Visiting Sequoia National Park
- Jennifer Melroy
- Last Modified January 24, 2024
- First Published on October 31, 2020
Planning a trip to Sequoia National Park and need some help planning your trip?
Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Sequoia National Park, California.
The Quick Guide to Visiting Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park Basics
Region: Pacific-West / West Coast / Pacific
Park Size: 404,064 acres (631.35 sq miles) (1,635.19 sq km)
Location: Tulare County
Closest Cities: Visalia, California
Busy Season: May to September
Visitation: 1,246,053 (in 2019)
How much does Sequoia National Park Cost?
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park costs the following:
- 7-day Passenger Vehicle Pass – $35
- 7-day Motorcycle Pass – $30
- 7-day Individual Pass – $20
An annual Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Pass costs $70 but it is not recommended you buy this pass. For an extra $10 you can get an
When is Sequoia National Park Open?
Sequoia National Park is open year-round, but during winter some park roads close.
Are dogs allowed in Sequoia National Park?
Yes, pets are welcome in Sequoia National Park but are limited to developed areas such as roads, parking areas, picnic areas, and campgrounds. Pets are not allowed on the trails in the park. Please review the Sequoia Pet Policy before bringing your dog to Sequoia.
Where are Sequoia National Park’s visitor centers?
Foothills Visitor Center – Open Year Round
Giant Forest Museum – Open Year Round
Lodgepole Visitor Center – May to October
Kings Canyon Visitor Center – Open Year Round
Cedar Grove Visitor Center – Open Summer Season
Mineral King Ranger Station – May to September
Land Acknowledgments for Sequoia National Park
The National Park known as Sequoia National Park sits on Tübatulabal, Eastern Mono/Monache, and Western Mono/Monache land.
Thank you to the Native Land Digital for making the Indigenous territories accessible to all. They have mapped the known territories to the best of the current knowledge and is a work in progress. If you have additional information on the Indigenous nations boundaries, please let them know.
Native Land Digital is a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization with the goal to creates spaces where non-Indigenous people can be invited and challenged to learn more about the lands they inhabit, the history of those lands, and how to actively be part of a better future going forward together.
Where to stamp your National Parks Passport Book in Sequoia National Park?
The National Park Passport Book is the BEST and cheapest National Park souvenir. Every National Park Obsessed person should have one of these books.
If you are new to the National Parks, you can learn more about the National Parks Passport program here or jump right in by ordering the ever-popular
IMPORTANT: Do NOT stamp your government-issued passport.
There are ten official Stamps for Sequoia National Park. Here is the list of National Park Passport Stamps you can get in Sequoia National Park:
- 125th Anniversary 1890 – 2015 (Reported Missing in October 2023)
- Crystal Cave
- Foothills Visitor Center
- Giant Forest Museum
- Giant Forest, CA (Reported Missing in October 2023)
- Lodgepole Visitor Center
- Lodgepole, CA
- Mineral King
- NPS Centennial (Reported Missing in October 2023)
- Sequoia National Park, CA
Bonus Stamps
- Beetle Rock Nature Center
- Junior Ranger (Existence Unconfirmed)
- Sequoia National Park Home Of The Big Trees
Sequoia National Park Passport Stamp Locations
Here are all the locations to find the Sequoia National Park Passport Stamps. Not every stamp is available at every location.
- Crystal Cave Bookstore
- Foothills Visitor Center
- Giant Forest Museum
- Lodgepole Visitor Center
- Mineral King Ranger Station
Jennifer Melroy
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