Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are famous for their stunning groves of Giant Sequoia trees - the largest trees in the world. Together, these two sister parks make for a wonderful family vacation filled with beautiful hiking trails, rushing rivers, waterfalls, and the amazing sequoias.
In the winter, snow often abounds but the groves are still accessible by foot from nearby parking lots. Always carry tire chains and be prepared for snow and cold weather in the 6,000-7,000 foot elevations. An important winter driving note: the Generals Highway between Grant Grove and Lodgepole is closed with snow and is not plowed.
Check NPS.gov for up-to-date road closures.
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The central area of Kings Canyon. General store, lodge, grill, showers, pay-phone, and ice-cream.
Visitor center is located very near Sentinel Campground.
First-come, first-served campground. Flush toilets, running water spouts, no electricity, $18.00 per night, RVs and tents.
Located near Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park and open year round. Full service lodge with a high quality restaurant, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, and activit...
Located in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park and open year round. Hotel, cabins, a restaurant, and store.
Located down in the canyon of Kings Canyon. Open seasonally from mid-May to mid-October. A small motel with a grill, laundry and store. Located next to th...
Located in the Mineral King area of Sequoia (southern section), this collection of cabins offer a range of rustic to luxury accommodations. Many cabins have...
Located in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. Most are rustic cabins with public baths. Restaurant and store nearby (open seasonally).
Located on the Generals Highway south of Grants Grove, on the way to Lodgepole. Open seasonally mid-May through early October. A restaurant, market, shower...
Visiting the General Grant Tree is on the top of most visitors lists as it is one of the world's largest living trees and it is also known as the Nation's Ch...
This visitor center, also known as the "Kings Canyon Visitor Center" gives visitors lots of information on the geology and wildlife of the area. It has a sp...
This loop trail is a great way to understand the history of the logging of the area that took place in the 19th century. Many giant sequoia trunks are waiti...
The Giant Forest Museum is a great first stop for families visiting Sequoia National Park. Unfortunately, this museum is open seasonally and was closed duri...
Across the street from the Giant Forest Museum is the large and relatively flat section of granite called "Beetle Rock". Our family loved scampering all ove...
Take the road or ride on the shuttle from the Giant Forest Museum to the parking area of Moro Rock and then climb the 400 steps to the top for a breathtaking...
A 1.5 mile loop trail with a bridge, boardwalk, rocks to climb and nature guides. Not stroller friendly. 50-100 feet elevation change.
A very short walk on a paved trail to a powerful waterfall. Mild elevation change. All stroller friendly. There may be an interest in climbing rocks down ...
A 4 mile round trip hike through the canyon to the junction of Bubbs Creek and the South Fork of the Kings River. 50-100 feet elevation change. Jogging str...
