Grant Grove Visitor Center: In Grant Grove Village. Exhibits & a 10-minute slide show on the natural & human history of Grant Grove, as well as books, maps, first aid, local wilderness permits. Planning for new exhibits is underway; we hope to complete the project during 2004. Daily 8am - 6pm in summer; 9am - 5pm spring & fall; 9:30am - 4:30pm in winter. 1-559-565-4307.
First-come, first-served.
Azalea. Open year-round. On Grant Tree Road, 1/4 mile north of visitor center. 113 sites. $18/day.
Crystal Springs: Usually open for Memorial Day weekend, then open as needed through Labor Day. North of visitor center 1/4 mile. 63 sites. $18/day.
Sunset: Usually open for Memorial Day weekend, then open as needed through Labor Day. South of visitor center 1/4 mile. Limited trailer/RV space. 200 sites. $18/day. Parking for naturalist programs at the amphitheater is here. Group sites reserved by mail only.
Grant Grove Lodge: Grant Grove Village. Rustic cabins with bath, and housekeeping cabins. Modern rooms in the new John Muir Lodge. Reservations: 1-866-522-6966. Registration desk 1-559-335-5500.
In Grant Grove Village:
Restaurant: Daily 7am - 9pm in summer; reduced hours in other seasons. Table service.
Market: Supplies, bear canisters, emergency gasoline. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals in winter. Daily 8am - 8pm in summer; 9am - 6pm fall through spring.
Gift Shop: Handicrafts, souvenirs, film. ATM in lobby. Daily 8am - 8pm in summer; 9am - 7pm fall through spring.
Tables, restrooms, fire pits with grills, drinking water available. In winter these become snowplay areas, and water and restrooms are available only at Big Stump.
Columbine: On Grant Tree Road, 1/2 mile northwest of visitor center.
Big Stump: On Highway 180, 3 miles southwest of visitor center.
In Grant Grove Village:
Showers (KCPS): Arrange at Lodge. Daily 11am - 4pm. $3/person.
Horseback Riding: Grant Grove Stables - on Highway 180, 1/2-mile north of the visitor center. 1-2 hour rides 8am - 6pm. (559)335-9292. Closes late fall through spring; call (559)337-2314 for information.
Post Office: Open weekdays; times vary. Stamp machine available 24 hours. Address mail to park visitors: c/o General Delivery, Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633. (559)335-2499.
