Sequoia
FOREST · CA

Sequoia

National Park
RANKED #16 OF 64 · COMPOSITE RANKING

The Details

Home to the largest trees on Earth by volume, including General Sherman — a 36-foot-wide giant sequoia over 2,000 years old.

STATE
CA
ESTABLISHED
1890
AREA
404k acres
ECOSYSTEM
Forest

When To Visit

Best Time To Visit

MONTH BY MONTH
BEST TIME TO GO

June–October; late spring and fall are quieter, and the Generals Highway is typically clear.

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Weather: greatokaytough — heat, cold, snow, monsoon or closures
Crowds: quietmoderatebusy
CROWDS

Summer weekends fill General Sherman parking, so use the free shuttle.

WEATHER

Winter snow closes roads and chains are often required on the Generals Highway. Summers bring heat in the foothills and wildfire smoke.

General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.

How Far

Park Entrances

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Ash Mountain Entrance (Three Rivers)
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Big Stump Entrance (Grant Grove)
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Nearest Airports

ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARK
VIS
Visalia MunicipalNEAREST
≈ 41 mi · ~50 min drive to Ash Mountain Entrance (Three Rivers)
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FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl
≈ 51 mi · ~1 hr drive to Big Stump Entrance (Grant Grove)
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BFL
Bakersfield Meadows Field
≈ 92 mi · ~1.8 hr drive to Ash Mountain Entrance (Three Rivers)
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Distances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.

What To Do

Top Things To Do

◆Walk to the General Sherman Tree
◆Climb the stairs up Moro Rock
◆Drive the Generals Highway
◆Drive through the Tunnel Log
◆Tour Crystal Cave when it’s open

Where To Stay

Camping

Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.

FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗

Lodging & Nearby Towns

INSIDE THE PARK
Wuksachi LodgeSilver City Mountain Resort
GATEWAY TOWNS
Three RiversVisaliaLemon Cove

Cool Facts & Figures

By The Numbers

#22
LARGEST OF 64
#2
OLDEST OF 64
404,063
ACRES
136
YEARS PROTECTED
◆The General Sherman Tree is the largest tree on Earth by volume.
◆Mount Whitney, about 14,500 feet, is the tallest peak in the lower 48 and sits on the park’s eastern edge.

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