Sequoia lodging can feel overwhelming. Sequoia National Park is massive in its own right, but then there’s also adjoining Kings Canyon National Park to contend with, which is jointly managed by the National Park Service. Entry into one park includes entry into the other, and aside from signage indicating otherwise, one would be remiss in knowing the difference between the two. Each park has multiple lodging areas – and Sequoia National Forest cuts through both with lodging of its own.
This guide is meant to serve as the only resource you need when planning your trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon. It’s based on personal experience and includes every single lodging option inside both parks, categorized by area. We’ve even created an interactive map that makes it easy to visualize where different areas are in relation to others.
Here are the best places to stay in two of California’s most beautiful national parks.
Where to Stay in Sequoia National Park
Table of Contents
- Sequoia Lodging Map
- Sequoia Giant Forest Lodging – Most Popular Area in Sequoia
- Grant Grove Lodging – Most Popular Area in Kings Canyon
- Sequoia National Forest Lodging – Lodging Between Sequoia and Kings Canyon
- Cedar Grove Lodging – Remote Region of Kings Canyon
- Mineral King Area Lodging – Sequoia’s Best-Kept Secret
- Sequoia Wilderness Lodging – High Sierra Backcountry Glamping
- Foothills Lodging – Low Elevation Lodging Near the Park Boundary
- Sequoia National Park FAQs
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Sequoia Giant Forest Lodging
Where to Stay in Sequoia Around Lodgepole and the Giant Forest
The most popular lodging area in Sequoia National Park, basing yourself in the Giant Forest puts you right in the center of the park’s most iconic attractions. Here, you’ll find the General Sherman Tree (the largest on earth), Moro Rock, Tokopah Falls, and well-known trails like Big Trees Trail and Sugar Pine Trail. Lodging is competitive due to extremely high demand. If you plan a visit during high season, booking on the day reservations become available is advised.
To reach the Giant Forest area, enter Sequoia via Hwy 198 (if traveling from LA) or Hwy 180 (if traveling from the Bay Area) and proceed along the Generals Hwy until reaching your destination.
Wuksachi Lodge
Rated 4.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
2024 Dates: March 15, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 2025 Dates: Scheduled to open March 21, 2025
The only hotel set within the famed Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park, Wuksachi Lodge is Sequoia’s signature luxury property. Surrounded by towering trees and centrally located, the lodge is close to popular attractions like the Big Trees Trail, Crescent Meadow, the Giant Forest Museum, and the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Wuksachi Lodge has a restaurant (with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows), a cocktail lounge, a gift shop, and limited WiFi access.
Rooms start at $229 per night.
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Fine Print: Dog-friendly at an additional fee. ADA-accessibile rooms available.
Lodgepole Campground (Tent & RV; No Hookups)
#1 Traveler-Ranked Campground in Sequoia on TripAdvisor
2024 Dates: May 22 – December 3, 2024 | 2025 Dates: Scheduled to re-open May 22, 2025
The most popular of all Sequoia and Kings Canyon campgrounds, Lodgepole is centrally and scenically located on the banks of the Kaweah River, two miles from the General Sherman Tree. Facilities include a camp store, dump station, laundry, flush toilets, and coin-operated hot water showers. Each site features a picnic table, fire ring, and bear locker. Two accessible sites are available (Sites 062 and 063).
Reservations: Required for all 214 sites. Reservations can be made in advance on a four-month rolling basis.
Rates: $32 per site per night. Make a reservation now.
Download: Lodgepole Campground Map
Dorst Creek Campground (Tent & RV: No Hookups)
#2 Traveler-Ranked Campground in Sequoia on TripAdvisor
Seasons Dates: Dorst Creek will remain closed in 2024 due to winter storm damage. It has not been announced whether the campground will re-open in 2025.
Centrally located at the start of the trail to the Muir Grove of Giant Sequoias, Dorst Creek is another popular campground in Sequoia’s lodgepole region, just ten miles from the Giant Forest. Facilities include flush toilets, potable drinking water, and an amphitheater. Campers must drive or shuttle to Lodgepole to access shower and laundry facilities. Each site features a picnic table, a fire ring, and a bear food storage locker.
Reservations: Required for all 222 sites. When operational, individual sites can be reserved on a one-month rolling basis, and group sites can be reserved on a four-month rolling basis.
Rates: $32+ per site per night. Make a reservation now.
Download: Dorst Creek Campground Map
Grant Grove Lodging
Kings Canyon Lodging In and Around Grant Grove Village
Grant Grove is the most desired lodging area in Kings Canyon National Park and is located just inside the park’s Big Stump Entrance, reached via Hwy 180. This makes it the most convenient base camp for those arriving from the Bay Area. Within Grant Grove, you’ll find a host of well-known hikes and attractions, including the General Grant Tree (the second largest tree on earth), Panoramic Point, and the Congress Trail. Located roughly 30 miles from Sequoia’s Giant Forest, it’s also easy to day trip between the two areas.
John Muir Lodge
Rated 4.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
2024 Dates: Late March – November 30, 2024 | 2025 Dates: Scheduled to open March 22, 2025
Located in Kings Canyon, John Muir Lodge is within walking distance of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree. Open seasonally between late March and October, the lodge comprises just 36 guest rooms and features a family-friendly restaurant, outdoor espresso bar, limited WiFi, and several large porches with wooden rocking chairs.
Rooms average $293 per night. Book Direct | Read reviews on Tripadvisor.
Fine Print: Pet-friendly at an additional fee. ADA-accessible rooms are available.
Grant Grove Cabins
Rated 4.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
Season Dates: Cabins are typically open seasonally between April and October.
Situated within Grant Grove Village adjacent to John Muir Lodge, Grant Grove Cabins offer a more rustic experience and are one of the most desired lodging options in the entire park. Open seasonally between April and October, units are available in timber and tent cabin styles and are conveniently located near a restaurant, market, post office, ATM, and gift shop. Limited cabins have private baths, but most use a shared bathhouse.
Rates start at $119 per night for tent cabins. Book Direct | Read reviews on Tripadvisor
Fine Print: Pet-friendly at an additional fee.
Azalea Campground (Tent & RV; No Hookups)
Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Recreation.gov
2024/2025 Dates: Azalea Campground is open year-round.
Azalea Campground is in the Kings Canyon section of the park near Grant Grove Village and is open year-round. Facilities include flush toilets and drinking water, but campers must drive to nearby Grant Grove Village to access other amenities such as groceries, a post office, an ATM, and showers (located at John Muir Lodge). Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and food storage box. Site 30 is wheelchair-accessible.
Reservations: Required for all 110 sites between May 8 and October 31, 2024. During the remainder of the year, 20 sites remain open and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. In 2025, sites will be first-come, first-served from January 1 – May 7.
Rates: $32 per site per night. Make a reservation now.
Download: Azalea Campground Map
Sunset Campground (Tent & RV; No Hookups)
Rated 4.2 out of 5 on Recreation.gov
2024 Dates: Closed for the season | 2025 Dates: Scheduled to open May 22, 2025
Situated near Grant Grove Village, Sunset Campground is in a forested section of the park just one mile from the General Grant Tree. Facilities include a camp store, flush toilets, and drinking water, but campers need to drive to Grant Grove Village or Lodgepole Village to access other amenities such as showers, a post office, or an ATM. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear locker. Sites 26 and 116 are wheelchair-accessible.
Reservations: Required for all 158 sites. Individual sites can be reserved on a 1-month rolling basis, and group sites can be reserved on a 4-month rolling basis.
Rates: $32+ per site per night. Make a reservation now.
Download: Sunset Campground Map
Crystal Springs Campground (Tent & RV; No Hookups)
Rated 4.2 out of 5 on Recreation.gov
2024 Dates: Closed for the season | 2025 Dates:
Just four miles from the park entrance, Crystal Springs is a smaller campground set amongst sugar pines, cedar, fir, and sequoia trees. Facilities include flush toilets and potable drinking water, and campers are within walking distance of Grant Grove Village, where one can find a restaurant, post office, market, and showers. The campground comprises 14 group sites and 36 standard sites, each including a picnic table, a fire ring, and a bear box. There are no individual ADA sites at this campground, but group site F is accessible.
Reservations: Reservations are required for all 50 campsites. Individual site reservations can be made two days in advance, and group site reservations can be made on a four-month rolling basis.
Rates: $32+ per site per night. Individual Site Reservations | Group Reservations
Download: Crystal Springs Campground Map
Sequoia National Forest Lodging
Lodging Between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
For those wanting the best of both worlds, two lodges sit on the boundary of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in Sequoia National Forest. Set midway between King Canyon’s Grant Grove and Sequoia’s Giant Forest, basing yourself here makes it easy to travel between the two. This area is best accessed via King Canyon’s Big Stump Entrance, regardless of whether you’re arriving from the north or south. Reach the park via Hwy 180, and once inside, take your first right and follow the Generals Hwy until reaching your destination.
Montecito Sequoia Lodge
Rated 4.0 out of 5 on Tripadvisor
2024/2025 Dates: Montecito Sequoia Lodge is open year-round, weather permitting.
An icon of the area, Montecito Sequoia Lodge is an all-inclusive, year-round lodge and classic family summer camp located in Giant Sequoia National Monument between Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Rates include all lodging, meals, and activities, and the property features a private lake, seasonal swimming pool, year-round hot tub, and staff-led evening activities. The lodge is ideally situated midway between the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia and the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon.
Rates start at $219 per night (inclusive of all meals and activities).
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Fine Print: Pets are not allowed. ADA wheelchair-accessible units are available.
Stony Creek Lodge
Rated 3.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
2024 Dates: Closed for the season | 2025 Dates: May 8 – September, 2025
Set in Sequoia National Forest on the border of the national park, Stony Creek Lodge is just 13 miles from Lodgepole Visitor Center and 15 miles from Sequoia’s Giant Forest. Comprised of 11 basic rooms, the lodge is open seasonally between May and early October and has a small on-site restaurant, gift shop, and gas station.
Rates average $219 per night.
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Fine Print: Pets are not allowed. Room #12 is ADA accessible.
Cedar Grove Lodging
A remote part of Kings Canyon 35 miles east of Grant Grove
Deep in the heart of Kings Canyon National Park lies Cedar Grove, a glaciated canyon set 35 miles from the hustle and bustle of Grant Grove. Given its remoteness, Cedar Grove is one of the quieter areas of the park and a great option for those wanting to escape the crowds. Cedar Grove has numerous trails and natural features, including North Dome, Grand Sentinel, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring Falls, and Muir Rock. Open seasonally between May and October (weather permitting), Cedar Grove can be reached via Hwy 180.
Cedar Grove Lodge
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor
2024 Dates: Closed for the season | 2025 Dates: Scheduled to open May 10, 2025
A 35-mile drive from the crowds of Grant Grove, Cedar Grove Lodge is set in a glaciated section of Kings Canyon National Park close to a variety of lesser-known attractions like Roads End, North Dome, Grand Sentinel, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring Falls, and Muir Rock. With 21 rooms to choose from, the lodge is typically operational between late May and mid-October and tends to book out months in advance during high season.
Rooms start at $191 per night.
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Fine Print: Pets are not allowed. ADA-accessible rooms are not available, though the lodge has ground-floor rooms with wheelchair-accessible entry.
Cedar Grove Campgrounds
Cedar Grove has four campgrounds – all featuring toilets, potable drinking water, and sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes. Showers and laundry facilities can be accessed at nearby Cedar Grove Village. All campgrounds are by reservation only throughout most of the year, and reservations can be made online at recreation.gov. Canyon View Group Campground is tent-only, but all others accommodate both tents and RVs.
- Sentinel Campground: 82 sites; $32 p/n – Typically open late April – mid-November
- Sheep Creek Campground: 111 sites; $32 p/n – Typically open late May – early September
- Moraine Campground: 121 sites; $32 p/n – Typically open late May – early September
- Canyon View Campground: 16 group sites; $50+ p/n – Typically open mid-June – late Sept
Mineral King Area Lodging
Sequoia National Park’s Best-Kept Secret
A subalpine glacial valley set in the southern region of Sequoia National Park, Mineral King is quite possibly Sequoia’s best-kept secret. One of the oldest settlements in the entire Sierra Nevada and a former mining community, Mineral King is void of the crowds you’ll find elsewhere in Sequoia National Park. There are numerous hikes in the area leading to pristine views and some of the most stunning subalpine lakes in the country. To reach Mineral King, take Hwy 198 to Three Rivers and turn off at the Mineral King Road junction, two miles before the park’s Ash Mountain Entrance.
Mineral King can be accessed seasonally between late May and late October, weather permitting.
Silver City Mountain Resort
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
2024 Dates: Closed for the season | 2025 Dates: 23 May – 26 October, 2025
Nestled deep in Sequoia National Park near Mineral King Valley, Silver City Mountain Resort is difficult to reach but worth the effort. Far from the hustle and bustle of Grant Grove and Lodgepole, the resort promises an authentic mountain experience and consists of 16 cabins, a restaurant, a small convenience shop, and a playground for kids. Open seasonally between late May and October, there are a plethora of nearby hikes ranging from novice to advanced.
Cabins start at $198 per night.
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Fine Print: Pets allowed, but discouraged. Wheelchair-accessible units are available.
Mineral King Campgrounds
There are two campgrounds in the Mineral King area, both tent-only and featuring vault toilets and seasonal potable drinking water. All sites have a fire ring, picnic table, and bear lockers. Both campgrounds accept reservations on a one-month rolling basis.
- Atwell Mill Campground: 21 sites; $32 p/n – Typically open late May – late October
- Cold Springs Campground: 40 sites (9 walk-in); $32 p/n – Typically open late May – late October
Sequoia Wilderness Lodging
Backcountry Glamping in Sequoia’s High Sierra Wilderness
After the experience of a lifetime? Sequoia and Kings Canyon offer two of the best hike-in camps in California. Fully catered with flush toilets and hot showers, pack nothing more than a day pack and head into the rugged High Sierra Wilderness for a few days. Bearpaw Camp is a rustic outpost set 11.5 miles along the iconic High Sierra Trail, and Sequoia High Sierra Camp offers a more luxurious glamping experience with a shorter hike. As one might expect, reservations for both are competitive.
Bearpaw High Sierra Camp
Rated 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
Note: Bearpaw High Sierra Camp will remain closed until further notice due to the effects of the KNP Complex Fire and plans to upgrade the water infrastructure. Stay on top of updates.
For those wanting to get off the well-trodden path (quite literally) and explore the High Sierra backcountry, Bearpaw High Sierra Camp offers the perfect opportunity to do so. Set 11.5 miles along the High Sierra Trail in national park wilderness, the camp consists of six tent cabins perched on a rocky saddle overlooking the Great Western Divide. Typically operational between June and September, reservations are extremely competitive, and it is recommended to book the day they become available (usually on January 2nd). Bearpaw High Sierra Camp has central hot showers, flush toilets, and a shared dining area.
Rates are $360 per adult per night and include two meals daily.
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Fine Print: No minimum stay, though 2+ nights are recommended. Reservations for the year typically open on January 2nd. 30-day cancelation policy.
Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor
2025 dates have not yet been announced.
One of the best glamping sites in all of California, Sequoia High Sierra Camp is a luxury outpost set in the High Sierra wilderness. The camp consists of 32 deluxe canvas tent cabins, an open-air dining pavilion, and a central bathhouse with flush toilets and hot showers. Set just a mile from Marvin Pass Trailhead, the camp is hike-in only but fairly easy to reach. There are numerous trails to explore from camp, including Seville Lake, Mitchell Peak, Rowell Meadow, and Redwood Canyon.
Rates are $350 per person per night, inclusive of all meals.
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Fine Print: 2-night minimum stay. Cancellation requests made by phone at least 30 days before your scheduled arrival date will receive a refund, less a 6% cancellation fee.
Sequoia Foothills Lodging
Low Elevation Campgrounds Near the Park Boundary
The Sequoia Foothills lie at low elevation along the park’s western boundary. Easily accessible year-round, they are a short drive from the buzz of the Giant Forest area. Most lodging is just inside Sequoia National Park’s Ash Mountain Entrance, a great option for those visiting in early Spring when the foothills are covered in wildflowers or for those wanting to base themselves in an Airbnb or Vrbo in nearby Three Rivers.
Sequoia VRBO INSIDE the Park Gates
Rated 9.2 out of 10 on Vrbo
This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home sleeps up to 10 and is a wonderful option for groups and families. The property features an indoor fireplace, wood stove, large deck, A/C, heating, and WiFi. With beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada, the Vrbo is located just inside the Sequoia National Park gates, two miles from Tunnel Rock and six miles from the Giant Forest.
Rates average $375 per night. Check availability and book on Vrbo.
Fine Print: Pets are not allowed. Property is wheelchair-inaccessible.
Sequoia Foothills Area Campgrounds
There are three campgrounds in the Sequoia Foothills area. Buckeye Flat and Potwisha are situated just inside Sequoia’s Ash Mountain Entrance and feature flush toilets and potable drinking water but lack shower facilities. Alternatively, South Fork is a primitive campground set an hour’s drive from other park attractions; it has vault toilets but no potable drinking water or on-site staff, making it important to arrive prepared. Buckeye Flat and Potwisha accept reservations, whereas South Fork is first-come, first-served.
- Buckeye Flat Campground: Tent Only – 27 sites; $32 p/n – Closed for 2024
- Potwisha Campground: Tent & RV – 42 sites; $32 p/n – Open year-round
- South Fork Campground: Tent Only – 10 sites; $6 p/n – Closed in 2024 due to storm damage
Sequoia Lodging FAQs
What Is The Best Area To Stay in Sequoia National Park?
If it’s your first time visiting Sequoia, you can’t go wrong basing yourself in the Giant Forest area. This is where most of the top sights, hikes, and attractions are, including the General Sherman Tree. The region has one lodge and two campgrounds, all of which book out quickly in peak season.
If you can’t get accommodation in the Giant Forest, Grant Grove in neighboring Kings Canyon is a close second, though lodging is also highly competitive. Three Rivers is the nearest town outside the park.
How Many Days Are Needed To See Sequoia National Park?
3 days / 4 nights is a good amount of time to experience many top attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. However, if you only have a long weekend, there’s still a lot you can see and do! On the flip side, Sequoia is HUGE. One could easily spend weeks exploring all it has to offer.
Is Sequoia National Park Open Year-Round?
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Certain park roads close during winter due to snow, and others may close due to heavy snowfall until they can be plowed. For winter visits, tire chains and/or 4WD are recommended.
Does Sequoia National Park Allow Dogs?
Dogs are allowed in Sequoia National Park but not on any trails – even paved ones. Leashed dogs are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and parking lots. However, leashed dogs are allowed on all trails in nearby Sequoia National Forest. The NPS website has more information.
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