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    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Changes to Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities – Check Back for Updates

    Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks have changed due to weather and/or other circumstances. See link for details and match to locations on the park map (under "Park Tools," bottom left, this page). More »

  • Road Conditions (Entire Park) and Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect 20-minute to 1-hour construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) until Memorial Day weekend (7 a.m.-6 p.m.). See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

  • You May Have Trouble Calling Us. Use the "Contact Us" Link (Bottom Left) to Send an E-mail.

    We are experiencing technical problems receiving some incoming phone calls at the parks. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please keep trying to reach us or check this website for frequently-asked questions. The search box (top, right) may be helpful.

News Releases

Please read important park alerts by clicking the red tab above before you come to the parks.

Construction projects may cause short delays. For more information, see the specific construction schedule and map of location.

May 18, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for May 19 - June 3, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 17, 2013 Road Construction Updates for May 17-31, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 14, 2013 Shuttle Service in Sequoia National Park to Begin May 23 (PDF, JPEG pg 1, JPEG pg 2)
May 12, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for May 13-20, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 11, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for May 13-27, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 10, 2013 Road Construction Updates for May 10-24, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 4, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for May 6-13, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 4, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for May 6-20, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 4, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for May 6-13, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
May 4, 2013 Road Construction Updates for May 5-17, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 27, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for April 29 - May 6, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 27, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for April 29 - May 6, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 27, 2013 Road Construction Updates for April 28 - May 10, 2013
(PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 18, 2013 Road Construction Updates for April 19 - May 3, 2013 (PDF, JPEG) Revised (4/19)
Apr. 18, 2013 Ranger Programs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks during National Park Week, April 20-28, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 18, 2013 Junior Ranger Day in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, April 27, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 17, 2013 Fact Sheet for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
(PDF, JPEG pg 1, JPEG pg 2)
Apr. 12, 2013 NEW! 2012 Statistics: National Park Service Overview
Apr. 12, 2013 Road Construction Updates for April 12-26, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 11, 2013 Cedar Grove Prescribed Fires In Progress (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 7, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for April 8-15, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 7, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for April 8-15, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 5, 2013 Vehicle Length Limits Change at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 5, 2013 Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Have Changed in 2013 (PDF, JPEG pg 1, JPEG pg 2, JPEG pg 3)
Apr. 5, 2013 Printable Guide to 2013 National Park Week Events at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (PDF, JPEG pg 1, JPEG pg 2)
Apr. 5, 2013 Prescribed Fires Planned in Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon Nationa Park (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 5, 2013 Rock Climbing Closure Notice on Moro Rock (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 5, 2013 Road Construction Updates for April 8-19, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Apr. 4, 2013 Report Now Available with Feedback from the General Public, Organizations, and Agencies on Preliminary Draft Alternatives for the Wilderness Stewardship Plan at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (PDF, JPEG pg 1, JPEG pg 2)
Mar. 31, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for April 1-8, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 30, 2013 Road Construction Updates for March 31 - April 12, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 27, 2013 Woody Smeck Chosen as Acting Superintendent of
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
News Release (PDF, JPEG pg. 1, JPEG pg. 2)
Photograph (JPEG)
Mar. 27, 2013 National Park Service Seeks Public Comments about Management Options for 12 Park-owned Buildings in Wilsonia at Kings Canyon National Park (PDF, JPEG pg. 1, JPEG pg. 2)
Mar. 22, 2013 National Park Service Announces Volunteer Opportunities at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (PDF, JPEG pg. 1, JPEG pg. 2, JPEG pg. 3)
Mar. 22, 2013 Road Construction Updates for March 22 - April 5, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 22, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for March 25 - April 1, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 16, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for March 19 - April 7, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 16, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for March 18-25, 2013 (PDF, JPEG) Revised with a Wildflower Walk
Mar. 15, 2013 Road Construction Updates for March 15-29, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 10, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for March 11-18, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 9, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for March 25 - April 8, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 9, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for March 11-25, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 7, 2013 Road Construction Updates for March 8-22, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 6, 2013 National Park Service Selects DNC Parks & Resorts at Kings Canyon, Inc., to be New Concessioner at Kings Canyon National Park (PDF, JPEG pg. 1, JPEG pg. 2)
Mar. 2, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for March 3-18, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 2, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for March 4-11, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 2, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for March 1-15, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Mar. 1, 2013 Road Construction Updates for March 1-15, 2013
(PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 27, 2013 Public Comments Needed on Proposed Increases for Three Large Campsites in Kings Canyon National Park (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 26, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for February 25 - March 4, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 21, 2013 Road Construction Updates for February 22 - March 8, 2013
(PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 17, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for February 18 - March 4, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 16, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for February 18-25, 2013 (PDF)
Feb. 16, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for February 10-25, 2013 (PDF) Revised
Feb. 10, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for February 11-18, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 10, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for February 11-18, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 9, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for February 10-25, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 7, 2013

Winter Updates from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; Presidents Day Shuttle, Campground Reservations, and Sequoia Speaks (PDF, JPEG pg. 1; JPEG pg. 2)
Shuttle schedule (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 7, 2013 Road Construction Updates for February 8-22, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Feb. 3, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for February 4-11, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 31, 2013 Road Construction Updates for February 1-15, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 30, 2013 Pacific West Region News Release - Taylor-Goodrich Named as North Cascades Superintendent (PDF, JPEG pg. 1, JPEG pg. 2, Photo-JPEG)
Jan. 27, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for January 28 - February 4, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 26, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for January 28 - February 4, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 26, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for January 28 - February 11, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 24, 2013 Road Construction Updates for January 25 - February 8, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 17, 2013 REMINDER! Free Entrance to National Parks and Other National Sites on Monday, January 21, 2013 for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Jan. 17, 2013 Road Construction Updates for January 18 - February 1, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 17, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for January 14-21, 2013 (PDF, JPEG) - Revised Program Schedule
Jan. 13, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for January 14-28, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 13, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for January 14-21, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)

Jan. 11, 2013

 Sequoia Speaks Lecture Series is Back in 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 11, 2013 Road Construction Updates for January 11-25, 2013
(PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 5, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in the Foothills, Sequoia National Park, for January 7-14, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 5, 2013 Ranger-led Programs in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, for January 14-21, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)
Jan. 4, 2013 Media Advisory: Debute of Majestic Mountain Loop - "Three Parks in Three Days" (PDF, JPEG)
Dec. 30, 2012 Ranger-led Programs in Giant Forest/Lodgepole, Sequoia National Park, for December 31, 2012 - January 14, 2013 (PDF, JPEG)


 

Did You Know?

Map of Sequoia and Kings Canyon.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon Parks form the heart of the second-largest contiguous roadless area left in the lower 48 states. The southern Sierra is so rugged that few roads cross it; you must go north to Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park or south to Walker Pass or Tehachapi Pass.