ROUTE INFORMATION: From Visalia / Highway 198, take Highway 63 north and enter Sequoia & Kings Canyon national parks via the Highway 180/ Kings Canyon entry gate to maximize your time in the park during planned road improvements. Intermittent closures or delays along the Highway 198 entrance from Hospital Rock to Giant Forest Museum may limit access to the Giant Forest and General Sherman Tree between April 29-May 23, 2024. The national parks will remain open to visitors during the construction period, expected to take 4-8 weeks. Read more about the best driving routes. You can also check the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks website for current road conditions.
The Giant Sequoia Trees – they’re on everyone’s travel bucket list – draw awestruck visitors from all around the world.
Happily, our location just minutes from the gate of Sequoia National Park, makes these massive trees, right here in our very own backyard, easy to visit, and we welcome thousands who come to marvel at their majesty. But that’s not all – Kings Canyon National Park is close by, too. And mighty Yosemite isn’t far away.
Active folks and those of a more contemplative nature alike will find everything they’ve dreamed of here: an abundance of outdoor adventure for all ages and skill levels, and the serenity of natural tranquility in some of the world’s most magnificent surroundings. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking, camping, swimming – and exploring the unique natural features of each park.
If you’re going to be with us for a few days, we’re the starting point for the Majestic Mountain Loop that takes you to three national parks in as little as three days.
Visalia is definitely your best bet as home base, with lodging options for all budgets, a family-friendly atmosphere, and plenty of things to do when you’re not at the parks.
So come and visit. We’ll help you make your travel dreams come true.
