Visitor Area/Center
- Foothills Visitor Center
- Open daily. Call for hours of operation.
Phone: 1-559-565-3135
Exhibits: Focus here is on the Sierran foothills, the most biologically diverse area of these parks!
Services: Crystal Cave tour tickets sold until
- Giant Forest Museum
- Open daily. Call for hours of operation.
Phone: 1-559-565-4480
Exhibits: Wonderful exhibits offer an in-depth look at the incredible giant sequoias of Giant Forest, and what we have learned about how
- Beetle Rock Family Nature Center (in Giant Forest)
- Open during the summer. Fun for all ages. Call for hours of operation and programs. Phone: 1-559-565-4480
Directions
Across from the Giant Forest Museum at 6500 feet (1980m)
- Lodgepole Visitor Center
- Open early spring through late fall.
May be open weekends in winter. Call for hours of operation. During the summer the visitor center is a stop for the new park
- Mineral King Ranger Station
- Open late May - early September.
Call for hours of operation.
When the station is not open,
wilderness permits are available on the porch.
Phone: 1-559-565-3768
Exhibits: This small station houses some exhibits on
- Kings Canyon Visitor Center (in Grant Grove)
- Open daily. Call for hours of operation.
Phone: 1-559-565-4307
Exhibits: New exhibits focus on the Kings Canyon, the High Sierra and the giant sequoia (English/Spanish text). New 15-minute movie on Kings
- Cedar Grove Visitor Center (in the Kings Canyon itself)
- Open late June through early September.
Call for hours of operation.
Phone: 1-559-565-3793
Services: Books, maps, & educational items are sold here. Accessible restrooms nearby. Pay phone. First aid.
Directions
Location: In Cedar Grove
- Grant Grove Visitor Center
- The Grant Grove Visitor Center lies at 6,589 feet along Highway 180 in Kings Canyon National Park. This is the original portion of the National Park created to protect
Campground
- Atwell Mill Campground (in Sequoia)
- No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: Trailers & RVs not permitted in the campground; not recommended on the road. 21 sites,1 handicap site, pit toilets, & payphone. Within 1/2-mile
- Azalea Campground (in Kings Canyon/Grant Grove)
- Open all year.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 110 sites, flush toilets, pay phone. Within 1/2-mile (.8km) of visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop, & showers (in summer). In
- Buckeye Flats Campground (in Sequoia)
- Open late spring to early September (through the end of Labor Day weekend).
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 28 sites, 1 handicap site, tents only, flush toilets. One bear-proof
- Canyon View Campground (Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon)
- Open as needed May into October.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: Flush toilets, pay phone at the village (1/4 mile/.4 km). 1/4 mile (.4km) from market, restaurant, showers, laundry,
- Cold Springs Campground (in Sequoia/Mineral King)
- Open late May through October 31.
Elevation 7500 feet (2286km) in aspen trees & conifers.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 31 sites & 9 walk-in sites, pit toilets, pay phone,
- Crystal Springs Campground (in Kings Canyon/Grant Grove)
- Open late May to mid-September.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: Flush toilets, pay phone. Just 1/4 mile (.4km) from visitor center, market, showers (in summer),post office, gift shop, &
- Dorst Campground (in northern Sequoia Park)
- Open late May through Labor Day (early September).
Reservations are available during late May through Labor Day (early September). They may be made starting 6 months in advance of the
- Lodgepole Campground (in Sequoia)
- Open all year.
Reservations are available from late May through mid-September. You may make them starting 6 months in advance of the date you would like to camp. For example,
- Moraine Campground (in Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon)
- Open as needed May to October.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 120 sites, flush toilets, pay phone in the village (3/4 mile/1.2 km). 3/4-mile (1.2km) from market, restaurant, gift
- Potwisha (in the Foothills of Sequoia)
- Open all year.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 42 sites (including 1 handicap site), flush toilets, RV disposal station, & pay phone. Ranger programs on summer weekends. One bear-proof
- Sentinel Campground (in Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon)
- Open late April into October.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 82 sites, flush toilets, pay phone in the village (1/4 mile/.4 km). Within 1/4-mile (.4km): market, restaurant, gift shop,
- Sheep Creek Campground (in Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon)
- Open as needed May into mid-November.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 111 sites, flush toilets, pay phone in the village (1/2 mile/.8 km). 1/2-mile (.8km) from showers, laundry, restaurant,
- South Fork Campground (in Sequoia)
- Open all year.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 10 sites, NO drinking water, pit toilets. The last miles of the road to this campground is unpaved, and may be
- Sunset Campground (in Kings Canyon/Grant Grove)
- Open late May to mid-September
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 157 sites, flush toilets, & payphone. 1/4 mile from visitor center, market, restaurant, gift shop, & showers. In summer:
- Potwisha campground
- Open all year.
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 42 sites (including 1 handicap site), flush toilets, RV disposal station, & pay phone. Ranger programs on summer weekends. One bear-proof
- Buckeye Flat Campground
- Open late spring through Labor Day weekend (early September).
No reservations: First come, first served.
Amenities: 28 sites, 1 handicap site, tents only, flush toilets. One bear-proof food-storage box provided at
- Dorst Campground
- Open late May through Labor Day (early September).
Reservations are available during late May through Labor Day (early September). They may be made starting 6 months in advance of the
Trail
- Alta Trail
- The Alta Trail leads to the summit of Alta Peak, which lies in western Sequoia National Park. The trail can be accessed via Wolverton parking area, General Sherman Tree
- Atwell-Hockett Trail
- The Atwell-Hockett Trail leads south from Mineral King Road to Hockett Meadows Ranger Station. It leads through the East Fork Kaweah River drainage following an easy path. The trail
- Bubbs Creek Trail
- The Bubbs Creek Trail leads eastward from the end of Highway 180 in Kings Canyon. It begins at 5,100 feet in the South Fork Kings River and follows the
- Buena Vista Peak
- Buena Vista Trail is only two miles long, round trip, but provides excellent views of many natural features in the park. Begin from the parking area across the Generals
- Cedar Grove Overlook Trail
- The trail that leads to Cedar Grove Overlook begins a short distance north of Cedar Grove Village on a spur from the road that passes the lodge. The trail
- Cold Springs Nature Trail
- The Cold Springs Nature Trail leads eastward along the East Fork of the Kaweah River. The trail consists of a half-mile trail lined with interpretive signs. The route is
- Colony Mill Road Trail
- Although all but the first 1/2 mile is now closed to vehicles, this was part of the original road to Giant Forest. It was constructed almost entirely by hand
- Congress Trail
- The Congress Trail is a level, two-mile loop trail that begins at the General Sherman Tree along Generals Highway. The path follows a paved route through the heart of
- Copper Creek Trail
- The Copper Creek Trail begins six miles past Cedar Grove on Highway 180. The road ends at the trailhead. This trail leads into the backcountry of Kings Canyon National
- Don Cecil Trail
- The Don Cecil Trail climbs the relatively cool north-facing slope of the canyon. This historic trail was the major access route to Cedar Grove prior to the completion of
- Farewell Gap Trail
- The Farewell Gap Trail begins at the end of Mineral King Road and leads into the Sequoia National Forest. The trail can be used in conjunction with other trails
- Franklin Pass Trail
- The trail that leads to Franklin Lakes begins at the end of Mineral King Road and leads eastward through Sequoia National Park to Kern Canyon. The trail can be
- Garfield Grove Trail
- The trail to Garfield Grove begins at the South Fork Campground. From the campground the trail leads eastward into the Sierras. It begins on the southern bank of the
- High Sierra Trail
- This is a long trail starting at the Giant Forest and ending at the summit of Mount Whitney. The High Sierra Trail leads from Crescent Meadow up the canyon
- J.O. Pass (via Jennie Lake) Trail
- The hike to J.O. Pass is a moderate hike that can be accessed from Lodgepole Campground, in Sequoia National Park, and from fox Meadow Trailhead, in Kings Canyon National
- Lady Bug Trail
- The Lady Bug Trail leads eastward from the South Fork Campground, following the South Fork Kaweah River for almost two miles. The trail is shaded by oak trees and
- Lewis Creek Trail
- Lewis Creek Trail leads northward from Highway 180. The beginning elevation of this hike is 4,600 feet. The trail parallels Lewis Creek for the first one and a half
- Little Baldy Trail
- The Little Baldy Trail is an easy trek to the summit of a granite dome that provides sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Begin your hike from Little Baldy
- Lookout Peak Trail
- The trail that leads to the summit of Lookout Peak begins from the Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 14S11). The road ends at Summit Meadows southwest of the
- Marble Falls Trail
- This trail leads through the Marble Fork Kaweah River canyon to Marble Falls. It lies in the foothills region of Sequoia National Park, which consists of dry, lower elevations
- Middle Fork Trail
- This trail travels through chaparral and oak grassland above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. It leads in and out of the small drainages that empty into the
- Mist Falls Trail
- The trail to Mist Falls begins at the end of Highway 180 east of Cedar Grove. This is the busiest trail in the area, so if you don't want
- North Fork Trail
- This trail follows the North Fork Kaweah River through chaparral and oak woodland for approximately six and a half miles. It then turns away from the river and climbs
- North Grove Loop Trail
- This lightly traveled trail provides an opportunity for a close look at the big trees. Enjoy a quiet walk past meadows and creeks, through a mixed conifer and sequoia
- Paradise Ridge Trail
- The Paradise Ridge Trail begins on the northern side of Mineral King Road at Atwell Mill Campground. The route leads north into the Middle Fork Kaweah drainage. It can
- Pear Lake Trail
- The Pear Lake Trail begins from the Wolverton Trailhead and follows the same tread as the Lakes Trail. It is the most popular backpacking trail in Sequoia National Park.
- Redwood Canyon Trail
- The trail through Redwood Canyon begins on a dirt road accessed from Generals Highway. From the parking area at the end of the dirt road look for the Hart
- Sawtooth Pass Trail
- Upper and Lower Monarch Lakes lie at the foot of Sawtooth Peak, at the end of a 4.2 mile (one-way) hike. This is one of the easier hikes in
- Tar Gap Trail
- The Tar Gap Trail begins at the Cold Spring Campground and leads westward then southward around Tar Gap. The trail starts at an elevation of 7,500 feet ascending immediately.
- The Lakes Trail
- The Lakes Trail begins from the Wolverton Trailhead. It is the most popular backpacking trail in Sequoia National Park. So, if solitude is what your seeking this isn't the
- Timber Gap Trail
- Timber Gap Trail begins from the Sawtooth Trailhead at the eastern end of Mineral King Road. It follows an old mining route along Monarch Creek for the first quarter
- Tokopah Falls Trail
- The trail to Tokopah Falls begins beyond the Log Bridge in Lodgepole Campground. The trail is rocky at first, but the surface changes with the terrain as it climbs
- Twin Lakes Trail
- The trail to Twin Lakes begins from the parking area near the Log Bridge in Lodgepole Campground. Cross the bridge and pass the Tokopah Falls Trailhead. The Twin Lakes
- White Chief Trail
- The White Chief Trail leads along the western side of the Mineral King Valley to an abandoned mine site. The trail begins at the Eagle/Mosquito Trailhead and follows the
- Woods Creek Trail
- The Woods Creek Trail begins from the roads end trailhead east of Cedar Grove. It follows the same path as the Mist Falls Trail along the northern side of
Historic
- Converse Basin Historic
- Converse Basin Grove was the world's largest sequoia grove, until virtually every mature tree was cut down early in the 1900's. The Boole Tree was spared, along with a
- Hospital Rock
- Hospital Rock lies in the Foothills area of the park at an elevation of 3,000 feet. The site is now a picnic area with a short trail which leads
- Sequoia Lake/Dead Giant Loop
- This loop leads from the General Grant Tree parking area through the western edge of the Grant sequoia grove. Highlights include the dead giant, a sequoia tree killed by
Lake
- Crystal Lake
- The trail to Crystal Lakes begins at the end of Mineral King Road at Sawtooth Trailhead. The route follows the Monarch Lake Trail as it winds and climbs through
- Eagle Lake
- The trail to Eagle Lake begins at the Eagle/Mosquito Trailhead at the end of Mineral King Road. The trailhead lies at an elevation of 7,800 feet. From this point
- Franklin Lakes
- The trail that leads to Franklin Lakes begins at the end of Mineral King Road and continues eastward passed the lakes to Kern Canyon. The trail can be used
- Monarch Lakes
- Upper and Lower Monarch Lakes lie at the foot of Sawtooth Peak, at the end of a 4.2 mile (one-way) hike. This is one of the easier hikes in
- Crystal Cave
- Crystal Cave is located along Cascade Creek in western Sequoia National Park. It was discovered in 1918 by two park employees. The park superintendent at that time was a
- General Grant Tree
- This tree lies in Grant Grove in the western portion of Kings Canyon National Park. It is the third largest sequoia tree in the world with a circumference of
- General Sherman Tree
- The General Sherman Tree is accessible from Generals Highway two miles south of Lodgepole Village. It is the largest tree in the Giant Forest and all of the sequoia
Forest/Natural Area
- Foothills General Forest Area
- The Foothills General Forest Area lies in the western portion of Sequoia National Park along the Generals Highway. The Foothills are characterized by low elevation, small oak trees, chaparral
- Grant Grove General Forest Area
- Grant Grove lies in the western portion of Kings Canyon National Park. It is the site of the original National Park designated to protect two sequoia groves. This park,
- Lodgepole/Wolverton General Forest Area
- The Lodgepole/Wolverton area of Sequoia National Park lies along the easternmost point of Generals Highway. The area surrounds the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River with elevations ranging from
- Mineral King General Forest Area
- Mineral King General Forest Area includes the a variety of facilities within spectacular mountainous scenery. The area consists of several trails of varying length that lead along the East
- Cedar Grove General Forest Area
- The Cedar Grove General Forest Area lies in the South Fork Kings River canyon. The area attractions include Canyon Viewpoint, Roaring River Falls, Knapp's Cabin and Zumwalt Meadow. From
Off Road Vehicles
- Mineral King Road
- Mineral King Road is 25 miles long and leads eastward from Highway 198. The road begins two and a half miles north of Three Rivers at an elevation of
- Generals Highway
- The Generals Highway connects the two highways that approach Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks park from the west, 198 and 180. It leads approximately 46 miles between the
Scenic
- Auto Log
- Elevation: 6,500 Feet (2026.2 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Length: N/A
Recommended Season: Late Summer
Usage: Heavy
Vehicle Accessibility: Passenger Vehicle
The Auto Log is located on Moro Rock-Crescent Meadow Road. It is
- Tunnel Log
- Elevation: 6,400 Feet (1995.0 Meters) approximately
Length, One-way: 275 Feet (85.7 Meters)
Size: 8 Feet (2.5 Meters) high, 17 feet wide
Usage: Heavy
Vehicle Accessibility: Passenger Vehicle under 8 feet high
