• Giant Sequoia Trees

    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.

Picnic Areas

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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. Please call 559-565-3341 BEFORE you plan to visit.

 
Picnic table with bearbox near it for safely storing food away from bears
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
 
Map showing location of park picnic areas
You can find picnic areas throughout the parks and surrounding national forest. None are plowed in winter, however.
 

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 and/or smoking restrictions or bans may be in place; click here for current restrictions on fires.
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 them at 559-784-1500.

 
Name Elev Grill Water Rest-room Remarks

Open/Close Dates
Big Stump 6300' Y Y Y year-round
Cedar Grove 4700' Y Y Y 4/26/13-10/15-13
Columbine 6500' Y Y Y year-round
Convict Flat 3000' Y Y Y in Sequoia National Forest
Crescent Meadow 6700' N Y Y
Foothills 1700' N Y Y restrooms across street in visitor center year-round
Grizzly Falls 4500' Y N Y in Sequoia National Forest
Halstead Meadow 6900' Y N Y
Hospital Rock 2800' Y Y Y year-round
Lodgepole 6700' N Y Y
Mineral King 7600' Y Y Y water and restrooms nearby 5/22/13-10/15/13
Pinewood 5/17/13-10/22/13
Powder Can 5200' Y N Y in Sequoia National Forest
Sandy Cove 5300' Y Y Y in Sequoia National Forest
Wolverton 7200' Y Y Y
Zumwalt Meadow 5000' N N Y 4/26/13-10/15/13

  • Ranger Programs Ranger Programs

    View a partial list of free nature programs offered here. Read More

  • Visitor Centers Visitor Centers

    Fun exhibits, books, maps, and information on activities. Read More

  • Current Conditions Current Conditions

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  • 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?

Black bear on tree trunk.

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!