Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Important Alerts:

New 22’ length limit on Generals Highway from Hospital Rock to Giant Forest. Sheep Fire in Cedar Grove: Expect smoke morning and evening; Don Cecil Trail is closed in the park until further notice.
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Welcome to a Land of Giants

This landscape testifies to nature's size, beauty, and diversity – huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees!

These two parks lie side by side in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Activity varies by season and elevation, which ranges from 1300' to 14,494'.

Planning your visit

Traveling to Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Planning wilderness travel
Current conditions (roads, trails, weather)
Where to stay (campgrounds, lodging)
Activities
Regulations & safety information

Dangerous Rivers

Rivers swollen by runoff from snowmelt are particularly dangerous in spring. People drown in the park every year! Stay safe by being aware of drowning hazards.

Learn more about drowning hazards here...

Road construction in progress

Generals Highway from Hospital Rock to Giant Forest Museum is now closed to vehicles greater than 22 feet (6.5 m) in length until December 31, 2010. Read more about length restrictions...

Road improvement projects have begun in areas throughout Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Delays up to two hours are possible. No weekend closures are planned. Read more about current road conditions...

Visiting in summer

Summer brings hot and dry weather to the foothills. The rivers may be tempting, but dangerous, swift currents continue through summer. The mid-elevation sequoia groves offer cooler temperatures. This peak season offers plentiful choices in outdoor activities! Read more about planning your summer visit...

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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700

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Phone

Visitor Information
(559) 565-3341

Wilderness Information
(559) 565-3766

Fax

(559) 565-3730

Climate

These parks range from 1,500 feet to 14,494 feet in elevation and conditions can vary drastically at different locations within the parks. The Foothills are characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Rain usually occurs from January to mid-May; rain in the summer is rare. The Middle Elevations offer warm days and cool evenings in the summer and snowy and icy winters with below-freezing temperatures.
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