The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is our number one priority. The National Park Service urges you to follow the guidance of the National Park Service and CDC to reduce the spread of COVID 19.
If you are showing symptoms:
- If you feel sick, please visit another day.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap or use hand sanitizer.
- Wearing a mask is required in federal buildings. Masks are required outdoors on federal land when social distancing cannot be maintained.
- Keep yourself and park employees safe by respecting the 6-foot distancing rule when interacting with them.
Recreate Responsibly
We recognize that parks can fulfill our needs to be inspired, find solace, and connect with the world around us. However, we ask that you recreate safely and responsibly. When seeking outdoor recreation, please follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and adhere to state and local guidelines.
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Practice Physical Distancing - Follow rules and guidelines. Look for guidelines on social distancing and stay within the established boundaries. At campgrounds, stay within required occupancy limits. On park buses, respect the limit on the number of passengers allowed on each bus.
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Prior Information - Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, do not go. If it is open, be careful not to crowd an area, have an alternative plan.
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Plan Ahead - Pack your lunch, get gas, and use the bathroom before you leave. Don't make unnecessary stops. Don’t forget hand sanitizer and a mask.
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Play it Safe – Choose a simpler activity that will reduce the chance you will need to be rescued and increase the strain on our emergency and medical care resources. Be more careful about your impact on local communities.
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Leave No Trace – Dispose of waste in appropriate bear-resistant trash cans. If trash and recycling bins are full, take trash with you, including disposable masks or gloves, and dispose of it in the next available trash can.
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Safety Plan - If you plan to check in periodically with family and friends, please be aware that we have extremely limited WiFi (Foothills and Kings Canyon Visitor Center areas) and little to no cell service.
