Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks News
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Mineral King Road construction closures and delays in place through 2027
April 23, 2025 | 4:24 pm
A major rehabilitation construction project for Mineral King Road in Sequoia National Park began on April 1 this year and is planned to continue through the fall of 2027. Work will happen year-round, although this area of the parks is only open to public vehicle traffic from late May through October annually. Most visitors who come to the parks will not be impacted by this project, as the Mineral King Road turnoff from Highway 198 is located two miles prior to the main entrance of Sequoia National Park.
Cedar Grove to reopen on April 25 with limited services
April 21, 2025 | 3:22 pm
After a seasonal winter closure, the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon National Park is set to reopen to visitor day use on Friday, April 25, at 7 a.m.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Update Visitor Center Operations Schedule
March 28, 2025 | 5:06 pm
Visitor center hours in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will return to 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Saturday, March 29.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Change Visitor Center Operation Schedule
March 7, 2025 | 3:42 pm
The Foothills Visitor Center, Kings Canyon Visitor Center, and Giant Forest Museum are now closed on scheduled days each week. Additionally, ranger programs in the parks are cancelled until further notice.
99th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree Scheduled for December 8th
December 6, 2024 | 2:33 pm
The 99th Annual Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree event is taking place on December 8th at 2 p.m. at the historic Grant Tree in Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park. The official ceremony will begin at 2:30p.m. This cherished tradition celebrates the Nation’s Christmas Tree, the General Grant Tree, which holds a significant place in our nation’s history. December 8th is a free entrance day at Sequoia and Kings Canyon.
2024 Fire Restrictions Lifted at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
December 2, 2024 | 10:07 am
Fire restrictions have been lifted in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Changes in weather patterns and recent precipitation have reduced the risk of unwanted human-caused fires. Even with restrictions lifted, visitors must still follow the parks’ year-round regulations concerning fire.
Water System Upgrades Completed at Popular Lodgepole Campground Area
November 25, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Visitors to Sequoia National Park, as well as park employees, will benefit from an upgraded water distribution system in the Lodgepole Campground area, thanks to a recently completed $11 million rehabilitation project.
2024 Firewood Permits Available in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
October 2, 2024 | 4:18 pm
Surplus wood in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is now available to the public by permit.
Sequoia National Park to Reopen Roads, Trails, and Campground on Sept. 21 Following Coffee Pot Fire Containment
September 20, 2024 | 4:54 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., all road closures in Sequoia National Park due to the Coffee Pot Fire will be lifted, allowing public access. Mineral King Road and its recreation areas, as well as the section of South Fork Road within Sequoia National Park, will reopen. Most trails accessed from these roads will also be available, except for the Lady Bug Trail, which will remain closed due to burned areas that remain hazardous and susceptible to invasive plant activity. Atwell Mill Campground will also reopen.
What to Expect this 2024 Labor Day Weekend at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
August 29, 2024 | 1:38 pm
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS - Labor Day Weekend marks the end of the summer season and is historically a busy time at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This year it is very important for visitors to plan ahead and understand how smoke and air quality may impact their visit. The Coffee Pot Fire continues to grow in Sequoia National Park wilderness, and although the main corridor through the parks to popular areas like the Giant Forest, Grant Grove, and Cedar Grove will remain open and accessible, planning ahead is highly recommended.