Parks

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.

Map showing location of park.

Piles of dead and downed fuel near the North Grove Loop.

Prescribed Burning in Grant Grove Scheduled to Begin October 13

2026-10-06

The National Park Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service staff will begin prescribed burning in the Grant Grove area on October 13, weather permitting. The operation will cover 521 acres west of Highway 180, including areas near the General Grant Tree.

Surplus wood stacked on a cleared area in a forest.

2026 Firewood Permits Available in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

2026-09-21

Surplus wood in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is now available to the public by permit.

A view of the dark sky and Milky Way Galaxy seen from Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park.

Dark Sky Festival brings science, stargazing and awe to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

2026-08-25

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia Parks Conservancy will host the 13th annual Dark Sky Festival from Sept. 11-13, 2026. The festival invites visitors to explore astronomy, wildlife science and the human experience of wonder beneath some of California's darkest night skies. It will feature programming throughout Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and, for the first time, in the gateway community of Three Rivers. Expanding to Three Rivers increases opportunities for people from nearby communities and the Central Valley to participate in astronomy and dark-sky science programs.

Aerial view of smoke from the Arrow Creek Fire in Kings Canyon National Park.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service Wildland Firefighters are Working to Contain Arrow Creek Fire in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

2026-08-23

U.S. Wildland Fire Service wildland firefighters are responding to the Arrow Creek Fire, which was reported on Aug. 22 at 3:26 p.m.

Firefighters perform prescribed burning operations to reduce highly flammable, fast-drying vegetation in Ash Mountain (2023).

Prescribed Burning in Sequoia National Park Foothills Begins May 21

2026-05-14

Firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burning in the foothills of Sequoia National Park on May 21 – 22. Visitors who enter the parks through the southern entrance may notice this work taking place between the entrance and Foothills Visitor Center.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks