Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

A historic stairway leads to the top of Moro Rock, offering views from foothills to peaks
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.
Map showing location of park.
Firefighters perform prescribed burning operations to reduce highly flammable, fast-drying vegetation in Ash Mountain (2023).
Prescribed Burning in Sequoia National Park Foothills Begins May 21
Firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burning in the foothills of Sequoia National Park on May 21 – 22. Visitors who enter the parks through the southern entrance may notice this work taking place between the entrance and Foothills Visitor Center.
Cedar Grove Prescribed Burning Begins April 16
Fire management staff plan to conduct prescribed burning in the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park beginning on April 16. Crews expect to broadcast burn about 92 acres on the valley floor. This work builds on 2025 fuels reduction efforts that treated 261 acres and areas affected by the 2024 Happy Fire. 
Snow and ice road conditions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon during a winter storm in February 2024
Winter storm expected at Sequoia and Kings Canyon during holiday week
As many families, friends, and solo adventurists often take time to enjoy their national parks over the holiday break, this year it is particularly important to double check the weather forecast and updated road conditions prior to arriving at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  
A deep canyon with a forested floor and steep granite cliffs
Photo by NPS/Rick Cain
A steep granite slope leads from forest to a bare alpine landscape
Photo by NPS/Rick Cain
A guardrail encircles people along a narrow walkway with wide views
Photo by NPS/Paul Johnson
A giant sequoia's reddish bark contrasts with the snow around it
Photo by NPS
A rustic building is surrounded by giant sequoias
Photo by NPS/Rick Cain