Sequoia
Tulare County, California · National Park
Sequoia National Park boasts some of the largest trees on Earth, including the iconic General Sherman Tree. The park features stunning mountainous landscapes, diverse wildlife, and numerous hiking trails for all skill levels.
Campgrounds
- Atwell Mill Campground — Late May to late October · 19 sites · $16–$32 · 6,650 ft · reserve
- Buckeye Flat Campground — Late March to late September · 26 sites · $16–$32 · 2,800 ft · reserve
- Cold Springs Campground — late May to late October · 38 sites · $16–$32 · 7,500 ft · reserve
- Dorst Creek Campground — mid-June to Labor Day weekend · 204 sites · $32–$80 · 6,800 ft · reserve
- Potwisha Campground — Year-round · 37 sites · $16–$32 · 2,100 ft · reserve
- Lodgepole Campground — late May through early December · 201 sites · $32 · 6,700 ft · reserve
- South Fork Campground — Closed (checked 2026-08-01) · first come, first served · Closed indefinitely; the campground and its access road were heavily damaged by floods and landslides · $6 · 3,600 ft
Lodging
Top trails
- Sherman Tree Trail — 1.1 mi loop
- Tokopah Falls Trail — 4.0 mi one way
- Congress Trail — 2.7 mi loop
- Lakes Trail — 13.0 mi one way
- Big Trees Trail — 0.7 mi loop
Visiting
Fees — Private Vehicle: $35, Per Person (foot or bicycle): $20, Motorcycle: $30, Non-commercial Group (16+ capacity vehicle): $20, Commercial Mini-bus (16–25 seats): $100, Commercial Motor Coach (26+ seats): $200.
Parking: Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road closes to private vehicles in winter due to snow and is accessible by shuttle only on summer weekends. The main parking area near the General Sherman Tree may also close during heavy snow seasons.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: 559-565-3341.
Facilities: 40 parking areas (Hanging Rock Parking, Atwell Hockett Trailhead Parking, RV Parking, General Sherman Tree Disabled Parking, Moro Rock Parking, Tar Gap Parking), 57 restrooms, drinking water, 16 picnic areas, a visitor center.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 17°F | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 20°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 39°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
| May | 49°F | 31°F | 1.9 in |
| Jun | 61°F | 41°F | 1.2 in |
| Jul | 68°F | 48°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 67°F | 48°F | 1.5 in |
| Sep | 62°F | 42°F | 1.0 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 34°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 17°F | 4.4 in |
Top spots
- General Sherman Tree — POI
- Moro Rock — POI
- Giant Forest — POI
- Crystal Cave — POI
- Mount Whitney — POI
- Crescent Meadow — POI
- Tokopah Falls — POI
- The President Tree — POI
- Alta Peak — POI
- Hospital Rock — POI
Coordinates: 36.4864, -118.5658. Official website.
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