Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national Park in California
About Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Although they are separate national parks, Sequoia and Kings Canyon generally operate as a single unit in many ways. One fee ($20 per person or $35 per private vehicle) allows entrance to both parks. The combined area of these two parks is 865,952 acres (3,504km²) with most of that area being wilderness backcountry. The elevation in the parks ranges from 1,300 feet (418 m) to 14,505ft (4421 m). The front country area can be divided into these areas: The Foothills, Giant Forest, Mineral King, Grant Grove, and Kings Canyon and Cedar Grove. Humans have travelled or lived in the Southern Sierra for at least 6-7,000 years. In the higher mountains, and also down into the western foothills, lived hunters and gatherers remembered today as the Monache or Western Mono. West of the Monache in the lo
Top Attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Explore the best things to see and do in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks:
- ★Alta Peak
- ★Auto Log
- ★Big Stump Trail
- ★Cedar Grove
- ★Cedar Grove Visitor Center
- ★Crescent Meadow
- ★Crystal Cave Tours
- ★Fallen Monarch
Where to Stay in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- 🏨Atwell Mill Campground
- 🏨Azalea Campground
- 🏨Buckeye Flat Campground
- 🏨Canyon View Group Campground
- 🏨Cold Springs Campground
- 🏨Crystal Springs Campground
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Travel Guide Sections
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