| Description: Here on the rim of the great central Valley, mountains rise thousands of feet above the sea, rivers slash deep canyons in the granite, & giant lodgepoles & sequoias grow on the slopes. Aboveground, the park rises from 1300 feet above sea level to 14,491 feet at the peak of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous US. Underground, miles of marble caverns shelter many endemic cave species.
The best way to see this park is to get out of your car. Short nature trails wind through sequoia groves, & longer trails lead up into the high country. Caving expeditions are available to the Crystal Cave. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail cuts through Kings Canyon.
736,980 acres of the park is designated wilderness. The Pacific Crest-John Muir Trail crosses through for about 65 miles. Numerous other trails attract hordes of hikers & backpackers.
Location: To Sequoia Park entrance: from Highway 99 at Visalia take Highway 198 east for approximately one hour.
To Kings Canyon Park entrance: from Highway 99 at Fresno take Highway 180 east approximately 1-1/4 hours.
Season: year round.
Fee: entrance, passes accepted; camping & concessions.
Available: Fishing Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Horseback Riding
Camping Wildlife Viewing
Caving Winter Sports
Climbing
Visitor Center Group Campgnd RV Sites
Exhibits Campgnd, Primitive
Interpretive Programs Drinking Water Dump Station
Restrooms
Campgnd, Developed Showers.
Notes: No gas is available in the park. The roads are very steep & winding. Some are not recommended for RVs. |
Campground: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in Three Rivers California *