Kings Canyon
California · National Park
Kings Canyon is known for its stunning deep canyons, towering sequoias, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore breathtaking landscapes, hike picturesque trails, and enjoy the serenity of this majestic natural area.
Campgrounds
- Azalea Campground — Year-round; winter reduced to 20 first-come, first-served sites · 102 sites · $16–$32 · 6,500 ft · reserve
- Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites — late May to late September · 14 sites · $50 · 6,500 ft · reserve
- Moraine Campground — Late May to early September · 117 sites · $16–$32 · 4,600 ft · reserve
- Canyon View Group Campground — mid-June to late September · 16 sites · $50–$70 · 4,600 ft · reserve
- Crystal Springs Campground — late May to late September · 34 sites · $16–$32 · 6,500 ft · reserve
- Sentinel Campground — Late April to late October · 78 sites · $16–$32 · 4,600 ft · reserve
- Sheep Creek Campground — Late May through early September · 107 sites · $32 · 4,600 ft · reserve
- Sunset Campground — Late May through early September (week following Labor Day) · 149 sites · $32–$60 · 6,500 ft · reserve
Lodging
Top trails
- Panoramic Point Trail — 0.5 mi out & back
- Big Stump Loop — 1.7 mi loop
- General Grant Trail — 0.7 mi loop
- Big Baldy Ridge Trail — 4.7 mi
- Zumwalt Meadow Trail — 1.5 mi loop
Visiting
Fees — Per Person: $20, Motorcycle: $30, Every Kid Outdoors Pass: $0, Sequoia and Kings Canyon Annual Pass: $70, Private Vehicle: $35, Senior Annual Pass: $20.
Parking: Cedar Grove Road (Highway 180) closes seasonally each winter, making that area's parking lots inaccessible until spring reopening. Grant Grove area parking remains accessible year-round.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: (559) 565-3341.
Facilities: 27 parking areas (Grant Tree Parking, Big Stump Picnic Area, RV Parking), 24 restrooms, drinking water, 3 picnic areas, a visitor center.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 16°F | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 14°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 32°F | 18°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 37°F | 21°F | 1.8 in |
| May | 47°F | 29°F | 1.4 in |
| Jun | 59°F | 39°F | 0.8 in |
| Jul | 66°F | 46°F | 1.2 in |
| Aug | 66°F | 46°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 60°F | 40°F | 0.6 in |
| Oct | 51°F | 32°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 23°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 15°F | 3.6 in |
Top spots
- General Grant Tree — POI
- Rae Lakes — POI
- Mist Falls — POI
- Zumwalt Meadow — POI
- Panoramic Point — POI
- Road's End — POI
- Roaring River Falls — POI
- Fallen Monarch — POI
- Grand Sentinel — POI
- North Dome — POI
Coordinates: 36.8879, -118.5551. Official website.
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