California Est. 1890

Sequoia National Park

Forest Mountains Cave

404,064 Acres

1.2 million/year Annual Visitors

$35 Entry Fee

June through September Best Time to Visit

Park Closure: A Few Small Roads Closed Due to Roadway Damage and/or Repair Work Details

International visitors: A $100 non-resident surcharge per person (ages 16+) applies at this park, effective January 2026.

National Park Service National Park

Sequoia was established on September 25, 1890, making it the second national park in the United States. The park is home to the General Sherman Tree, the largest living thing on earth by volume at 52,500 cubic feet of wood.

Things to Do Best Hikes Fun Facts

Our Sequoia Articles

Educational Resources

When to Visit Sequoia

Loading weather...

Month-by-Month Conditions

Tap any month for details

Month

High

Low

Crowds

Roads

Jan

100°

75°

Low

Open

Feb

97°

72°

Low

Open

Mar

90°

64°

Low

Open

Apr

80°

53°

Low

Open

May

70°

41°

Light

Open

Jun Best

63°

33°

Heavy

Open

Jul Best

60°

30°

Heavy

Open

Aug Best

63°

33°

Peak

Open

Sep Best

70°

41°

Peak

Open

Oct

80°

53°

Light

Open

Nov

90°

64°

Low

Open

Dec

97°

72°

Low

Open

Best months to visit Crowd level (low to peak)

Campgrounds in Sequoia

Atwell Mill Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. The campground...

21 sites Reservable Atwell Mill Campground usually opens in late May and closes in late...

Reserve a Site

Azalea Campground

$32/night

The campground is open year-round but has seasonal restrictions during the winter. May through October: Reservations can be made up to four months in advance....

110 sites Reservable Azalea campground is open year-round. In winter, only the main loop remains...

Reserve a Site

Buckeye Flat Campground

$32/night

Not currently taking reservations due to past winter storm damage. Open year-round except when weather or safety conditions require a closure. Reservations can be made...

27 sites Reservable Buckeye Flat Campground is generally open from late March to late September,...

Reserve a Site

Canyon View Group Campground

$50/night

The campground is typically open May through October. All sites are reservation only. Canyon View campground is located on Highway 180, 0.25 miles (400 m)...

16 sites Reservable Canyon View Campground usually opens in mid June and closes in late...

Reserve a Site

Cold Springs Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Nestled among...

40 sites Reservable Cold Springs Campground usually opens in late May and closes in late...

Reserve a Site

Crystal Springs Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to two days in advance. All sites are reservation only. Crystal Springs...

35 sites Reservable This campground usually opens in late May and closes in late September,...

Reserve a Site

Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites

$50/night

The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. Crystal Springs...

14 sites Reservable This campground usually opens in late May and closes in late September,...

Reserve a Site

Dorst Creek Campground

$32/night

Not taking reservations in 2026 due to past winter storm damage. When open, individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance....

222 sites Reservable Dorst Creek Campground usually opens in mid-June and closes on Labor Day...

Reserve a Site

Lodgepole Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through November. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. This large...

214 sites Reservable Lodgepole Campground usually opens the Wednesday before Memorial Day. Winter closure occurs...

Reserve a Site

Moraine Campground

$32/night

Not currently taking reservations. The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are...

121 sites Reservable Moraine Campground usually opens in late May and closes in early September....

Reserve a Site

Potwisha Campground

$32/night

Open year-round except when weather or safety conditions require a closure. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation...

42 sites Reservable Potwisha Campground is open year-round. Reservations are required for all campsites.

Reserve a Site

Sentinel Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. This campground...

82 sites Reservable Sentinel Campground usually opens in late April and closes in late October.

Reserve a Site

Sheep Creek Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Sheep Creek...

111 sites Reservable Sheep Creek Campground usually opens in late May and closes in early...

Reserve a Site

South Fork Campground

$6/night

SOUTH FORK CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. South Fork Campground and its access road were heavily and extensively damaged by floods and landslides from...

Reservable Closed until further notice due to extensive damage from flooding and landslides...

Sunset Campground

$32/night

The campground is typically open May through August. Individual site reservations can be made up to one month in advance. Group sites are available up...

158 sites Reservable Sunset Campground is generally open from late May through the week following...

Reserve a Site