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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
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When you visit this area, you pass through lands that may have different regulations, because they are managed by two different agencies - the National Park Service (NPS) and the US Forest Service (USFS). Driving between Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park and Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, you pass through Sequoia National Forest. The same is true when you drive from Grant Grove to Cedar Grove.

 

 

In Parks

In National Forest

WALK A PET?

Not on trails but it’s ok in developed areas ( picnic areas, campgrounds, roads).

Pets can go on trails.

 

Pets must be on a leash less than 6 feet (1.8m) long. Don’t leave pets in hot cars.

COLLECT THINGS?

Not in Parks: Leave everything to play its natural role in the ecosystem.

Gathering a few cones or rocks for personal use is permitted.

 

 

Archeological sites & artifacts are protected by law.

HAVE A FIRE?

Only in fire grills in campgrounds & some picnic areas.

Fire permits are required outside picnic area grills & campgrounds. Get one at Grant Grove Visitor Center or the USFS Hume Lake office in Dunlap on Hwy 180 (559-338-2251).

GO FISHING?

Permitted during the season; a California fishing license is required for ages 16 & up. Get copies of park-specific regulations at any visitor center.

FEED WILDLIFE?

Not in either area! Animals become unnaturally dependent. Some can be dangerous and may have to be killed. Some can carry disease. Roadside beggars get hit by cars.

CUT WOOD?

Not in the Parks

Call Hume Lake Ranger District for permit & guidelines: (559) 338-2251.

RIDE A BICYCLE?

Keep bikes on roads only, not on any trail

Ask a ranger which trails permit bicycles.

 

Be careful & courteous near pedestrians & horses. People under 18 must wear a helmet.

GO PICNICKING?

There are numerous designated picnic sites in the parks and National Forest. See the park map on page 12 of The Guide or visit the picnic page.

DRIVE OFF-ROAD?

Not in either area. Stay on roads.

GO CAMPING?

Only in numbered sites in designated campgrounds.

In campgrounds or, unless posted otherwise, near roadsides. Pull safely off the road & no further.

RIDE HORSEBACK?

Rides by-the-hour, backcountry spot trips, & guides at:

Cedar Grove
(559) 565-3464 summer
(559) 337-2314 off season

Grant Grove
(559) 335-9292 summer
(559) 337-2314 off season

Horse Corral
On Big Meadows Road in Sequoia National Forest
(559) 565-3404 summer
(559) 564-6429 off season

(559) 679-3573 cell


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Woodcuts from park newspaper symbolizing three special areas in the parks.

Did You Know?
The park newspaper (The Guide) comes out five times a year. It covers Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and the Hume Lake area of Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Planning a trip? See the most recent issue for the season you expect to be here and see what to expect.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2010 at 17:17 MST