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.
Road construction crews use an excavator and backhoe to remove old culverts and break rock for installation of new culverts along Mineral King Road.
Mineral King Road construction closures and delays in place through 2027
A major rehabilitation construction project for Mineral King Road in Sequoia National Park began on April 1 this year and is planned to continue through the fall of 2027. Work will happen year-round, although this area of the parks is only open to public vehicle traffic from late May through October annually. Most visitors who come to the parks will not be impacted by this project, as the Mineral King Road turnoff from Highway 198 is located two miles prior to the main entrance of Sequoia National Park. 
Cedar Grove to reopen on April 25 with limited services
After a seasonal winter closure, the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon National Park is set to reopen to visitor day use on Friday, April 25, at 7 a.m.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Update Visitor Center Operations Schedule
Visitor center hours in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will return to 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Saturday, March 29.
Spring flora frames the Foothills Visitor Center building located in Sequoia National Park, with clouds resting along the foothills in the background.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Change Visitor Center Operation Schedule
The Foothills Visitor Center, Kings Canyon Visitor Center, and Giant Forest Museum are now closed on scheduled days each week. Additionally, ranger programs in the parks are cancelled until further notice.
99th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree Scheduled for December 8th
The 99th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree event is taking place on December 8th at 2 p.m. at the historic Grant Tree in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park. The official ceremony will begin at 2:30p.m. This cherished tradition celebrates the Nation’s Christmas Tree, the General Grant Tree, which holds a significant place in our nation’s history. December 8th is a free entrance day at Sequoia and Kings Canyon.
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