Rio Sierra River Resort
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- Cozy cottage on the Kaweah River at Three Rivers in California
- Sequoia National Park 10 minutes’ drive; The Giant Forest 50 minutes
- Homestyle comfort; barbecue in the backyard; free river beach pass
You can’t get much closer to California’s Kaweah River than Birdwatch Cottage, the comfy accommodation at Rio Sierra River Resort, set on the riverbanks at Three Rivers and only 10 minutes’ drive from Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
This custom-built, two-bedroom cottage features a well-equipped modern kitchen, a bathroom, laundry facilities and a leafy garden with a barbecue in the picnic area – just the waterfront spot to settle back and watch hummingbirds flit around their feeders.
This is a peaceful base for anyone looking for privacy amid spectacular scenery for a few days or a couple of weeks. Bring family, bring friends, travel alone… no matter which, you’ll soon feel right at home here.
You’ll never have a dull moment: take long hikes in Sequoia National Park, or channel your inner digital nomad and work at your computer overlooking the river. Try out the restaurants and browse the shops in Three Rivers, or hang out at Rio Sierra River Resort’s private river beach, just five minutes’ walk from the cottage – all guests have a free pass to the beach, which includes parking and a changing room at the hotel.
Site type
2 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 15 Mar to
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Rio Sierra River Resort
41818 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers
California
USA
93271
Directions Timezone
America/Los_Angeles Pacific Daylight Time (GMT-07:00)
GPS
36.44443°N
-118.90292°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Rio Sierra River Resort’s beach (five minutes’ stroll) faces a gorgeous, tree-shaded stretch of Kaweah River. In this spectacular natural playground, you can chill on loungers in the sun, picnic with your feet in the water, stargaze at night, do yoga and go fishing.
All too tame for you? Get your heart beating faster on whitewater-rafting adventures from Kaweah Whitewater Adventures (also five minutes), where guides offer family fun tours, mid-level rapids or advanced thrill-seeker expeditions. You might also like to explore the surrounding valleys and forests on mountain bikes or horseback.
In Sequoia National Park (10 minutes’ drive) you can investigate The Giant Forest (50 minutes), drive through the Tunnel Log (15 minutes) and take in Panoramic Point Overlook (90 minutes) for stunning views over Hume Lake to the glacial Kings Canyon and High Sierra peaks. Got spare energy? Follow hiking trails to the General Sherman Tree (an hour, one of the world’s largest trees) or scramble up the flight of stone steps to the granite dome of Moro Rock (also an hour).
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- Does Rio Sierra River Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rio Sierra River Resort dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Rio Sierra River Resort? Rio Sierra River Resort’s beach (five minutes’ stroll) faces a gorgeous, tree-shaded stretch of Kaweah River. In this spectacular natural playground, you can chill on loungers in the sun, picnic with your … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rio Sierra River Resort?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rio Sierra River Resort? From €419.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.