Knapp's Cabin

The inside of Knapp's Cabin

Quick Facts

Location:

Highway 180, Kings Canyon National Park

Significance:

Historic Structure

Amenities

4 listed

Audio Description, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot

A wealthy businessman from Santa Barbara, George O. Knapp traveled here regularly with guests for fishing and camping expeditions. In 1925, he had this cabin built to store equipment for these lavish trips. In 1978, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
 

Glacial Views

It's easy to see why Knapp built the cabin here. It's situated on top of one of the many moraines along the canyon floor. These piles of glacial rubble are higher than the canyon floor, and views from the cabin are spectacular. Look closely to see horizontal scars along the canyon's granite walls; these were scratched by large rocks frozen fast in glacial ice as it slid slowly downslope thousands of years ago.