Fees:
Family Pass, good for seven days in both parks: $10 per vehicle or $5 per person for cyclists and walk-ins. Annual Pass, good for entrance to Sequoia and Kings Canyon for the calendar year: $20. Golden Eagle Passes are $50 and cover entrance fees at all national parks for a period of 12 months. Golden Age and Golden Access honored. Commercial Tour Fees available on request. Reservations/Permits:
Most campgrounds in Sequoia and Kings Canyon are first-come, first-served. Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia is on a reservation system from Memorial Day through mid-October. Reservations are available through DESTINET at 1-800-365-CAMP (2267). Group campsites in Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, and Dorst Campground (Sequoia) are available by mail-in reservation only.
Backcountry permits can be reserved up to three weeks before the start of your trip. A backcountry permit is required for all camping outside designated sites.
Fishing is permitted in most parts of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and on adjacent national forests. Persons 16 years of age or older are required to have a California fishing license. Licenses and tackle are available at Lodgepole, Stony Creek, Grant Grove, and Cedar Grove.