You are here

Home » Giant Forest At Sequoia National Park Reopens On Daily Basis

Giant Forest At Sequoia National Park Reopens On Daily Basis

Share
By Compiled From N... - March 12th, 2022

The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park is back open on a daily basis/NPS file

The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park has reopened on a daily basis after being open on a limited basis since December due to the aftereffects of the KNP wildfire complex.

The KNP Complex last fall burned more than 88,000 acres, mostly within Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.

“Our staff has been working hard to restore seven-day access to the Giant Forest and we thank everyone for their patience and flexibility with the limited access that we’ve been able to provide in the last couple months,” said Clay Jordan, superintendent of the two parks. “This marks an important milestone on our road to fully restoring park operations.”

The reopening extends from Hospital Rock to just above the intersection with Wolverton Road. In this next phase of reopening, the Giant Forest Museum will be open for visitor information and retail services five days a week, Friday through Tuesday, closed Wednesday and Thursday. There is currently no potable water or food available in Giant Forest. Visitors should plan to bring all the water and food that they will need during their visit.

Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow roads remains closed to vehicles as is typical this time of year, but open for pedestrian access to Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow. Lodgepole and the portion of the Generals Highway between the parks remains closed but are slated to open on or shortly after Friday, March 18.

Many trails in the Giant Forest, including the Congress Trail, were not affected by the fire. Some trails that were affected are open with posted warnings, while the most severely affected trails remain closed. Wilderness permits are available by self-issue at this time of year.

The Generals Highway is subject to closure at any time in the event of inclement weather, rock or debris fall, or other hazardous conditions. These risks are heightened by fire impacts along the roadway. For the most current road conditions, including information about tire chain controls, call the parks’ information line at (559) 565 -3341, press 1, and then press 1 again. Details of what will open or remain closed can be found online at go.nps.gov/SEKIconditions. 

The Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park remains open and accessible to the public daily. However, it is always advisable to check weather and current road information before visiting the parks during winter months.

Support National Parks Traveler

National Parks Traveler is a small, editorially independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization. The Traveler is not part of the federal government nor a corporate subsidiary. Your support helps ensure the Traveler's news and feature coverage of national parks and protected areas endures. 

EIN: 26-2378789

A copy of National Parks Traveler's financial statements may be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: National Parks Traveler, P.O. Box 980452, Park City, Utah 84098. National Parks Traveler was formed in the state of Utah for the purpose of informing and educating about national parks and protected areas.

Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below:

  • Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL PARKS TRAVELER, (REGISTRATION NO. CH 51659), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
  • Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and financial statement summary of National Parks Traveler is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above.
  • Maryland: Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
  • North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989 or 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
  • Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of National Parks Traveler may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
  • Virginia: Financial statements are available from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 102 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
  • Washington: National Parks Traveler is registered with Washington State’s Charities Program as required by law and additional information is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities, or on file at Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504.

Add comment

CAPTCHA

This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.