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.
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.
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.
We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.
Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.
About Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sequoia and Kings Canyon share NPS visitor information for giant sequoia groves, foothills, and mountain areas. This entry combines their two national-park boundaries; facilities and restrictions vary by area.
Mapped hiking trails.
OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.
Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.
