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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks |
Description:
Land of Giants
Ranging from 1500' to 14,494' in elevation, these adjoining parks protect immense mountains, deep canyons, huge trees, and stunningly diverse habitats. The Generals Highway climbs over 5000 feet from chaparral and oak-studded foothills to the awe-inspiring sequoia groves. From there, trails lead to the high-alpine wilderness which makes up most of these parks.
Although they were created by separate acts of Congress, Sequoia and Kings Canyon share miles of boundary and are managed as one park. Sequoia was the second national park designated in this country.
Designations:
Sequoia National Park (September 25, 1890)
General Grant National Park (October 1, 1890)
Kings Canyon National Park (March 4, 1940)
National Wilderness (September 28, 1984)
Accessibility:
Each visitor center and every campground has an accessible restroom. Some campsites and picnic areas have extended picnic tables.
Accessibility of trails varies from paved and level to steep and unpaved. Several fully accessible trails are under construction in the Giant Forest. Ask at visitor centers for information.
Getting Around:
All roads in the park are very curving; many are steep, most are narrow. Use caution!
Click on "more information" above for the most recent notes on road conditions, closures, & other changes.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Mountaineering | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Museum Exhibits | Cabin Rentals | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Caves | Mountains | And more.
Directions to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Plane:
The closest commercial airports are in Fresno & Visalia.
Car:
NOTE: Gasoline is NOT sold within the parks. Be sure to fill your gas tank in one of the neighboring communities.
To Sequoia Park entrance: from Highway 99 at Visalia take Highway 198 east for approximately 1 hour.
To Kings Canyon Park entrance: from Highway 99 at Fresno take Highway 180 east approximately 1-1/4 hours.
Public Transportation
A few private tour companies come to the parks. Contact 559-565-3106 for more information.
Attractions:
Giant Sequoia National Monument/Sequoia National Forest
Phone:(559)338-2251
Sierra National Forest
Inyo National Forest
Phone:(760)873-2500
Nearby Parks:
Death Valley National Park
Yosemite National Park
Manzanar National Historic Site
Channel Islands National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
John Muir National Historic Site
Joshua Tree National Park
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Contact Information for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA
93271-9651
Phone: 559-565-3341
Fax: 559-565-3730
Located in the southern Sierra Nevada near Three Rivers, CA
For more information on Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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