Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Camp What's Her Name campground
• Camping activity
• Caves & caverns scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Roaring River water

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Events

• Potwisha Campground Evening Talk (Foothills Area)
• Sign of the Times (Foothills Area)
• Stories in Stone (Foothills Area)
• Among the Giants Walk (Grant Grove Area) 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · Meet at the Grant Tree Trailhead
• Ranger's Choice Talk (Grant Grove Area) 02:00 PM–02:30 PM · Bradley Meadow Benches in Grant Grove Village, across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center
• Forest Feature (Giant Forest Area) 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Meet in front of the Giant Forest Museum
• Grant Grove Revealed (Grant Grove Area) 10:30 AM–12:00 PM · Grant Tree Trailhead
• Canyon Chat (Cedar Grove Area) 03:00 PM–03:30 PM · Meet outside Cedar Grove Visitor Center.
• Zumwalt Meadow Hike (Cedar Grove Area) 10:30 AM–12:00 PM · Meet at the Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead in Cedar Grove.
• Get to Know Sequoias (Grant Grove Area) 11:45 AM–12:15 PM · Meet at the base of the General Grant Tree.
• Mountain Meadow Walk (Giant Forest Area) 01:00 PM–02:30 PM · Meet outside of Giant Forest Museum
• Sequoia Basics (Giant Forest Area) 03:00 PM–03:30 PM · Meet at the base of the General Sherman Tree.

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

reservations are required

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Weekday Traffic Delays on Generals Highway North of Giant Forest

Due to removal of hazard trees along Generals Highway between Highway 180 and Giant Forest, there are traffic delays on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicles may experience delays of up to 30 minutes at each work site. There will not be delays on federal holidays.

⚠ Park closure: Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity

Firefighters conducted a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree. Smoke and flame may be visible in the area. This is normal. Areas and trails in and around the prescribed burn are closed for safety through at least Saturday, October 24. They will be reopened once they are cleared of hazards. Click "more" to view a map showing all trail and area closures.

Park alert: Fire Restrictions in Place

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited at all low-elevation campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply. Click "more" for details.

Park alert: Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures

There are temporary daytime closures and traffic delays on Mineral King Road. A schedule of daily closures and delays can be found on our Road Construction webpage. Click "more" to go there.

Getting there

Two highways enter the parks. Hwy 180 from Fresno leads east to Kings Canyon National Park, then continues 30 miles east to Cedar Grove. Hwy 198 from Visalia leads east to Sequoia National Park via Three Rivers. Inside the parks, Highway 198 becomes the Generals Highway, which connects 198 to 180. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180. In winter, the Generals Highway between the parks often closes. Chains may be required on park roads. No roads cross the parks east to west.

Weather & when to go

Because of the extreme elevation range in the parks, weather conditions vary widely between areas. In summer, the sequoia groves have comfortable temperatures and the foothills are hot and dry. Snow lingers on high-mountain passes well into summer. In fall, conditions can range from summer-like to winter-like. Winter brings snow to sequoia groves and rain to the foothills. Be prepared for tire chain requirements. Spring is a great time to hike in the foothills and snow begins to melt at higher elevations.

Visitor center

Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Visitor center

Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Visitor center

Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Visitor center

Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Visitor center

Big Baldy Trailhead

Visitor center

Big Baldy Trailhead

Visitor center

Big Stump Entrance Station

Visitor center

Big Stump Entrance Station

Visitor center

Big Stump Entrance Station

Visitor center

Big Stump Picnic Area and Snowplay Area

Visitor center

Big Trees Trailhead

Visitor center

Big Trees Trailhead

Facilities on the park map

44 bench, 4 changing table, 4 defibrillator, 3 mobility rental, 33 picnic area, 141 restroom, 119 visitor information, 28 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Camp What's Her Name
• Moraine Campground The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Just 0.75 miles (1.2 km) from Cedar Grove Village, Moraine Campground rests in the heart of King Canyon. It is located along the South Fork of the Kings River under stands of evergreen trees at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,400 m). Visit Cedar Grove Village for · 121 campsites · Accessibility: Sites 71A, 74, 103, 105, and 108 are designated accessible. Each features paved and accessible parking, a level tent site, an accessible picnic table, and a…
• Canyon View Group Campground The campground is typically open May through October. All sites are reservation only. Canyon View campground is located on Highway 180, 0.25 miles (400 m) from Cedar Grove Village. This group-only campground is on the floor of the canyon along the South Fork of the Kings River. It was named for its excellent views of Kings Canyon's granite cliffs. This campground is for medium and large groups. · 16 campsites · Accessibility: Campsite C is designated accessible in this group campground. Within the accessible site, four of the six tent pads are accessible. The site includes fire…
• Sentinel Campground The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. This campground is located on Highway 180, is next to Cedar Grove Visitor Center, and is 0.25 miles (400 m) from Cedar Grove Village. The campground is situated in the canyon along the South Fork of the Kings River under open stands of evergreen trees. Servic · 82 campsites · Accessibility: Sites 10, 11, 12, and 14 are designated accessible. Each includes accessible parking, an extended picnic table, a raised fire ring, a hard-packed surface and…
• Sheep Creek Campground The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sheep Creek Campground is located on Highway 180, 0.25 miles (400 m) from Cedar Grove Village. The campground is situated on the floor of the canyon beside the confluence of the South Fork of the Kings River and Sheep Creek. Services can be found in Cedar Gro · 111 campsites · Accessibility: There are currently no designated accessible sites in this campground, but our parks are dedicated to increasing access in this campground in the near future.
• Lodgepole Campground The campground is typically open May through November. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. This large campground is on the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River within easy walking distance of Lodgepole Village. At an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042 m), the campground can be snowy in spring and fall. Lodgepole Village offers a visitor center, market, showe · 214 campsites · Accessibility: Campsites 62 and 63 are designated accessible and have accessible parking spaces, picnic tables that accommodate wheelchairs, raised grills, and level tent…
• Dorst Creek Campground Not taking reservations in 2026 due to past winter storm damage. When open, individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance. Group sites are available up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. Ten miles (16 km) from the Giant Forest, this campground rests under open stands of evergreen trees at an elevation of 6,800 feet (2,073 m). This centrally located cam · 222 campsites · Accessibility: Campsites 6, 11, 172–175, 177, and 180 are designated accessible. These sites feature paved accessible parking, level tent pads, grills, picnic tables, and…
• Buckeye Flat Campground Not currently taking reservations due to past winter storm damage. Open year-round except when weather or safety conditions require a closure. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Campers can hear the rushing Middle Fork of the Kaweah River from most sites. Due to high temperatures and dry conditions, fire restrictions are often in effect here. The P · 27 campsites · Accessibility: Sites 20 and 24 are designated as accessible. Site 20 has an extended picnic table, a food storage container, fire ring, a level tent pad on a hard-packed…
• Atwell Mill Campground The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. The campground is situated along the East Fork of the Kaweah River. There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the campground. More services can be found in Three Rivers, 23 miles (37 km) west of Atwell Mill Campground (approxima · 21 campsites · Accessibility: While there are currently no accessible campsites, our parks are committed to creating sites in the near future.
• Potwisha Campground Open year-round except when weather or safety conditions require a closure. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. The campground sits at 2,100 ft (640 m) elevation along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River under an open stand of oaks. Hot and dry weather in the foothills often require fire restrictions in the summer. In the winter, the campground is · 42 campsites · Accessibility: Sites 39 and 40 are designated accessible and have accessible food storage containers, extended picnic tables, wheelchair-accessible grills, a hard-packed and…
• Cold Springs Campground The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Nestled among aspen trees and conifers, the campground is located near the Mineral King Ranger Station, 26 miles (42 km) - 1.5 hour drive time - from the Highway 198 junction in Three Rivers. There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 2.5 miles (4 km) we · 40 campsites · Accessibility: While there are currently no accessible sites here, our parks are dedicated to creating sites in the near future. This campground has 40 campsites. There are…
• Crystal Springs Campground The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to two days in advance. All sites are reservation only. Crystal Springs campground is located 4 miles (6 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Grant Grove area. The campground is situated under open stands of evergreen trees at an elevation of 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Services can be found in Grant Grove Village. · 35 campsites · Accessibility: There are no accessible individual sites. Group site F is designated as accessible for people with limited mobility. It includes an extended picnic table and…