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Entrance
$35
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Kings Canyon — one of deepest canyons in North America
→Roads End — start of wilderness
→Rae Lakes Loop — 41 mi classic Sierra backpack
→General Grant Tree — Nation's Christmas Tree
⚠ Before you go
!Kings Canyon Road open May–November only
!Bears very active — hard-sided canisters required
!High Sierra permits required overnight
When to visit
Kings Canyon by Season
Spring (May–Jun)
Road opens. Snow at elevation.
Summer (Jul–Sep)
Backpacking season.
Fall (Oct)
Road closes November.
Winter (Nov–Apr)
Kings Canyon Road closed.