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Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon National Park USA History:

Kings Canyon National Park Location Fresno County & Tulare County, California, USA
Kings Canyon National Park Nearest city FresnoNearest city: Fresno
Kings Canyon National Park Coordinates 36°48′0″N 118°33′0″W
Kings Canyon National Park Area 462,901 acres (187,329 ha)
Kings Canyon National Park Established March 4, 1940 Established: March 4, 1940
Kings Canyon National Park Visitors 552,766 (in 2006)
Kings Canyon National Park Governing body National Park Service

Kings Canyon National Park USA Visitor Center:

Kings Canyon National Park USA Weather:

FOOTHILLS
TEMPERATURES		  JAN  FEB MAR  APR  MAY  JUN JUL  AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Extreme Low

20°
-7C

22°
-6C

26°
-3C

29°
-2C

31°
1C

38°
3C

42°
6C

46°
8C

37°
3C

30°
-1C

26°
-3C

18°
-8C

Average Low

36°
2C

39°
4C

41°
5C

46°
8C

52°
11C

61°
16C

68°
20C

67°
20C

52°
11C

43°
6C

37°
3C

36°
2C

Average High

57°
14C

61°
16C

64°
18C

70°
21C

79°
26C

89°
32C

97°
36C

96°
36C

91°
33C

80°
27C

67°
19C

58°
14C

Extreme High

84°
29C

85°
29C

85°
29C

92°
33C

104°
40C

114°
46C

113°
45C

111°
44C

112°
44C

103°
39C

93°
34C

82°
28C
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Kings Canyon National Park USA Things To Do:

  1. Kings Canyon National Park US - Places To Go
  2. Kings Canyon National Park US - Wilderness
  3. Kings Canyon National Park US - Summer Activities (July-Sept)
  4. Kings Canyon National Park US - Fall Activities (Sept-Nov)
  5. Kings Canyon National Park US - Winter Activities (Dec.-April)
  6. Kings Canyon National Park US - Spring Activities (Feb-June)
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Kings Canyon National Park USA Camping:

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Be Bear Aware
  • Cougar Information
  • General Information
  • Group Camping Info
  • Kings Canyon National Park
  • Minimum Impact Camping
  • Regulations
  • Reservations
  • RV & Trailer Info
  • Sequoia National Park
  • Stock Users Information


Group Campsites

Campground  Open  Close  Sites  Fee  Min / Max Persons  Location Reservations
Dorst Jun Sep 5 $38 - $57 12 / 50 8 miles north of Lodgepole DESTINET-NPS, 9450 Carroll Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
Sunset (Grant Grove) Jun Sep 2 $27 12 / 20 .12 mile west of Grant Grove Visitor Center Sunset Group Sites, PO Box 926, Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
Canyon View (Cedar Grove) Jun Sep 4 $27* 20 / 40 .5 mile east of Cedar Grove Ranger Station Canyon View Group Sites, PO Box 926, Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633


Cedar Grove Area

Campground Open Close Sites Elev Toilet Dump Station Showers Fee Location
Moraine May Oct 120 4,600 Flush Yes Yes $14.00 Just past Cedar Grove Village on Hwy 180, 32 miles east of Grant Grove
Sentinel May Oct 83 4,600 Flush Yes Yes $14.00 Across from Cedar Grove Village, 32 miles east of Grant Grove on Hwy 180
Sheep Creek May Oct 111 4,600 Flush Yes Yes $14.00 On Hwy 180, 32 miles east of Grant Grove


Grant Grove Area

Campground Open Close Sites Elev Toilet Dump Station Showers Fee Location
Azalea All Year   144 6,500 Flush Yes Yes $14.00 On the Grant Tree Road, 3 miles from the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180
Crystal Springs May Sep 66 6,500 Flush Yes Yes $14.00 Past Grant Village on Hwy 180, 3 miles from the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180
Sunset May Sep 119 6,500 Flush Yes Yes $14.00 On Hwy 180, 3 miles from the Big Stump entrance on Hwy 180
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Kings Canyon National Park USA Directions:

DISTANCE & TIME to SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK Entrance via Hwy 198 from:

  • Visalia - 46 miles—allow 1 hour
  • Fresno - 76 miles—allow 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Bakersfield - 114 miles—allow 2 hours
  • Yosemite NP Wawona Entrance - 138 miles—allow 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Los Angeles - 225 miles—allow 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Oakland or Sacramento - 250 miles—allow 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Death Valley NP West Entrance - 320 miles—allow 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Las Vegas - 400 miles—allow 6 hours 30 minutes

DISTANCE & TIME to KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK via Hwy 180 to Grant Grove entrance:

  • Fresno - 57 miles—allow 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Visalia - 67 miles—allow 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yosemite NP Wawona Entrance - 114 miles—allow 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Bakersfield - 135 miles—allow 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Oakland or Sacramento - 230 miles—allow 4 hours
  • Los Angeles - 245 miles—allow 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Death Valley NP West Entrance - 340 miles—allow 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Las Vegas - 420 miles—allow 7 hours

Kings Canyon National Park USA Operating Hours:

  • Kings Canyon National Park USA Operating Hours - Summer (July-September)
  • Kings Canyon National Park USA Operating Hours - Fall (September-November)
  • Kings Canyon National Park USA Operating Hours - Winter (November-April)
  • Kings Canyon National Park USA Operating Hours - Spring (April-June)
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Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs:

  1. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Park ranger - Grades: GS-3, GS-4, GS-5, GS-7
  2. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Guide - Grades: GS-3 through GS-5
  3. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Visitor Use Assistant - Grades: GS-4, GS-5
  4. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Recreational Aid/Assistant - Grades: GS-3 through GS-6
  5. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Biological Technician - Grades: GS-4, GS-5
  6. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Forestry Technician - Grades: GS-4, GS-5
  7. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Architecture and Landscape Architecture - Grades: GS-4
  8. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Historian - Grades: GS-5, GS-7
  9. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Laborer - Grades: WG-2 through WG-4
  10. Kings Canyon National Park USA Jobs in Maintenance, Trades, and Crafts - Grades: WG-4 and above

Kings Canyon National Park USA Lodging:

  1. Kings Canyon National Park - John Muir Lodge
  2. Kings Canyon National Park - Grant Grove Cabins
  3. Kings Canyon National Park - Montecito Sequoia Resort
  4. Kings Canyon National Park - Stony Creek Lodge
  5. Kings Canyon National Park - Cedar Grove Lodge

Kings Canyon National Park
Toll Free at (866) K CANYON
International guests - +1 (559) 335-5500

Kings Canyon National Park USA Location, Address:

83918 Grant Grove Dr,
Kings Cyn Nat Pk,
CA - (559) 335-2856

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Kings Canyon National Park USA Reservations:

John Muir Lodge Rates
Historic Grant Grove Village
  Standard Room
2 Queen Beds		 Standard Room
1 King Bed & Sofa
Kings Canyon National Park - Winter 09' Rates
January 19, 2009 to April 3, 2009		 $59*wkday
$79*wkend		 $69*wkday
$89*wkend
Kings Canyon National Park - Spring Value Rates 09' Rates
April 4, 2009 to May 1, 2009		 $119*wkday
$139*wkend		 $129*wkday
$149*wkend
Kings Canyon National Park - Summer Value Rates 09' Rates
May 2, 2009 to May 21, 2009		 $169*wkday $188*wkday
Kings Canyon National Park - Summer Rates 09' Rates
May 22, 2009 to September 6, 2009		 $172*wkday $188*wkday
Kings Canyon National Park - Fall Rates 09' Rates
September 7, 2009 to October 17, 2009		 $169*wkday $188*wkday

 

Bath Cabin Rates*
Historic Grant Grove Village
  Duplex Bath Cabins Bath Cabin #9
Kings Canyon National Park - 2008-2009 Regular Rates
Open Year Round		 $129 $140

 

 Rustic & Camp Cabin Rates
Historic Grant Grove Village
  Camp Cabins Rustic Cabins Oversized Camp Cabins
Kings Canyon National Park - 2009 Regular Rates
May 21, 2009 to Novemberr 28, 2009		 $77 $87 $91

 

Tent Cabin Rates
 Historic Grant Grove Village

  Tent Cabins Tent Cabin
(Hard Top)
Kings Canyon National Park - 2009 Regular Rates
June 11, 2009 to September 6, 2009		 $62 $77

 

Cedar Grove Lodge Rates
Kings Canyon National Park

  Standard Room
2 Queen Beds		 Patio Room
1 Queen Bed
Kings Canyon National Park - 2009 Regular Rates
May 14, 2009 to October 17, 2009		 $119 $135

 

 Stony Creek Lodge Rates
Sequoia National Forest
  Standard Room
1 Queen Bed		 Standard Room
1 Queen & 1 Twin		 Standard Room
1 Queen & 2 Twins
Kings Canyon National Park - Regular Rates
May 7, 2009 to October 11, 2009

$149*wkday $169*wkend

$159*wkday $179*wkend

$169*wkday $189*wken
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