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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

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Getting There


By Plane
The closest commercial airports are in Fresno & Visalia.

By Car
NOTE: Gasoline is NOT sold within the parks. Be sure to fill your gas tank in one of the neighboring communities.

To Sequoia Park entrance: from Highway 99 at Visalia take Highway 198 east for approximately 1 hour.

To Kings Canyon Park entrance: from Highway 99 at Fresno take Highway 180 east approximately 1-1/4 hours.

By Public Transportation
A few private tour companies come to the parks. Contact 559-565-3106 for more information.

Getting Around the Park
All roads in the park are very curving; many are steep, most are narrow. Use caution!

Click on "more information" above for the most recent notes on road conditions, closures, & other changes.



 

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