National Parks · Our pick in California

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

National park·Sierra Nevada

The giant sequoias

About Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon are run together in the southern Sierra Nevada, with the General Sherman Tree in the Giant Forest. Entrance fees and passes are set by each park; check the park’s own fees page before you go. Non-US residents aged 16 and over may pay an extra fee at some parks.

Why it's on our list

  • General Sherman Tree
  • Giant Forest

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks before you go.

Location

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