Wilderness Use:
Overnight backpacking	Permits and Reservations
Day Hiking	Food Storage in the wilderness
Private Stock Use

The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks encompass hundreds of thousands of acres of pristine High Sierra country, of which more than 90% is designated wilderness. It is the duty of these parks to preserve and protect these natural lands while providing opportunities for appreciation of the solitude and primitive experience it offers. Select a topic below to learn more about wilderness and wilderness recreation and regulations.

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WILDERNESS REGULATIONS & INFORMATION

Wilderness Trip Planner

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Minimum Impact Restrictions
Basic practices to minimize the impact on the land. Download 2011 pdf, 52kb

Special Wilderness Regulations
This bulletin gives a snapshot of all special regulations, recommendations, closures, and limits. Download 2011 pdf, 65 KB

Emergency Locator Device Advisory
If you will be carrying an Emergency Satellite Locator Device such as a SPOT device, please read this advisory. Download pdf, 163 KB

Protecting Foxtail Pines in the Kern River Drainage
As of 2009 no campfires above 10,400 feet in elevation in the Kern Drainage or above 10,000 feet at Nine Lakes Basin & Big Arroyo areas. No campfires at Lower Crabtree Meadow within 1/4 mile of the food storage locker. Download 2011 pdf, 151 KB

Wilderness Food Storage Guidance
This bulletin provides background information for the strong recommendation that all visitors carry and use portable bear-resistant food-storage containers. Download 2011 pdf, 107 KB

Help Prevent the Spread of New Zealand Mud Snails
The New Zealand mud snail is a very small invasive species of freshwater snail. These snails quickly form large colonies that can take over waterways that they invade, altering the natural ecosystems. To help prevent the introduction of this and other invasive species clean your boots, laces, and equipment carefully before hiking in the parks. Read more about from Yosemite National Park...

Velvet Grass in the Kern Canyon
Specific to parties traveling with stock animals in the Kern Canyon, this bulletin describes the special regulations that will attempt to prevent the spread of velvet grass - a highly invasive plant. Download 2011 pdf, 108 KB

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BECOME A WILDERNESS STEWARD

Wilderness.net
Learn more about Wilderness Stewardship from the National Park Service and partnering organizations.

The WildeBeat
Interested in technology and wilderness? Listen to a 2008 discussion with park wilderness managers and others about cell phones and other devices in wilderness on the WildeBeat audio journal.

Wilderness Stewardship Plan
The parks are in the process of developing a new Wilderness Stewardship Plan for the parks. Learn more about the planning process and how you can be involved.

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		CONTACT THE WILDERNESS OFFICE
		Phone	(559) 565-3766
		Fax	(559) 565-4239
		E-mail	e-mail us

Note: The Wilderness Office may be closed intermittently due to weather and road conditions.