Cedar Grove Village

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is actually two parks that are adjacent to each other and run continuously. The park is run by the National Park Service and was established during 1940 to help protect the Sequoia trees. The park is 462,901 acres and is full of natural wonders and lodging such as the Cedar Grove Village.

Cedar Grove Village can be found in Kings Canyon which is where Kings Canyon National Park gets its name. The ranger station is opened during the first part of June and stays open through the first part of September. There are books, exhibits, first aid and maps available at the station. During the summer there are programs led by the rangers at no cost.

The local bulletin boards at Cedar Grove Village have information on the programs. There are some group sites available at the two campgrounds. Road's End has wilderness permits available. There is a market, laundry, gift shop, showers, snack bar and lodging in Cedar Grove Village.

With the beauty of the two enormous parks combined to make one the Cedar Grove Village in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park an ideal place to visit. Anyone wishing to obtain additional information should contact the National Park Service.