Kings Canyon National Park
461,901
Acres
699,000/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
May through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
First protected in 1890 as General Grant National Park, then dramatically expanded and renamed Kings Canyon on March 4, 1940. Kings Canyon itself is one of the deepest canyons in North America, dropping over 8,200 feet from summit to canyon floor.
What Kings Canyon Is Known For
General Grant sequoia grove
Kings Canyon depth
High Sierra wilderness
Cedar Grove
Top Activities
Walking among giant sequoias in Grant Grove
Driving the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
Backpacking the High Sierra
Rafting the Kings River
Wildlife watching
Our Complete Kings Canyon Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip. Trails, timing, tips, and the spots most visitors miss.
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