Sequoia National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park showing tranquil scenes as well as a couple
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park featuring forests as well as a small group of people
Sequoia National Park

See some of the largest and oldest living organisms on earth in parkland filled with trees, mountains, caves and beautiful views. 

California’s Sequoia National Park provides dual attractions of gigantic trees and fascinating geological features. View wide trunks of giant sequoias and tip your head far back to see their tops high in the sky. 

Gather friends to determine how many people are needed to make a circle around a sequoia. For a different perspective, drive your car through “Tunnel Log,” a fallen sequoia on Crescent Meadow Road. Stop for a quiet picnic amid colourful wildflowers.

Visit Giant Forest Museum for information about the biology and history of the sequoias. From the museum, walk along the Big Trees Trail, an interpretive 0.6-mile (1-kilometre) paved loop through a sequoia grove. The statistics on sequoias are impressive. Some trees are 3,000 years old. These evergreens grow to 300 feet (90 metres) in height and 40 feet (12 metres) in diameter. Look for General Sherman, the largest known sequoia in the United States.  

Find challenging hikes throughout the park. The Foothills section parallels the Kaweah River. Mineral King, once mined for silver, offers great backpacking up a steep valley. Along the lengthy and scenic Little Five Lakes Trail you’ll see peaks over 12,000 feet (3,600 metres) tall. In winter, snowshoe or cross-country ski on over 40 miles (60 kilometres) of marked trails. For views of Mt. Whitney, make the strenuous day hike to 11,200-foot (3,400-metre) Alta Peak.

Lodgepole Village near the park’s western entrance has a market and visitors centre. Purchase tickets here to tour Crystal Cave, a 10,000-year-old formation carved by an underground river. Take advantage of ranger-led tours and talks. Learn how forest fires support preservation of these long-lived tree species.

Sequoia National Park and nearby Kings Canyon National Park are located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains and 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.

Forward-thinking leaders created Sequoia National Park in 1890 to ensure preservation of these amazing specimens for future generations. Come appreciate trees that were already giants when your grandparents visited the country’s second established national park.

Wuksachi Lodge

Wuksachi Lodge

2.5 out of 5
64740 Wuksachi Way Wuksachi Vi, Sequoia National Park, CA
The price is ₹28,937 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹28,937
per night
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Sequoia National Park. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Snowed in , way to spend the nights with my wife and dog . Loved our stay . Quick get away from the city and much needed"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Wuksachi 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 ₹21,228 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹21,228
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,198 reviews)
"Hotel was convenient to Sequoia (still a long drive because of the roads). Check in was a little rough but I think they were dealing with PITA customers so I won't hold that against the place. Room was clean. There is a store and pizza place down the road."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers

Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers

2 out of 5
40105 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA
Stay at this motel in Three Rivers. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,024 reviews)
Would stay again
"Very clean. Beds were super comfortable. Staff kind and friendly. Pool was a good temperature, refreshingly cool but not cold. The rooms are dated and a bit tired but again, very clean and maintained. Water temps for showering were very good. Pretty quiet. View is gorgeous and in walking distance ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers
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.
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (98 reviews)
Three night stay Yay!
"We loved this place. It has great access to the River with a beautiful view. The campground host was very friendly, and ready with helpful information about the area. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
Silver City Mountain Resort

Silver City Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
Mile 21 Mineral King Road, Sequoia National Park, Silver City, Three Rivers, CA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Three Rivers. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a picnic area. Popular attractions Sawtooth Trailhead ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
The Rock Cabin rocks!
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Rock Cabin! Falling asleep to the sound of water and crickets was really wonderful. The restaurant was amazing! We especially loved having pie each morning with our coffee. Speaking of coffee, we loved walking into the cabin and seeing complementary local coffee, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Silver City Mountain Resort
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! (145 reviews)
"Stayed with the family and loved it."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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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