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Witness the immense natural wonder of the Kings Canyon National Park's namesake, . Camp and hike this mountainous region, situated in southern Sierra Nevadas and formed by the South Fork of the Kings Rivers. This canyon, part of the larger South Fork canyon, is 2,500 m (8,200 ft) deep and was shaped out of granite by glaciers. View the cliffs, river, and meadows in the amazing glacial valley and see why the park was named for this particular site. You can also visit the mysterious Boyden Cave, one of the many caves encompassed by this canyon. Put Kings Canyon National Park on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park road trip planning app.

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Kings Canyon National Park reviews

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By Jef123456789

Great 3-4hr hike but only for the fittest. The initial climb is tough for about 30mins but afterwards it’s mainly level with some short climbs and descents, the last section is relatively easy. The...

Great 3-4hr hike but only for the fittest. The initial climb is tough for about 30mins but afterwards it’s mainly level with some short climbs and descents, the last section is relatively easy. The... more »
By orit m

Actually connected to the Sequoia Park, I am so happy I went there. There are many attractions not to be missed here. The roads are also great drives!

Actually connected to the Sequoia Park, I am so happy I went there. There are many attractions not to be missed here. The roads are also great drives! more »
By mynameisD

Kings Canyon is a beautiful NP, also adjacent to Sequoia NP. The scenic drive is lovely, with stunning views. Plenty of vehicle pull overs for photos and many places to take a hike. Grant's Tree is.... more

Kings Canyon is a beautiful NP, also adjacent to Sequoia NP. The scenic drive is lovely, with stunning views. Plenty of vehicle pull overs for photos and many places to take a hike. Grant's Tree is.... more »

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By Niyaz Zubair

One of the best place I visited on the planet. Really it's a must visit place in USA. The views are special, attractive, breath taking, gorgeous, amazing... Will be a trip of life time. The volume, quality, beauty of the nature is wordless here. The roads are safe, lots of stop or turn out options on the road. So can easily clock photos on this route. There are lots of camping ground options too.

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By Suheil Rodriguez

Gorgeous park to visit. Worth the extra driving time. Don't be deceived, even though it is right next to Sequoia National Park there is extra driving especially in the winter time, when some roads are closed. You can see Sequoias here and even can walk through a hollow tree. Less crowds than Sequoia NP. Bathrooms available throughout and a nice gift shop open on holiday weekends and in the summer. Totally worth going if you get the time.

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By Bernadette Nepp

We had a great day exploring Kings Canyon! The scenery is beautiful but the drive can be quite challenging. Luckily most people drive slowly and carefully. There are signs showing the major sights and Vista points, so it's easy to find things. It's a great place to discover

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By Brad Beggs

It's crazy how few people visit Kings Canyon. It's 15 degrees cooler in the canyon, and the river keeps things green and beautiful. The drive down is very dry and hot in the summer, but the views are dramatic to say the least. Unbelievable scenery, be sure to take your swimsuit for Muir Rock or various spots along the river. There's a nice swimming hole at the bridge just before you get to the main campground.

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By Shea Dilly

Absolutely stunning. Especially with the snow in the winter. Definitely bring GOOD snow chains if you go around this time of year but it's a whole different experience than the spring or summer. Parts of the park are still closed because of the fire and weather but you can still see Grant's Grove which is enough on its own along with the scenic drive. The Sequoias are amazing to look at and getting to walk through them is a really impressive experience.

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