campsite or a cabin.

We camped here August 6 – 8, 2015 and this was by far the loudest campsite we have ever experienced. We stayed in a normal camp lot, and it contained a fire pit and a bench. I definitely would not recommend staying here during the peak season, but would consider staying during the spring off-​season. If you must stay here, a river site or cabin is by far the better choice. Otherwise, if you are here for Sequoia National Park, consider booking earlier and staying in the park itself. By experience, that is a much better choice than playing your chances with Kaweah Park Resort.
CONS:
The sites are small and close together, so the peak season crowd was overwhelming and it felt uncomfortably packed. We were surrounded by large family groups who played loud music past curfew, and witnessed inappropriate swearing and fighting, which did not fit our understanding of the Resort’s «family-​friendly» atmosphere. The cleanliness of the facilities are acceptable, but a single bathroom/​shower structure serves the entire campground (there is another more primitive bathroom) and the layout is cramped. Even though the campsite is not cheap, you still have to pay for shower time (25c for 5 minutes). Although there is a 10pm curfew, it does not seem to be honored by much of the guests and there is no regular enforcement.
PROS:
The management is very friendly and accomodating. They are helpful and address problems immediately. When we complained about the noise, they confronted the campers and fixed the problem. The location of the Resort is convenient (easy to locate, across the street from a General Store, and an hour away from Sequoia NP’s Giant Forest parking lot) and quite beautiful and calm (when the crowd is quiet), especially at the river lots.
We hope that this review will encourage the management to be more vigilant in future enforcement of the curfew.

The park was clean and the people were friendly. It was nice to see that the honor system was respected in the park.

We stayed in a premium tent site June 2−5^th and got lucky with the RV spot closest to the river. The park is in such a beautiful setting, we had a very peaceful and fun stay. We enjoyed it so much that we bought baseball hats to remember our trip. Our kids loved the river and almost everyone in the park was very friendly. The laundry and bathrooms were spotless during our stay. The pool was cold, but clean. This was our first big Rv trip and this park was our favorite of the 5 we stayed at.
We booked a tour of Sequoia, were picked up at the park, and had an unbeatable day seeing the trees. I highly recommend Sequoia Tours!

Will not be returning! Sad to say this place has gone down the drain. This place used to be so nice, but now you have to deal with drunk people who cannot handle their alcohol. From women actting and talking like drunk sailors in front of our young kids, women and men getting in physical fights, to nasty people leaving used hygiene item’s everywhere! There’s no one enforcing quite hours anymore so you can also be kept up all night as I was. It has lost it’s kid friendly kind of vibe as we were scared for our kids as the people kept getting into physical fights. I would recommend that if you want a nice, safe, and kid friendly place. This is no longer the place to go. It’s become out of control. And we have been going there for years. This Will be our last trip there until things change.

My family and I had a blast camping here as first timers. The river is beautiful, there is plenty of shade, and the people there seem friendly enough. Since it is a small campground, the river doesn’t get too crowded with people. It’s also close to the Sequoias which gives you another source of entertainment. I highly suggest this place for anyone who is willing to spend a great time with family and/​or friends

Thank you for letting me and my family fish. We didn’t catch any thing but it was nice of the gentleman to allow me to fish for the hour before sun set. Maybe this summer if it snows enough will come back.

This is a tent and RV spot right on the river. We had never been and didn’t know what to expect. Why we booked is because this is located not far from the Sequoias with easy access to go up and down the hill.
We camped in August which was totally hot, there are minimal trees in the RV area and we had the two spots with the biggest tree for shade, it was perfect. The place was packed with a lot of families and everyone at the site having a great time. We hung out in the river and enjoyed chatting with the different families in the water — good times!
Fun and cute spot for a quick trip up from HB. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to camp.