Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Located in eastern California, about 5 hours drive from both Los Angeles and San Francisco, Kings Canyon National Park brings out the best in all those who seek both adventure and tranquility. Though the wild King's River graces its banks, the park's true greatness is in the forest. Home to some of the largest trees in the world, the Sequoia, you have to see to believe. "If trees could be kings," say many, "their royal realm would be in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks."
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Richard MartinPhone Number: 559-565-3341
Entrance Fees: Individual Pass (valid for 7 days): $10 (on foot, bicycle, mororcycle, or bus); Vehicle Pass (valid for 7 days): $20; Annual Pass: $30
Sights: Grant Grove; General Grant Tree; Gamlin Cabin; Fallen Monarch Tree; Cedar Grove; Junction View; North Dome; Roaring River Falls; Zumwalk Meadow; Mineral King; Hospital Rock; Big Stump Trail; Panoramic Point; Kings Canyon; Kings River; Boyden Cave
Endangered Species: Bighorn Sheep; Bats
Important Dates
Established as Park: March 4, 1940By The Numbers
Acres: 458,831.00Highest Point: North Palisade (14242 feet)
Annual Visitation: 552,766 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :36.887310 / -118.604280 (map it)
State: CA
Nearby Big City: Kings Canyon National Pk, CA
Gateway Communities: Three Rivers, CA; Kaweah, CA; Exeter, CA; Ivanhoe, CA; Lindsay, CA
Nearby Airports: Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (FYI); Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : Yes
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
Hume Lake
Bryan Brazil
North Dome
Xiao Li
Zumwalt Meadow
Sarah Scott
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In Detail
Campgrounds of Kings Canyon Grant Grove Area All Grant Grove campgrounds are located 0.25-mile from Grant Grove Village. The campgrounds cost $18 per night. Flush toilets, phones, camper store, -cabins, hotel rooms, restaurant, ... read more.
Lodging & Dining LODGING Comfortable accommodations are available at Kings Canyon from Kings Canyon Park Services Company (KCPS). Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer and holidays. ... read more.
Sights to See KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK Kings Canyon national park is a masterpiece created by nature. Here you can marvel at the wild Kings River. The following are just a few of the many sights to see in the p ... read more.
Walking & Hiking Trails Grant Grove General Grant Tree Trail (easy) Distance 0.5-mile 0.5-mile, half-hour round-trip; self-guiding loop trail; trailhead: Grant Tree parking area, one mile northwest of visitor center; 50-foo ... read more.
Yuletide The General Grant was designated "The Nation's Christmas Tree" on April 28, 1926, and as a National Shrine in 1956. Every year since then, the town of Sanger, 45 miles west of Kings Canyon, has spons ... read more.
Recent News
- Prescribed Fire Planned for Area in Kings Canyon National Park October 16, 2008, 4:51 pm
- Kings Canyon National Park wilderness fire still burning August 11, 2008, 11:08 am
Kings Canyon In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
