• 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 »

Vehicle Restrictions

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

Plan for road construction delays in Sequoia National Park. See construction schedule and map of location.

LENGTH LIMITS AND ADVISORIES

Generals Highway Length Limit
Some sections of the Generals Highway, or the main road through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, are subject to the general rules about vehicle lengths, e.g., single vehicles longer than 40 feet (12 m) or vehicle plus tow unit longer than 50 feet (15 m) are prohibited along the Generals Highway.

Important! The Generals Highway between Hospital Rock and the Giant Forest Museum is closed to vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m). This includes vehicles towing units - the combined length must be less than 22 feet. This temporary closure is due to road construction, expected to last through August 10, 2012 and affects those who wish to enter or exit through Sequoia National Park.

Crystal Cave Road Length Limit
Single vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m) are prohibited. Open during cave tour season, May through late October.

Mineral King Road Length Warning
Extremely narrow and winding road. Open May through October, weather permitting.

Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road Length Limit
Single vehicles longer than 22 feet (6.7 m) and towed units are prohibited during shuttle operation season, May through Labor Day weekend. Closes with snow.

Did You Know?

Fairy lantern wildflowers.

The unusual diversity of climates and ecosystems in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks led to its designation as an International Biosphere Reserve. There are 580 reserves in 114 countries that hold this honor world-wide.