In 2024 there will be multiple roads undergoing construction repairs and other recovery work to address extensive road damage and hazard trees near roadways that occurred during extreme wildfires and flooding events from 2021 to 2023.
Information about current and upcoming road construction can be found on the Road Construction page.
See the Current Conditions page for information about conditions beyond roads.
If you still have questions after checking the road information below, call (559) 565-3341 (press 1, then 1).
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Be prepared for snowy mountain roads! Chains may be required at any time.
Generals Highway
Sections of the highway are listed from south to north.
Road or Road segment
Park Areas
Road Description
Status
Conditions
Ash Mountain / Highway 198 Entrance Station to Hospital Rock
Foothills
The southern-most six miles of the highway along Middle Fork Kaweah River, from the park entrance station near Three Rivers, CA, to the Hospital Rock Picnic Area.
OPEN with infrequent, minor construction delays on weekdays
There may be a flagger holding traffic for short periods just south of the Foothills Visitor Center during business hours.
Hospital Rock to Junction with Wolverton Rd
Foothills, Giant Forest
This section of highway features many hairpin turns and is not recommended for vehicles longer than 22'. Tire chain restrictions are frequently in effect due to snow and ice on a narrow, curvy roadway.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions and minor construction delays
There may be one short delay for a traffic light where road damage makes the roadway less than two lanes wide. See the Road Construction page for more information about upcoming road construction delays and closures. Not recommended for vehicles longer than 22'
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Junction with Wolverton Road to Wuksachi Lodge
Giant Forest, Lodgepole
This section of road provides access to Lodgepole Village, Lodgepole Campground, and Wuksachi Lodge
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Wuksachi Lodge to Montecito Sequoia Lodge
This section of the highway can temporarily close during snow storms in the spring.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Montecito Sequoia Lodge to Quail Flat Snowplay Area
This section of road provides access to several trailheads in Sequoia National Park as well as portions of Sequoia National Forest.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Quail Flat Snowplay Area to Junction with Highway 180
Grant Grove
This section of road provides access to Redwood Mountain Overlook and some portions of Sequoia National Forest.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Highway 180
Road or Road segment
Park Areas
Road Description
Status
Conditions
Big Stump Entrance Station to Hume Lake Road
Grant Grove
Provides access to Kings Canyon National Park from Fresno and all points to the west. Subject to temporary closure due to snow events.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Hume Lake Road to Roads End
Cedar Grove
Provides access to the Kings River Canyon and Cedar Grove area
SEASONAL CLOSURE
Expected to reopen late June at the earliest. See Road Construction page for more information.
Sequoia National Park Roads
Road or Road Segment
Park Areas
Road Description
Status
Conditions
Generals Highway
Foothills, Giant Forest, Lodgepole
This highway is the main access route to front-country areas of Sequoia National Park from both the south and north.
See Generals Highway table above
See the Road Construction page for more information about upcoming road construction delays and closures.
Middle Fork Road
Foothills
Unpaved past Buckeye Flat Campground.
CLOSED INDEFINITELY
Open to foot traffic. Closed due to washouts. Buckeye Flat Campground is also closed due to infrastructure damage.
Crystal Cave Road
Giant Forest
CLOSED FOR 2024
Closed due to extensive damage and hazard trees from 2021 KNP Complex Fire and flooding during extreme storms in winter 2022-2023. Repairs and recovery efforts will continue throughout 2024.
Crescent Meadow Road and Moro Rock Loop
Giant Forest
When closed to vehicles in winter, the road is open to winter recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
SEASONAL CLOSURE
Road is not plowed. There is not a set date for reopening. Spring reopening occurs after all winter snowpack has melted off the road.
Wolverton Road
Giant Forest
This road provides access to Wolverton snowplay area and, when it is open, the Sherman Tree Main Trail and Parking Area (see below)
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Sherman Tree Main Trail and Parking Area
Giant Forest
The main parking lot for walking to General Sherman Tree.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Mineral King Road
Mineral King
This is a narrow road with many blind turns. Inside the park, the road is often less than two lanes wide, and there are no guardrails. Drive slow.
SEASONAL CLOSURE
Mineral King Road was damaged both inside and outside the park boundary. Mineral King Road typically reopens to public vehicles in late May. See the Road Construction page for more information.
North Fork Road
Foothills
Unpaved inside the park boundary
OPEN
South Fork Road
Foothills
Unpaved and impassable inside the park boundary.
CLOSED INDEFINITELY
Closed indefinitely. The road was completely destroyed during extreme winter storms of 2022-2023. Road repair options are still being assessed based on new landforms and instability following the storms.
Kings Canyon National Park Roads
Road or Road Segment
Park Areas
Road Description
Status
Conditions
Highway 180
Grant Grove, Cedar Grove
The main highway used to reach Grant Grove from Fresno and other points to the west
See Highway 180 table above
See Highway 180 table above
Generals Highway
Grant Grove
The highway route between Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park
See Generals Highway table above
See Generals Highway table above
Panoramic Point Road (Panoramic Drive)
Grant Grove
When closed to vehicles in winter, the road is open to winter recreation. Traction devices such as microspikes, snowshoes, or skis are strongly recommended. The road re-opens when conditions allow. In early winter the road may close and then re-open to vehicles when snow and ice melts.
SEASONAL CLOSURE
Road is not plowed. There is not a set date for reopening. Spring reopening occurs after all winter snowpack has melted off the road.
Grant Tree Road
Grant Grove
Provides access to trails to General Grant Tree and surrounding sequoia groves.
OPEN with tire chain restrictions
For current tire chain restriction information, call (559) 565-3341, (press 1, then 1).
Redwood Mountain Road
Grant Grove
Unpaved road. Provides access to trails in Redwood Mountain sequoia grove.
CLOSED
Closed due to tread damage and tree hazards following the 2021 KNP Complex wildfire. No reopening date has been set.
Sequoia National Forest Roads and Other Roads Outside the National Parks
Road or Road Segment
Park Areas
Road Description
Status
Conditions
Highway 245
Near Grant Grove
This highway is often used to drive between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks when Generals Highway is closed in the winter.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Closed between Highway 180 and Pinehurst through at least June 30 due to construction by Caltrans.
Hume Lake Road (Sequoia National Forest, northeast of Grant Grove)
Near Grant Grove
Paved road from Highway 180 to Hume Lake. Usually open year-round.
OPEN, call (559) 338-2251 for conditions
Open from the junction with Highway 180 to around Ten Mile Campground. Please call the Hume Lake Ranger District for the most current road conditions: (559) 338-2251.
Other Sequoia National Forest Roads
Paved and unpaved roads near the parks in the Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest