| Sequoia National Park Location |
Tulare County, California, USA |
| Sequoia National Park Nearest city |
VisaliaNearest city: Visalia |
| Sequoia National Park Coordinates |
36°26′0″N 118°41′0″W |
| Sequoia National Park Area |
404,051 acres (1,635 km2) |
| Sequoia National Park Established |
October 1, 1890 Established: October 1, 1890 |
| Sequoia National Park Visitors |
954,507 (in 2006) |
| Sequoia National Park Governing body |
National Park Service |
| Sequoia National Park Individual Entry (Bike, Foot) |
$ 10.00 (Seven Day Pass) |
| Sequoia National Park Private Non-commercial Vehicle |
$ 20.00 (Seven Day Pass) |
| Sequoia National Park Annual Pass |
$ 30.00 (Good For One Year) |
| Gold Access Pass (Blind or permanently disabled individuals) |
Free (Lifetime - good in all national parks) |
| Golden Age Pass (one time fee - for those 62+ years young) |
$ 10.00 (Lifetime - good in all national parks) |
| National Park Pass (good one year from date of purchase) |
$ 50.00 (good in all national parks) |
| Golden Eagle Pass (good 1 year from date of purchase) |
$ 15.00 (valid in all Natl Parks & Fed Rec Areas) |
| |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual |
| Avg High - °F |
41.2 |
43.5 |
47.6 |
52.8 |
59.0 |
67.5 |
77.2 |
76.8 |
72.4 |
61.7 |
49.9 |
42.8 |
57.8 |
| Avg Low - °F |
23.2 |
23.8 |
25.6 |
30.1 |
35.9 |
43.6 |
51.3 |
49.9 |
45.2 |
38.1 |
30.4 |
26.1 |
35.3 |
| Avg Precip (in) |
7.32 |
8.02 |
6.63 |
4.75 |
1.78 |
0.42 |
0.11 |
0.17 |
0.44 |
1.54 |
4.11 |
8.0 |
43.3 |
| Avg Snowfall (in) |
37.0 |
38.2 |
40.0 |
25.6 |
4.6 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
1.8 |
12.8 |
28.8 |
189.2 |
| Avg Snow Depth (in) |
24.0 |
38.0 |
39.0 |
25.0 |
5.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
11.0 |
12.0 |
- Sequoia National Park Summer (July-September)
- Sequoia National Park Fall (September-November)
- Sequoia National Park Winter (November-April)
- Sequoia National Park Spring (April-June)
Cedar Grove Area
| Campground |
Open |
Close |
Sites |
Elev |
Toilet |
Dump Station |
Showers |
Fee |
| Moraine |
May |
Oct |
120 |
4,600 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$14.00 |
| Sentinel |
May |
Oct |
83 |
4,600 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$14.00 |
| Sheep Creek |
May |
Oct |
111 |
4,600 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$14.00 |
Grant Grove Area
| Campground |
Open |
Close |
Sites |
Elev |
Toilet |
Dump Station |
Showers |
Fee |
| Azalea |
All Year |
|
144 |
6,500 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$14.00 |
| Crystal Springs |
May |
Sep |
66 |
6,500 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$14.00 |
| Sunset |
May |
Sep |
119 |
6,500 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$14.00 |
Foothills Area
| Campground |
Open |
Close |
Sites |
Elev |
Toilet |
Dump Station |
Showers |
Fee |
| Buckeye Flat |
Apr |
Sep |
28 |
2,800 |
Flush |
No |
No |
$14.00 |
| Potwisha |
All Year |
|
42 |
2,100 |
Flush |
Yes |
No |
$14.00 |
| South Fork |
All Year |
|
10 |
3,600 |
Pit |
No |
No |
$6.00* |
Giant Forest / Lodgepole Area
| Campground |
Open |
Close |
Sites |
Elev |
Toilet |
Dump Station |
Showers |
Fee |
| Dorst |
May |
Sep |
204 |
6,800 |
Flush |
Yes |
No |
$16.00* |
| Lodgepole |
All Year |
|
250 |
6,700 |
Flush |
Yes |
Yes |
$16.00* |
Mineral King Area
| Campground |
Open |
Close |
Sites |
Elev |
Toilet |
Fee |
| Atwell Mill |
May |
Oct |
21 |
6,650 |
Pit |
$8.00* |
| Cold Spring |
May |
Oct |
40 |
7,500 |
Pit |
$8.00* |
- Sequoia National Park Foothills Visitor Center
Open daily. Call for hours of operation.
Phone: 1-559-565-3135
- Sequoia National Park Giant Forest Museum
Open daily. Call for hours of operation.
Phone: 1-559-565-4480
- Sequoia National Park Beetle Rock Family Nature Center (in Giant Forest)
Phone: 1-559-565-4480
Location: Across from the Giant Forest Museum at 6500 feet (1980m) elevation.
- Sequoia National Park Lodgepole Visitor Center
Open early spring through late fall.
Phone: 1-559-565-4436
- Sequoia National Park Mineral King Ranger Station
Phone: 1-559-565-3768
| 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 |
- Sequoia National Park Jobs in Visitor Use Assistants
- Sequoia National Park Jobs in Park Guides
- Sequoia National Park Jobs in Biological Science Technicians
- Sequoia National Park Jobs in Park Rangers
- Sequoia National Park Jobs in Seasonal Maintenance Positions
- Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park Services Company
P.O. Box 907
Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
Reservations: 1-866-522-6966
Lodging Outside the Park
- Three Rivers, California
Comfort Inn & Suites - 40820 Sierra Drive (Hwy 198) - Three Rivers, CA 93271
The River Inn - 45176 Sierra Drive - Three Rivers, CA 93271
- Lemon Cove, California
Plantation Bed and Breakfast - 33038 Sierra Highway 198 - Lemon Cove, CA 93244
| Name |
Elev |
Grill |
Water |
Rest-room |
Remarks |
| Big Stump |
6300' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
currently closed |
| Cedar Grove |
4700' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
| Columbine |
6500' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
| Convict Flat |
3000' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
| Crescent Meadow |
6700' |
N |
Y |
Y |
no fires |
| Foothills |
1700' |
N |
Y |
Y |
restrooms across street in visitor center |
| Grizzly Falls |
4500' |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
| Halstead Meadow |
6900' |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
| Hospital Rock |
2800' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
| Lodgepole |
6700' |
N |
Y |
Y |
no fires |
| Mineral King |
7600' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
water and restrooms nearby |
| Powder Can |
5200' |
Y |
N |
Y |
|
| Sandy Cove |
5300' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
| Wolverton |
7200' |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
| Zumwalt Meadow |
5000' |
N |
N |
N |
|
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700 Visitor Information: 559-565-3341 (Recording)
Fax: 559-565-3730
