Kings Canyon National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park
Visit this western national park to observe giant sequoias, forested canyons, marble caves and abundant and unusual wildlife.

California’s Kings Canyon National Park is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains where giant sequoias reach to the sky. In addition to these amazing trees, visit the park to see fascinating geological features of glacial canyons, caves and mountains.

Be a spelunker and explore a few of the park’s 200 identified caves. Rather than having the limestone composition of caves in eastern states, these caves are composed of marble. Here you may find unusual species of fish, insects and reptiles that have adapted to the total darkness of life underground.

Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest, both nearby, and Kings Canyon National Park all have high concentrations of giant evergreen trees. Come to Kings Canyon to see the second-largest known sequoia in the United States: General Grant, with a trunk volume of 46,608 cubic feet (1,320 cubic metres).Enjoy the park in any season. As spring weather warms the area, walk on damp trails among fresh green foliage and colourful wildflowers. In summer, enjoy the canyon at its most sparkling beauty. Look for butterflies and Native American pictographs.

Enjoy the autumn colours of the park’s deciduous trees without crowds in early fall. This is the best time to hike into Redwood Canyon or get a permit for wilderness hiking in the High Sierras. Snowshoe, cross-country ski or go winter camping near General Grant Grove.

While hiking, look for the park’s abundant wildlife 260 mammalian species have been spotted here. Small animals include pocket gophers and spotted skunks. Larger species include bobcat and American black bear. Bighorn sheep dwell on the high cliffs. Watch for native birds, such as Clark’s nutcrackers and pileated woodpeckers.

Kings Canyon National Park and nearby Sequoia National Park are adjacent parks that operate jointly to provide visitors great value. The parks are open year-round. Purchase a daily pass that allows entry to both parks or buy an annual interagency pass for access to all U.S. national parks.

Across the country, U.S. national parks offer affordable adventure for all types of travellers. Enjoy your views of sequoias and canyons at Kings Canyon National Park.

Stony Creek Lodge
Stony Creek Lodge
3 out of 5
65569 Generals Hwy, Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Kings Canyon National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (326 reviews)
"it was available during busy weekend and on short notice."

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2024

Stony Creek Lodge
Montecito Sequoia Lodge
Montecito Sequoia Lodge
2.5 out of 5
63410 General's Hwy, Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Stay at this ski hotel in Kings Canyon National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Buena Vista Peak and Buck Rock Lookout ...
8/10 Very Good! (910 reviews)
"The staff here was on top of it and took care of everything before we even had a chance to ask."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Montecito Sequoia Lodge
Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
2.5 out of 5
40820 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA
The price is £115 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
£115
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Three Rivers. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,051 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff. I stayed in Sequioa for a night and it was close enough to the park."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Historic Cabin inside Kings Canyon National Park
Historic Cabin inside Kings Canyon National Park
Wilsonia, CA
Stay at this cabin in Kings Canyon National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Grant Grove Visitor Center and General Grant Tree ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Classic rustic cabin in great location
"Quaint but modernized cabin at foot of national parks and the high Sierra"

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024

Historic Cabin inside Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
2.5 out of 5
41541 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA
Stay at this cabin in Three Rivers. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and hiking/biking on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (44 reviews)
"Room was small But perfect location,"

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
Sequoia Resort
Sequoia Resort
3 out of 5
50616 Highway 245, Badger, CA
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Badger. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
Great house
"Second time we stayed here. This time we got one of the 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms house. Clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

Sequoia Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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