Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
14 campgrounds in the park · 55 nearby · 71 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS/Rick Cain
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationFire Restrictions in PlaceStage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited at all low-elevation campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply. Click "more" for details.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $35 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 14 campgrounds6 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 55 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 71 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $70Sequoia & Kings Canyon only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 14
- National Park
Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites
In the park · Wilsonia, CA
Reserve on Recreation.gov
- National Park
Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
In the park · Three Rivers, CA
Reserve on Recreation.gov
Camping near the park 55
- Aerial viewCampground
Canyon View Campground
6.7 mi · Sierra, CA
- Aerial viewCampground
Sequoia High Sierra Camp
8.2 mi · Wilsonia, CA
Free and dispersed nearby 71
See them on the map- Grasshopper CampWoodlake-Three Rivers, CA0.9 mi
- Happy CampWoodlake-Three Rivers, CA3.2 mi
- Cement Table CampSilver City, CA3.7 mi
- Camp siteSilver City, CA4.5 mi
- Peabody's PalaceSilver City, CA5.6 mi
- Camp siteIndependence, CA8.1 mi
Services nearby: 2 dump stations · 1 rest area
About Sequoia & Kings Canyon
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…
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.
Photos: NPS/Rick Cain · NPS/Paul Johnson · NPS
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Group Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
Two highways enter the parks. Hwy 180 from Fresno leads east to Kings Canyon National Park, then continues 30 miles east to Cedar Grove. Hwy 198 from Visalia leads east to Sequoia National Park via Three Rivers. Inside…
Weather
Because of the extreme elevation range in the parks, weather conditions vary widely between areas. In summer, the sequoia groves have comfortable temperatures and the foothills are hot and dry. Snow lingers on…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$35
- Per person$20
- Motorcycle, 7 days$30
- Nonresident$100
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon annual pass$70
Hours
The parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some park roads and roads that access more remote parts of the parks close in the winter due to snow accumulation. Rarely, extreme weather conditions may cause roads into the parks to be closed.
Getting there
Two highways enter the parks. Hwy 180 from Fresno leads east to Kings Canyon National Park, then continues 30 miles east to Cedar Grove. Hwy 198 from Visalia leads east to Sequoia National Park via Three Rivers. Inside the parks, Highway 198 becomes the Generals Highway, which connects 198 to 180. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180. In winter, the Generals Highway between the parks often closes. Chains may be required on park roads. No roads cross the parks east to west.
Weather
Because of the extreme elevation range in the parks, weather conditions vary widely between areas. In summer, the sequoia groves have comfortable temperatures and the foothills are hot and dry. Snow lingers on high-mountain passes well into summer. In fall, conditions can range from summer-like to winter-like. Winter brings snow to sequoia groves and rain to the foothills. Be prepared for tire chain requirements. Spring is a great time to hike in the foothills and snow begins to melt at higher elevations.
Camped at Sequoia & Kings Canyon? You could be the first to say which site you'd pick again.
Reviews, photos and cell signal reports from real stays help the next camper choose between Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites, Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and Azalea Campground.