• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

  • Road Construction Delays in Sequoia NP through Mid-Aug. (if entering/exiting via Hwy. 198)

    Expect 20-minute to 1-hour delays on weekdays and 20-minute delays on weekends along main road through parks. Weeknight closures with one pass through the construction zone at 11:30 p.m. See link to schedule and map or call 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1,). More »

  • 22-foot Vehicle Length Limit in Sequoia National Park

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, all vehicles must be less than 22 feet in length. Even vehicles towing trailers must be less than 22 feet in combined length. Longer vehicles must enter at Hwy. 180. More »

  • Road Conditions in the Parks

    For the latest road and weather conditions, call 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1) More »

Plan Your Visit

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

If you are planning a trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon, it is important to note that there are four distinct seasons and five unique regions. Each season and region offers different features, facilities, and activities.

To begin planning your trip, select an option or a quick link from below.

Plan Your Visit Quick Links

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Campgrounds Day Hiking Ranger-led Programs Safety
Lodging Backpacking Visitor Centers Bears & Food Storage
Entrance Fees Horseback Riding Wilderness Pets
Permits Stock Use Rivers Current Conditions
Park Transit Rock Climbing Picnic Areas Fire and Your Visit
Directions Snow Sports Nearby Attractions Accessibility
Where to Eat Snowplay Cave Tours Goods & Services
Where Can I...? Auto Touring   Getting Around




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  • Camping & Lodging Camping & Lodging

    Places to stay in the parks & within 20 miles of park entrances. Read More

  • Accessibility Information Accessibility Information

    Resources to help your park visit Read More

  • Current Conditions Current Conditions

    Details on current conditions Read More

  • Keeping Your Food from Bears Keeping Your Food from Bears

    You MUST store your food here. It saves bears. Here's how! Read More

Did You Know?

Thermometer shows temperature of 100 degrees.

The record high temperature in the foothills of Sequoia National Park is 118 degrees F, reached in July, 2007. Three times in the last decade it has hit 114 degrees. Is this one sign of global warming?