About
A place of immense granite mountains and giant trees, offering awe-inspiring wilderness.
Why go
- Offers dramatic landscapes, deep valleys, and towering mountains
- Sense of solitude that’s increasingly rare in popular parks
- Experience the grandeur of the Sierra Nevada
Must try
- Drive the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
- Hike Mist Falls
- See Grants Grove
- Hike Zumwalt Meadow
- See Roaring River Falls
Pro tips
- Drive into the canyon for cliff-lined views
- Plan for slow scenic mountain driving
- Visit in July, August, or September
- Rent an RV or van for easy travel
- Pack a picnic and bring plenty water
Good to know
- Less developed with minimal services
- Be bear aware
- Hard to drive on winding mountain roads
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (6527 reviews)
Phone: +1 559-565-3341