When can I check in and check out of Rio Sierra River Resort?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Self-checkin instructions will be provided day prior to arrival. Read more

Rio Sierra River Resort

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View from the garden deck to the cottage

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 backyard 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 stores 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 restroom/changing room at the hotel.

Campground type

Please note

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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park 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

Campsite types & availability

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Birdwatch 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

5 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 9.1m width x 7.6m length (30.0ft width x 25.0ft length) Calculated area: 69.7m² (750.0ft²)

5 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms

TO BE CLEAR - Rio Sierra's Birdwatch Cottage is NOT a campground, and we do not permit camping on either property: The resort's Riverhouse hotel or Birdwatch Cottage. We are listing Birdwatch Cottage with Pitchup because visiting privileges at Rio Sierra River Resort's amazing river beach -- just minutes away from Birdwatch Cottage -- are a bonus with every cottage booking. Jump in!

Our idea for the remodel of Birdwatch Cottage was to preserve its quaint character, update with modern furnishings and add a spice of Rio whimsy. Floor-to-ceiling wooden posts in the kitchen/dining room set a cabin theme. The cottage's open floor plan allows for several seating options, including sofa and chairs for TV watching. Over at Rio's nearby beach, cottage guests have their own changing room. .Prepare your meals in the cottage's full kitchen or go for backyard barbecue. The dishwasher makes cleanup a breeze. Two bedrooms, one with a daybed extension, sleep five. And for road-tripping families, the washer-dryer is super popular. Welcome home!

Dimensions

9.1m width x 7.6m length (30.0ft width x 25.0ft length) Calculated area: 69.7m² (750.0ft²)

3 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Queen sized bed
Bedroom 1 x Day bed, 1 x Queen sized bed
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Air conditioning 3 included, 3 max.
Bed linen 3 included, 3 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Duvets and pillows 3 included, 3 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.
TV 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up
Coffee maker
Stove
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Dishwasher
Ensuite WC
Freezer
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Microwave
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Shower
Toaster
Towels
Verandah
Washer-dryer
Washing machine
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

End-of-stay cleaning service (1 max) $100 ($100) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Rio Sierra River Resort

41818 Sierra Drive

Three Rivers

California

USA

93271

Directions

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles PST (GMT-08:00)

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).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a $550.00 fee.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park does not have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

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?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Self-checkin instructions will be provided day prior to arrival.
Read more