Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Lodging & Dining
LODGING
Comfortable accommodations are available at Sequoia from Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts @ Sequoia (DNC P&R @ Sequoia). Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer and holidays. All major credit cards and traveler's checks are accepted.
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
Wuksachi Village and Lodge
The lodge at Wuksachi Village is a multipurpose facility offering spectacular views of Mount Silliman and Silver Peak and is a short walk to the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Three detached buildings house 102 guest rooms with telephones, data ports and TVs. Furnishings are deluxe and distinctive, featuring park-themed appointments and decor. Accommodations are offered in three price categories.
Open year-round, the lodge has two room types—two queen beds or one king and a sofa-sleeper. No cooking or pets are allowed in the rooms. The lodge has a dining room and lounge, theme gift shop and conference facilities.
For more information, please call (559) 565-4070 or visit the website at www.visitsequoia.com. For reserva-tions, please call (888) 252-5757; (559) 253-2199; fax (559) 456-0542.
Bearpaw High Sierra Camp
A backcountry tent hotel is available for hikers (up to 18 people) and is located 11.5 miles from Crescent Meadow via the High Sierra Trail. It is open mid-June to mid-September, weather permitting. Reservations are required and are accepted by phone only starting January 2 at 7 a.m. PST; (888) 252-5757. Starting on January 3, reservations are accepted by phone or by visiting our website at www.VisitSequoia.com. Bedding, towels, linens, home-style meals and showers are provided.
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS
Stony Creek Lodge
Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, between Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, this quaint lodge offers 11 motel rooms with private baths. The building is constructed of river rock and timber, and features a stone fireplace, restaurant, market and outdoor dining patio. Open early May through early October. For information, please contact Kings Canyon Park Services Company or visit www.sequoia-kingscanyon.com or call toll-free at (888) 564-7775; (559) 335-5500 (International); fax (559) 335-5507.
For details about camping, please see pages 59—61. Other over-night accommo-dations are located in Three Rivers and other towns on Highway 180 and Highway 198. Silver City Resort, a private inholding near Mineral King within Sequoia National Park, has cabins, food, groceries and pay showers. Silver City is open from Memorial Day until Thanksgiving.
Several lodging options are available in neighboring Sequoia National Forest, including Montecito-Sequoia Lodge. Located on Generals High-way 10 miles south of Grant Grove, this family- oriented resort offers views of the Great Western Divide. Four lodge buildings provide 36 rooms with private baths and 13 winterized cabins with nearby bathhouses. It is open all year. Please call (800) 227-9900 for more information.
DINING
In Sequoia, dining options range from deli food to complete dinners. DNC P&R @ Sequoia operates the dining facilities at Sequoia.
Sequoia National Park
Wuksachi Village & Lodge Restaurant (year-round) features Amer-i-can, Continental and regional specialties as well as a children's menu. The dining room and cocktail lounge are located in the Village Center. Dinner reservations are required.
Lodgepole Village offers deli-style and snack bar service (summer only). Bearpaw High Sierra Camp prepares family-style meals for camp guests only during the summer. For more information about dining at Lodge--pole, please call (559) 565-3301; or for Wuksachi Village, please call (559) 565-4070.
Other Dining Options
In the Giant Sequoia National Monument, between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the Stony Creek Lodge (summer only) offers casual dining in the restaurant, as well as outdoor dining on the patio. Please call (559) 565-3909 for more information. The Montecito-Sequoia Lodge offers buffet-style meals year-round.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
