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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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).
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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.
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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. If you are unable to view a pdf file, please download the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. blank Important Links Wilderness Permit Reservation Application (827 KB) 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 Note: The Wilderness Office may be closed intermittently due to weather and road conditions. |
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Maps & Guides
Get trail maps and guides from the SNHA Bookstore Read More
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Trail Descriptions
Explore descriptions of some main park trails. Read More
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Trail Conditions
Information available on current trail conditions. Read More
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Keeping Your Food from Bears
You MUST store your food here. It saves bears. Here's how! Read More
Did You Know?
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!