National Parks · CA
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Two adjacent parks run as one unit, holding the largest tree on Earth by volume (the General Sherman) and, at Mount Whitney, the highest point in the Lower 48. Sequoia dates to 1890, Kings Canyon to 1940. 2025 visits: Sequoia 1,378,337 + Kings Canyon 779,791.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
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.
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We derive Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Mineral King Road Construction Traffic Delays and Closures Full method: how we check park status.