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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Picnic Areas
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As of July 11, 2008, the parks entered a Stage 1 Fire Restriction. This means that no wood or barbecue fires are permitted below 6,000 feet, except in designated campgrounds. This includes Ash Mountain Picnic Area, Hospital Rock Picnic Area and backcountry travel below 6,000 feet. Gas or propane stoves may be used at all elevations. It also means that no smoking below 6,000 feet is permitted, except within a developed area, a campground, an enclosed vehicle, or a building which allows smoking. Increased fire danger may lead to further restrictions. Check bulletin boards and visitor centers in the parks before starting any fire. More >>>
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| BEAR HABITAT! Store all food properly, never leave food on or around picnic tables unattended, and place all trash in bearproof garbage cans and dumpsters (close any latches that are present). Please use the bearbox near your table to store all food when not preparing or eating it. NPS Photo |
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| You can find picnic areas throughout the parks and surrounding national forest. None are plowed in winter, however. |
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NOTE: Individual picnic areas may be closed at particular times because of bears or other issues. Picnic areas are not plowed and may be inaccessible after snow falls. Fire restrictions or bans may be in place. For the latest information on Sequoia and Kings Canyon picnic areas, see Current Advisories, check bulletin boards, or call the parks at 559-565-3341. For the latest information on Giant Sequoia National Monument picnic areas, see the Sequoia National Forest website or call the forest at 559-784-1500
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| Name |
Elev |
Grill |
Water |
Rest-room |
Remarks |
| Big Stump |
6300' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
currently closed |
| Cedar Grove |
4700' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Columbine |
6500' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Convict Flat |
3000' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Crescent Meadow |
6700' |
N |
Y |
Y |
no fires |
| Foothills |
1700' |
N |
Y |
Y |
restrooms across street in visitor center |
| Grizzly Falls |
4500' |
Y |
N |
Y |
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| Halstead Meadow |
6900' |
Y |
N |
Y |
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| Hospital Rock |
2800' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Lodgepole |
6700' |
N |
Y |
Y |
no fires |
| Mineral King |
7600' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
water and restrooms nearby |
| Powder Can |
5200' |
Y |
N |
Y |
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| Sandy Cove |
5300' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Wolverton |
7200' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Zumwalt Meadow |
5000' |
N |
N |
N |
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Keeping Your Food from Bears
You MUST store your food here. It saves bears. Here's how!
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Current Advisories
Details on roadwork, delays, and closures.
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Visitor Centers
Fun exhibits, books, maps, and information on activities.
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Ranger Programs
View a partial list of free nature programs offered here.
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Did You Know?
Picnic areas are a major source of problem bears. Bears quickly lose their fear of humans when allowed access to our food. They wind up dead, hit by cars or shot because they threaten people. Store all food immediately on arrival, stay close to food at tables, and put all trash in bearproof cans!
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Last Updated: July 09, 2008 at 20:47 EST |
