Kings Canyon National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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.

John Muir Lodge
John Muir Lodge
2.5 out of 5
86728 California 180, Kings Canyon National Park, CA
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The price is ₹16,742 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹16,742
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kings Canyon National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Grant Grove Visitor Center and General Grant ...
8/10 Very Good! (431 reviews)
"Nice small property. Thought it would be a more full resort. No dining, just a nice small hotel experience. No breakfast or anything special."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2023

John Muir Lodge
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 WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Buena Vista Peak and Buck Rock ...
6.6/10 (254 reviews)
"the hotel sign should be bigger and as clear as it is on the web."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2023

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 WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Buena Vista Peak and Buck Rock Lookout ...
8/10 Very Good! (868 reviews)
"Appreciated the included food."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023

Montecito Sequoia Lodge
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.
Squaw Valley Motel
Squaw Valley Motel
3.5 out of 5
30894 E Kings Canyon Rd, Squaw Valley, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Squaw Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Discover genuine guest reviews for Squaw Valley Motel along ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
"Looks can be deceiving It was a Wonderful place clean and quiet nice to sit outside in a lovely country setting Gentleman who checked us in was helpful and gave us a great suggestion for dinner"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Squaw Valley Motel
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 WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Kaweah ...
6.2/10 (627 reviews)
"Nice view"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

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 WiFi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Love this place!
"We can’t say enough good things about this cozy little place. We had the cabin next to the adorable little library. The room was clean and warm when we arrived. Joseph was the person who lives on property and he was wonderful! He helped us get checked in the first night and gave us some pointers ..."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2024

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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