Welcome to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Where would you like to begin your visit?

Choose a destination from the list below, or from our interactive map (105K). Your browser must support client-side mapping to use the interactive map.

Park areas with a variety of facilities and services:

Ash Mountain in the Foothills area - For visitors arriving from the south, Ash Mountain is the gateway to Sequoia National Park. Early in the spring, while the trails in the high country are still buried under snow, the foothills offer hiking opportunities and spectacular wildflowers.
Lodgepole and the Sequoias of the Giant Forest area - Home to four of the world's five largest trees, the Giant Forest, and nearby Lodgepole, are the center of visitor activity in Sequoia National Park.
Sequoias of the Grant Grove area - Located at the north end of the Generals Highway, between Giant Forest and Cedar Grove, Grant Grove is a convenient base for visitors looking to experience both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The General Grant is our Nation's Christmas Tree, and one of the 10 largest trees in the world.
Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon area - Visitors to the Cedar Grove area will discover roaring rivers, verdant meadows, waterfalls, and a glaciated valley called "the rival to Yosemite."
Mineral King subalpine area - A spectacular alpine valley and miles of trails await those who brave the narrow 1870s mining road. No electricity and no RV or trailer camping.

More information about the parks:

Backcountry Information Office - How to obtain a wilderness permit and other information for backpackers and stock users interested in adventure beyond the road's end. Details on how to keep food away from bears in the backcountry.
Natural and Cultural History - A library of in-depth articles and information about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, including information on storing your food away from black bears.
Fire Information Cache - Scientific and technical information about fire and fire management in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Important park partners:

Sequoia Natural History Association Book Store - Books, maps, and other publications to enhance your visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The non-profit SNHA also offers Field Seminars and other programs to help you learn about the parks.
Sequoia Fund - This non-profit organization raises funds for important park projects.

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If you are planning a trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon, you may also wish to visit these other Park Service areas:
Yosemite National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
Death Valley National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site

You may also visit the neighboring national forests that surround much of these national parks:
Sequoia National Forest
Sierra National Forest
Inyo National Forest

The protects over 370 sites throughout the United States and its territories.

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Last update: July 14, 2004.