Kings Canyon National Park

National park Wilsonia, California, United States

What to expect

Kings Canyon National Park is a national park located in California, United States. The park is known for its giant sequoia trees, deep canyons, and high peaks. The General Sherman Tree, a 275-foot-tall sequoia, is one of the park's main attractions. The park's diverse landscapes, including the Giant Forest, foothills, and mountain peaks, support a wide range of plant and animal life. The park is also home to the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, which threads its way through a rugged canyon. The park's unique features, including its giant sequoias, canyons, and peaks, make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts

Plan your family visit to the Kings Canyon National Park with these blog insights 👇

Kings Canyon National Park: One Day Itinerary with kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited King's Canyon National Park, stopping at King's Canyon Visitor Center, Grant's Grove and doing a short hike to the Senate Group of Sequoia trees. We drove the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway to enjoy spectacular views of the canyon

Highlights: The kids earned their junior ranger pins and enjoyed walking through a hollowed-out log and climbing on a fallen tree trunk ✨

The Bear Necessities: Camping in Bear Country with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked through the park and set up camp in the heart of the park, in a peaceful sequoia grove in the High Sierra

Highlights: We loved camping in the peaceful grove and the boys enjoyed bouncing on the airbeds ✨

Epic Northern California Road Trips

This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the second largest tree in the world and took Generals Highway down from Kings Canyon to Sequoia

Highlights: We found some of the most awe-inspiring trees of all ✨