| The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument are named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree. The landscape is as spectacular as its 38 groves of giant sequoia. Majestic granite monoliths, glacier-torn canyons, roaring whitewater, and lush meadows await your discovery at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.The Sequoia National Forest is one of nineteen National Forests in California. It takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.Sequoia National Forest's landscape is as spectacular as its trees. Soaring granite monoliths, glacier-torn canyons, roaring whitewater, and more await your discovery at the Sierra Nevada's southern end. Elevations range from 1,000 feet in the foothill region to peaks over 12,000 feet in the rugged high country, providing visitors with some of the most spectacular views of mountainous landscape in the entire west.Hikers, off-highway vehicle users, and horseback riders have over 1,500 miles of maintained roads, 1000 miles of abandoned roads, and 850 miles of trails in the forest available for their use and enjoyment. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which stretches 2,600 miles from Canada to Mexico, crosses the Sequoia National Forest for approximately 78 miles.The three National Recreation Trails in the forest are: Summit, Cannell Meadow, and Jackass Creek.Other points of interest on the forest include: Hume Lake, Chicago Stump, Cannell Meadow Station, Kern River, Kings River, Dome Rock and Needles.The Sequoia contains portions of six designated wilderness areas: Kiavah, Monarch, South Sierra, Dome Land, Jennie Lakes and Golden Trout.Specific winter activity areas accessible by highway are: Hume Lake Ranger District at Cherry Gap and Quail Flat; Tule River Ranger District in the vicinity of Quaking Aspen Campground; and Greenhorn Ranger District at Greenhorn Summit.The Sequoia National Forest offers a huge range of outdoor recreation activities. The trails offer hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The many developed campgrounds or dispersed areas provide the full range of camping experiences. The rivers, lakes and reservoirs offer boating, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. In the winter, the high elevations provide downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.More than 50 developed campgrounds are available in the Sequoia National Forest. There are family and group campgrounds, fee and free campsites, first-come, first-served sites, and sites that can be reserved. A concessionaire, under a special use permit, operates most of the campgrounds and day use areas.The camping season is generally from late-May through mid-October, weather permitting. Some campgrounds are open year-round. In addition, almost all National Forest System land is available for you to choose your own camping spot. |
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| | | Facilities: More than 50 developed campgrounds are available in the Sequoia National Forest. There are family and group campgrounds, fee and free campsites, first-come, first-served sites, and sites that can be reserved. Best Time To Visit: Sequoia National Forest is open year-round. Most areas of the forest are open year round offering a variety of recreational activities. Fees: Many of the facilities and services in the Sequoia National Forest are free. Accessibility: Accessibility varies from activity to activity. Rules: General rules for National Forests and National Grasslands include details about camping, pets, and other topics. Etiquette expected of visitors is outlined in the Leave No Trace program. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for vehicles parked in some areas. Directions: Unknown Map: Click here for a map to Sequoia National Forest Reservations: Reservations are not needed or required to visit Sequoia National Forest. Most of the forest is first-come, first-served. Some areas and campgrounds do accept reservations. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Sequoia National Forest | | 900 West Grand Ave. | | Porterville, California 93257 |
| | | Phone | | General: (559) 784-1500 | | Fax: (559) 781-4744 | | TTY: (559) 781-6650 | |
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