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Outside in Tulare.

Explore 2 listed public parks, trails, forests, and natural areas in Tulare, California. Compare locations and documented activities, with official sources and notices for planning your visit.

Visitor advisoryFacilities

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Dorst Creek, Grant Grove and Cedar Grove seasonal facilities

Park-specific information

Dorst Creek campground is closed for 2026. Crystal Springs and Sunset are closed for the season. At Cedar Grove, Sheep Creek campground and concession services are scheduled through October 25; other campgrounds are already closed for the season. Check reservations and individual facility dates.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026
Visitor advisoryTrails & roads

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Generals Highway, Mineral King Road and Redwood Canyon

Park-specific information

The NPS reports delays up to 30 minutes on Generals Highway between Giant Forest and Highway 180, and delays/closures on Mineral King Road for the remainder of the season. Only 2.5 miles of Redwood Canyon trails are maintained; the agency advises against unmaintained routes because of post-fire tree hazards.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026
Visitor advisoryFire & land management

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Foothills campgrounds and low-elevation fire restrictions

Park-specific information

Buckeye Flat is closed for 2026, and South Fork remains inaccessible after flood and landslide damage with no known reopening. Stage 1 rules prohibit wood/charcoal fires in developed campgrounds below 3,000 feet and named foothills picnic areas, with separate backcountry and smoking restrictions below 6,000 feet. Read the complete NPS rules.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026
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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park ↗Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks ↗