• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Parks Institute Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 1, 2013

    Due to high fire danger, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are instituting fire restrictions inside the parks. More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect minimal construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) through June 2013 on weekdays generally from 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 »

  • Some Opening/Closing Dates for Services and Facilities May Change – Check Back for Updates

    Some opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks may change due to weather or other circumstances. Call 559-565-3341 or send us an email using the "Contact Us" link below the main menu (bottom left, this page).

  • 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.

Wilderness

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Upper Davis Lake and Mt. Goodard
Upper Davis Lake and Mt. Goddard
Richard Thiel
 

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 Permit Reservation Application (827 KB)

Trail Descriptions

Trail Head Availability

Trail Conditions

Wilderness Trip Planner (PDF; 1,037 KB)

 

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.

 


CONTACT THE WILDERNESS OFFICE

Phone

(559) 565-3766

Fax

(559) 565-4239

E-mail

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

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!