California · National Park

Kings Canyon

Deep granite canyons, giant sequoias, and hundreds of miles of wilderness trails in the Sierra Nevada.

🥾 800+ trails 🎟️ $35 / vehicle ⛺ 400 campsites ☀️ May – October 📅 Open year-round

Popular trails

Curated routes with approximate round-trip distance. In the app, tap one to log it.

  • Roper Lake Trail4.9 mi
  • Mist Falls Trail4.6 mi
  • Zumwalt Meadow Loop1.5 mi
  • Hotel Creek Loop4.8 mi
  • Don Cecil Trail4.7 mi
  • Panoramic Point Trail2.2 mi

Camping

Approximately 400 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended in peak season (May – October).

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Best time to visit

Peak season: May – October. The park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or run reduced hours in winter.

Getting there

Nearest city: Fresno, CA. Park center: 36.880°, -118.550°.

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