Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Closure Information See 4 current alerts
Current alerts (4)
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Closure
Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity
Firefighters are conducting a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree. Smoke and flame may be visible in the area. This is normal. Areas and trails in and around the prescribed burn are closed for safety. They will be reopened once they are cleared of hazards. Click "more" to view a map showing all trail and area closures.
More from the park: Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity
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Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures
There are temporary daytime closures and traffic delays on Mineral King Road. A schedule of daily closures and delays can be found on our Road Construction webpage. Click "more" to go there.
More from the park: Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures
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Weekday Traffic Delays on Generals Highway North of Giant Forest
Due to removal of hazard trees along Generals Highway between Highway 180 and Giant Forest, there are traffic delays on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vehicles may experience delays of up to 30 minutes total. There will not be delays on federal holidays.
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Fire Restrictions in Place
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited at all low-elevation campgrounds and picnic areas. Additional restrictions apply. Click "more" for details.
Hours
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
| Every day | All Day |
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The parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some park roads and roads that access more remote parts of the parks close in the winter due to snow accumulation. Rarely, extreme weather conditions may cause roads into the parks to be closed.
Visitor centers
Foothills Visitor Center Today: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Foothills Visitor Center
Today: 9:00AM - 4:30PM (Late Fall, Winter, and Spring Hours -- Operating Dates and Hours Are Subject to Change, Oct 13 – May 19)
Usual hours
| Every day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Foothills Visitor Center is open year-round, except during weather-related, emergency, or operational closures. Operating hours may vary.
Giant Forest Museum Today: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Giant Forest Museum
Today: 9:00AM - 4:30PM (Fall and Early Winter Hours -- Operating Dates and Hours Are Subject to Change, Oct 13 – Jan 3)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
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The Giant Forest Museum is open year-round, except during weather-related, emergency, or operational closures. Operating hours may vary.
Kings Canyon Visitor Center Today: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Kings Canyon Visitor Center
Today: 9:00AM - 4:30PM (Fall Hours - Operating Dates and Hours Are Subject to Change, Oct 13 – Jan 3)
Usual hours
| Every day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Kings Canyon Visitor Center is open year-round, except during weather-related, emergency, or other closures. Operating dates and hours may vary.
Lodgepole Visitor Center Closed today
Lodgepole Visitor Center
Today: Closed (Seasonal Closure -- Operating Dates Are Subject to Change, Sep 28 – May 19)
Usual hours
| Every day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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The Lodgepole Visitor Center is open seasonally, from late May/early June through late September/mid-October. Operating hours may vary
Cedar Grove Visitor Center Closed today
Cedar Grove Visitor Center
Today: Closed (Late October Hours, Oct 13 – Oct 26)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 26 – May 19: Winter Closure (End Date Subject to Change Based on Conditions) (closed)
Cedar Grove Visitor Center is open seasonally, typically from late May through mid-September. Early and late in the season, the facility may be closed on weekdays. The visitor center may also close for lunch at any time. Please note that operating dates and hours are subject to change.
Mineral King Ranger Station Closed today
Mineral King Ranger Station
Today: Closed (Winter Seasonal Closure (End Date Subject To Change Based On Conditions), Sep 30 – May 19)
Usual hours
| Every day | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
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Mineral King Ranger Station is generally open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Hours may vary.
Events in the next few days
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Ranger's Choice Talk (Grant Grove Area)
· 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM · Bradley Meadow Benches in Grant Grove Village, across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center · Free
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Forest Feature (Giant Forest Area)
· 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Meet in front of the Giant Forest Museum · Free
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Grant Grove Revealed (Grant Grove Area)
· 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Grant Tree Trailhead · Free
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Canyon Chat (Cedar Grove Area)
· 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM · Meet outside Cedar Grove Visitor Center. · Free
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Zumwalt Meadow Hike (Cedar Grove Area)
· 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Meet at the Zumwalt Meadow Trailhead in Cedar Grove. · Free
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Get to Know Sequoias (Grant Grove Area)
· 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Meet at the base of the General Grant Tree. · Free
About this park
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.