Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park ecompasses 404,064 acres of forested mountainous terrain within the southern Sierra Nevada. The park is known for the large sequoia trees growing in the Giant Forest. The forest contains five of the ten largest trees in the world, most notably the General Sherman tree which is the largest tree on earth!
 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mount Whitney 914,505’), the highest point in the contiguous United States. 

• General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on earth by volume. 

WHEN TO VISIT

Sequoia National Park is open year-round however there are times when bad weather may cause the roads leading into the park to close temporarily. 

THINGS TO DO

Below are some of the activities available within the park. For a full list and to find out more detailed information please visithttps://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/72471. 

• Hiking

• Visit the General Sherman Tree

• Camping

• Picnicking 

• Wildlife viewing. 

• Scenic drives

• Visitor Centers and Museums

• Junior Ranger Program

• Backpacking

CAMPING 

Sequoia National Park offers campground and backcountry camping. A permit is required for overnight backcountry camping and most campgrounds require an advanced reservation. For more information please visit https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/campgrounds-open-seasonally.htm. 

PASSES

Sequoia National Park charges an entrance fee / requires a pass. For more information, or to purchase a pass in advance please visit, https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/72471. 

SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON

The park is bordered by Kings Canyon National Park to the north and are managed together by the National Park Service as Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.