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RVing to Kings Canyon National Park in Central California gets you up close to impressive sequoias, including the General Grant Tree, which was designated "The Nation's Christmas Tree" by President Coolidge. In addition to visiting General Grant, you can venture away from your campsite to hike some popular trails, like Big Stump Loop, Big Baldy Ridge, and Panoramic Point. While Central California's low-lying areas can get quite hot in the summer, the mountainous area of Kings Canyon enjoys cooler temperatures. That being said, the hot sun can be strong in the afternoon, so dress in layers and use sun protection. By driving to Kings Canyon National Park in an RV, you'll have the opportunity to pack different types of items so that you'll be prepared for anything. In the winter, heavy snow can blanket the park at times. In fact, many roads are closed due to the weather, and this is why summer is one of the most popular times to visit. Kings Canyon is close to the cities of Fresno and Clovis, so these areas would probably be the best ones for RV rentals.
If you plan on heading to Kings Canyon anytime between the fall and late spring, check the park website so you can plan ahead for extreme conditions. Hume Lake Road is often closed seasonally; this closure could potentially extend well into the spring or even the summer. Additionally, parts of 180 and Generals Highway could be closed if the forecast calls for snow.
There are some other things to highlight in this RV guide to Kings Canyon National Park, too. Kings Canyon is adjacent to Sequoia National Park, so many people decide to visit both parks. Roads in these parks can be steep and narrow, so the National Park Service has instituted some limitations. Vehicles longer than 24 feet are not advised to travel between the Foothills Visitor Center and Potwisha Campground, and vehicles longer than 22 feet are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Instead, it's recommended to take Highway 180. Additionally, vehicles longer than 22 feet cannot travel on Crystal Cave Road and Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road. Note that you can park at the Giant Forest Museum and take a park shuttle to certain destinations. There is RV parking in Kings Canyon National Park at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, Grant Grove Village, General Grant Tree, Big Stump Picnic Areas, and many other locations.
- Spring 40-45 F
- Summer 65-70 F
- Fall 55-65 F
- Winter 30-35 F
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Kings Canyon National Park Hiking Trails
When you take an RV into Kings Canyon, you'll have the opportunity to explore miles of hiking trails. Terrain can be gentle in some areas, such as around the General Grant Tree, or it can be much more difficult. A trip up to Buena Vista Peak takes you up a granite peak, with the payoff being a beautiful view of Redwood Canyon. You could even load up your pack with overnight gear if you'd like to take a break from your RV and backpack through Redwood Canyon.
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Cedar Grove Trails
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Things to do Outside Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon is in a more rural part of the state, and one of the nice things about renting an RV is that you can explore areas surrounding the park. You could head into Fresno and check out the Fresno Chaffee Zoo or the unique Forestiere Underground Gardens. Venture into Clovis to look at antique shops or have fun at Wild Water Adventure Park, which is open seasonally. If you prefer to stay in the mountains, you could check out Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states with a height of 14,505 feet.
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RV Resorts & Campsites near Kings Canyon National Park
Choose from several campsites within Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks or campsites located in surrounding communities and the Sierra National Forest. Note that many park campsites are only open in the summer, and reservations are typically required if you'd like to secure your RV spot. Reservations at many locations can be made four months in advance and cost $32.
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How to get to Kings Canyon National Park
If you're visiting the Bay Area or Southern California, you could take an RV to Kings Canyon National Park, or you could make your way to Fresno by car or plane and look for RV rentals near Kings Canyon National Park. From Fresno, it'll take a little more than an hour to get to the park entrance at Big Stump on Highway 180. Highway 180 will take you straight from Fresno to the park, with a few traffic lights along the way. Just past the entrance, you'll come across a picnic area and some hiking trails. If you're driving to Kings Canyon National Park from the Bay Area, make your way into Fresno on Highway 99 and take exit 133B to get onto Highway 180. If you come from southern points, head up Highway 99 and take exit 102 in Visalia. Follow Road 80, turn right onto Avenue 384, take a left onto Road 120, continue onto Route 63, and then turn right onto Highway 180.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall is the best time of year to visit Kings Canyon National Park. There are fewer crowds, but visitors will still have great weather for exploring the park. They will also be treated to autumn colors among the deciduous trees in the park.
Kings Canyon National Park is 722 square miles or 461,901 acres large. That area includes groves of giant sequoias, including the Grant and Cedar groves.
The climate at Kings Canyon National Park depends a lot on the elevation where you are in the park. The Sierra foothills have mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Mineral King and Cedar Grove close for the winter when they get snow.
Yes, Kings Canyon National Park has designated camping spots. The park offers both campgrounds that can be reserved and first-come, first-served campsites. During peak season, it's recommended that visitors make reservations. There are no RV hookups, but RV camping is allowed, and Potiwisha, Lodgepole, and Dorst Creek campgrounds have dump stations available.
Top things to do at Kings Canyon National Park include a visit to Grant Grove, a hike to the General Grant Tree, and a cave tour of Boyden Cavern. There are many more activities available in the park, including horseback riding, scenic drives, and beautiful hikes!
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