Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Grant Grove Visitor Center in Kings Canyon National Park is open year round, and includes books, maps, and educational materials for sale. Restrooms and payphones are available here.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Fee charged to enter the National Park.

 Camping

Camping

There are hundreds of camp sites throughout the area, though most are by reservation only. The National Forest campgrounds can be reserved at http://www.reserveUSA.com, and the National Park... More information on Camping
Gasoline

Gasoline

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway extends for about 50 miles. Gasoline is only available at stores near the beginning of the byway and at Hume Lake. There is no gasoline available within the National Parks.

 Information

Information

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway was established and is managed by Hume Lake Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument. The Ranger Station is located on the west end of... More information on Information
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are few toilet facilities along this byway. The only dump stations along the byway are at Princess Campground (cannot accommodate RVs larger than 20 feet), and Cedar Grove.

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Restrictions

Keep in mind that dogs are not permitted on park trails, and it may be too hot to leave them in the car. Dogs need to be on a leash within all campgrounds.

Seasons

High Season

Highest visitation is in July and August. It can be difficult to find a campsite at popular campgrounds on summer Saturdays.

Off Season

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway follows a route from about 2, 000 feet elevation to 6,000 feet elevation. This means it can be snow covered for part of the winter. The portion just past the Hume Lake turnoff that descends into the canyon itself is closed in winter.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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