Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is a National Parks in California. The NPS currently lists 4 active alerts (1 closure), 15 campgrounds and 6 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $20.
“Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face.”
Active alerts
4
Closures
1
Campgrounds
15
Visitor centers
6
Current alerts and closures
4 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 3 information.
Closure
Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity
Firefighters conducted a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree. Smoke and flame may be visible in the area. This is normal. Areas and trails in and around the prescribed burn are closed until they are determined to be safe. They will be reopened once they are cleared of hazards. Click "more" to view a map showing all trail and area closures.
Weekday Traffic Delays on Generals Highway North of Giant Forest
Due to removal of hazard trees along Generals Highway between Highway 180 and Giant Forest, there are traffic delays on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicles may experience delays of up to 30 minutes at each work site. There will not be delays on federal holidays.
Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures
There are temporary daytime closures and traffic delays on Mineral King Road. A schedule of daily closures and delays can be found on our Road Construction webpage. Click "more" to go there.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited at all low-elevation campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply. Click "more" for details.
Reservations are not accepted or required. Most credit cards, debit cards, and digital forms of payment are accepted including Discover, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay, among others.
Entrance fees
Fee
Cost
Details
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35
This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Hume Lake District of Sequoia… Buy online
Entrance - Per Person
$20
This entry fee is for a single person traveling on foot or by bicycle.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$30
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles, scooters, or similar motorized vehicles with up to 4 total passengers to Sequoia & Kings… Buy online
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
$20
Non-commercial groups traveling in vehicles that have a capacity of up to 15 passengers pay a $35 vehicle entrance fee or use a park pass.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$100
This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 16-25 people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or…
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$200
This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 26 or more people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or…
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
$20
The fee is $20 per person for any resident 16 years or older. For any nonresident the fee is $100 per person for anyone 16 years or older.
Nonresident
$100
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance…
Park wildlife are often seen along the Big Trees Trail, an easy and accessible path that starts at Giant Forest Museum and takes you around a meadow lined with mature sequoias.
The most popular of the Giant Forest’s ski trails, Crescent Meadow Road begins at the west end of the Giant Forest Museum Plaza. The entire route is an unplowed road with gentle to moderate grades and lots of giant sequoias.
Activities the NPS lists for Sequoia & Kings Canyon.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingRV CampingCavingClimbingRock ClimbingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnow PlaySnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some park roads and roads that access more remote parts of the parks close in the winter due to snow accumulation.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Day
Hours
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Weather: Because of the extreme elevation range in the parks, weather conditions vary widely between areas. In summer, the sequoia groves have comfortable temperatures and the foothills are hot and dry.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.
