Sequoia National Forest

Category: National forest

Address: 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, CA 93257, USA

Phone: +17603795646

Reviews

Alex Trelis

Jul 10, 2022

Is a must in your life. As all National Park is a 10, but this one... It will blow your mind when you see the big trees... The sequoias are astonishing, you can't believe that they exist. Thank you for have this one life, and I want to say thank you for have the luck to be there. Thank you my love to let me live my dream.

Rommel Faraon

Jun 11, 2022

Camping is always a good idea! No water where we camped, though, due to the drought. Luckily, a stream was nearby. The hikes are amazing, even more, the views! Coming back for more, for sure.

Bartholomew Roland

Apr 13, 2022

Snow-capped mountains popped in and out of view as we hiked along the trails near Buck Rock and the Meadows. The sights and smells of lush fir trees had such a calming effect on us. My partner couldn't believe how beautiful and blue the sky looked out here in the Sierras. We stopped by in early April, before many of the side roads were opened, and thoroughly enjoyed hiking with our dog out and around the forest. I would definitely recommend visiting Sequoia National Forest, it's an amazing place.

Tiffany Stover

Jan 9, 2022

Great for Hiking, Snow Trips, camping and more. The drive is amazing and can't go wrong with all the beautiful views and wild life. Great for family days, friend days or with that special someone.

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Questions & Answers

Is this a good place to stargaze?

Anthony Everly | Dec 25, 2019
Steve Barrett | Dec 26, 2019

Yes

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Are motorcycles okay to cruise through.

Yolie C. | Dec 25, 2018
Sommer Zyla | Dec 26, 2018

Yes!! Do it...it would be amazing and then some!

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I was wondering if I can bring my dogs to see the trees?

Maria Acosta | Dec 25, 2018
Jay Sea | Dec 26, 2018

Most of the areas I went to were pet friendly. I would recommend calling the Rangers office to make sure your intended area will be

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Can you camp?

Keila Aguilar | Dec 25, 2019
josh lewis | Dec 26, 2019

Just outside of the park you can camp in the national forest at any of the pull off spots along the road. It's free too

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Is this national Forest?

Pat Lopez | Dec 25, 2018
Laroyce Bell | Dec 26, 2018

Google R-Ranch in the Sequoias. I bought an ownership share several years ago and I go up 5-6 times a year. They have about 80+ cabins and you can stay up to two weeks in them. Check it out. R-Ranch is located in the Sequoias, about 30 minutes from Kernville.

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Can we do fishing in this park ? And what about camping???

Valerie Garcia | Jan 29, 2020
Steve Jones | Jan 30, 2020

You can do both! It's what it's there for! 😃 Need to make sure you get a permit for fishing. And camp sites usually have a drop box for the night charge.

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Who do you call to make camping reservations?

Maggie Topete | Dec 25, 2019
Beth Heyden | Dec 26, 2019

recreation.gov for reservations.

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Jack rabbit is year round hunting would this be a good destination, and would one be permitted to camp for up to a week away from a site?

Shadow Rhymes | Dec 25, 2018
LauRee Ward | Dec 26, 2018

You can camp up to 28 days in the same park if you have a access pass given to buzz Rangers office

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Is it worth going if you just drive through and don't leave the vehicle? Especially in December when its cold

tutupu27 | Dec 17, 2020
Josie Donato | Dec 18, 2020

There were a few people parked at 100 giants trail. So I'd say yes, but there was a little snow when I went a few days ago.

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Are there cabins for rent?

Jaime Hernández | Nov 24, 2020
Jose Miguel Hernández | Nov 25, 2020

In some parts there are

Is there open to the public

Emma Du Bois | Aug 26, 2020
David Andreson | Aug 27, 2020

Well it is open.. But if you do not have the national park pass then you will likely need to pay to enter. There are certain days of the year where there is no fee though.

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Can we take rv

Tori Rogers | Mar 29, 2020
Mike Colvin | Mar 30, 2020

Depends on where you want to go.

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Are you allowed to climb a sequoia? Professionally with ropes of course.

Young Leaf | Feb 28, 2020
Sarah Rooffener | Feb 29, 2020

Yes you can absolutley climb. You cannot use bolts or anything permanent. It is featured in the Visitors Guide for the area this year. To find out the best places to go, the Mountain Project app is extremely helpful. There is a new book out, but I'm not sure where to get it. My bf connected with the author recently. I'm not sure why the two other people think it isnt allowed. It is a popular place to climb for people who climb over 5.10. I climb at a 5.9, so not too much available here for me.

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Is their a specific permit to have a Wedding in the Forest?

Katrina Ould | Dec 25, 2019
Darnell Michlig | Dec 26, 2019

Not sure but the Forest department would know

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I want to camp in the middle of the forest, surrounded by giants. Is that possible, and what's the best way to go about it?

James Orbeck née Watkins | Dec 25, 2019
Mike Garcia | Dec 26, 2019

I would recommend 10 mile creek on the Hume lake turn off of Generals Highway. Or Big Meadows.

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Are there places to park an RV? Stay a month or so?

Sherryne Knapp | Dec 25, 2018
Sid A | Dec 26, 2018

I did see some camping spots in camp Nelson. I am guessing yes.

We want to visit Sequoia Park on friday. Are we going to have any problem? We are worried about Ferguson fires. Any advice? Thank you in advanced.

Iván Miño | Dec 25, 2018
Karen Oliva | Dec 26, 2018

The Ferguson fite is a long way away. It should be fine but the air quality may be effected by the fire. Ciuld be busier than usual because Yosemite is closed and they are encouraging more people to go to Sequoia and Kings canyon

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Is there a motorhome parking lot in the place to spend the night?

Sonia Bertetto | Dec 25, 2017
Miguel López | Dec 26, 2017

Of course, there are places that can be rented and others do not and they spend the night or the days that they like to stay, some go in groups of some organization, or single families that are going to rest from the technology.

How is trout fishing

Richard Dias | Dec 25, 2018
Mansoor | Dec 26, 2018

Great👍👍

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Is this a LGBTQ+ friendly place?

Ashcoal4loif | Nov 24, 2020
Cecil Venturella | Nov 25, 2020

The trees are respectful and so are the Rangers 👍

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Hello. I am visiting the area and was wondering if the Sequoia National Park is closed due to that Covid thing? It says temporarily closed when I use google maps to get there. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Glenn Moe | Oct 25, 2020
sushma alphonsa | Oct 26, 2020

It is temporarily closed due to fires. The park website should have updated info on when they would reopen.

Can you swim in the rivers

Xx Ash xX | Sep 25, 2020
Ash Reinhardt | Sep 26, 2020

Yes you can but do so with caution and at your own risk!

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Is the forest on fire?

Susan Raines | Aug 26, 2020
Jim Doty | Aug 27, 2020

No fire when I was there on Wednesday.

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I’m planning on going tomorrow afternoon to sequoia nature park with my girlfriend :) what’s the charge fee to enter the park ? And one more question I’m trying take her somewhere romantic and nice where are the good spots ? Thank you

Manuel Correa | Aug 26, 2020
rolando rodriguez | Aug 27, 2020

Its 35 per vehicle good for 7 days.....romantic if you spend the night 🌙 due to sky looks awesome...take blankets temperature falls drastically

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Good morning Is the forest open? Or at least can we drive by ?

Andres Aristizabal | Jul 27, 2020
Olufemi Ologuntoye | Jul 28, 2020

Yes it's but some sites are closed. And also the road from 180 is being worked on so come in through the other side and enjoy your self and the drive

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You can camp this 4th of July

Ruben perea | Jul 27, 2020
Valdemar Castanon | Jul 28, 2020

You have to reserve the space in advance. I think that by this date there is no space but you could stay close to a hotel or other areas.

Are you open? And can I camp there?

Raquel Martinez | Jun 27, 2020
Kevin Pritchett | Jun 28, 2020

Some campgrounds check the usfs website for specific campgrounds

Is it open al year long and it's still open during quarantine?

Karen Dominguez | Jun 27, 2020
axel lopez | Jun 28, 2020

Its now Open..im was there last saturday in trial of 100 giants...

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Would it be recommended to go solo?

Josceline Castro-Valencia | Jun 27, 2020
Red Curls | Jun 28, 2020

I've seen people there solo, so yes it's okay to explore on your own. But always more enjoyable to share the experience with a friend.

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The park is open?

Javier Delgado | Jun 27, 2020
Pat Getz | Jun 28, 2020

Yes, but not all campgrounds

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Are there bears, coyotes, or wolverines in the forest?

George Vasilescu | Jun 27, 2020
Pat Getz | Jun 28, 2020

Bears, yes. I've only seen coyotes in the valley. Never seen a wolverine

Can you camp if so how much ?

Who can see your name | Jun 27, 2020
Bud Dawson | Jun 28, 2020

There are free camp sites and pay sites. I have only camped at the free campgrounds.

Hi, I am planning to go this week end to hike and spend one overnight. Could you please confirm which campgrouds are open, and which hike you recomend? Many thanks Alex

Alex Lagomarsino | Feb 28, 2020
Ted Brick | Feb 29, 2020

Absolutely, my family love the "Headquarter Campground". Just north of Kernville. Open and located on the Kern River. Perfect experience.

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Where are the hours of operation?

Ivan 23 Caravantes | Jan 29, 2020
Sepp Reichholf | Jan 30, 2020

depending on the weather in winter 9 to 4pm or 10 to 3pm

Is there any babins for rent

Anabel Sanchez | Dec 25, 2019
Eric | Dec 26, 2019

No babins sorry 🙏

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How much is to rent a small cabin (4 people). . .thanks

israel hernandez | Dec 25, 2019
pedro castro | Dec 26, 2019

I rent a cabin for 2nights and 3 days for 5 people for '$ 500.00

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Can I drive a semi truck and flat bed trailer through is there any places to park even just the truck

Tim Bennett | Dec 25, 2019
Nabucko | Dec 26, 2019

Yes, there is a lot places for parking such vehicles

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Is the road open in february?

Vreni Weber | Dec 25, 2019
Nabucko | Dec 26, 2019

The road is open every day, but it may be closed due to a rock or snow fall etc. Please see the Google Maps navigator, it displays availability

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Are you allowed to do target shooting?

Juan R | Dec 25, 2019
Barbara Shoemaker | Dec 26, 2019

Just make sure that you're not on private property since there are property owners there and they carry, as well as have a range on their property for practicing.

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are there any days in October the park d?will be closed?

Jeff Jacobs | Dec 25, 2019
Mariela Torres | Dec 26, 2019

I didn't see any parks on my visit there. Is camp sites where we stayed. I would recommend to go their website.

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Does the park have disability access

Joyce Everett | Dec 25, 2019
John Mezquita | Dec 26, 2019

All parks do. And this is one not to miss!!

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Are there fish

Francisco Sausedo | Dec 25, 2019
Blll 9 | Dec 26, 2019

Yes just stockef

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Is lodgepole the only area that has showers?

Veronica Elizondo | Dec 25, 2019
John Mezquita | Dec 26, 2019

No they have plenty of other options for showers.

How does one camp for free? Is there any camp sites where you just go in and camp?

Joseph Delgado | Dec 25, 2019
Blll 9 | Dec 26, 2019

Yes up river from Kernville

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Are dogs allowed here and are they allowed to be in the water or are service dogs only allowed?

DJ Hernandez | Dec 25, 2019
Steven Breeden | Dec 26, 2019

Yes there is plenty of room that pets can still play with you plus plenty of room for the wife and kids

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For questions and places to get permission to fish in the lake and in the river

Eddie Lopez | Dec 25, 2019
Brendan Hugo | Dec 26, 2019

Fishing is allowed almost everywhere on national Forest property, just make sure you have your California fishing license with you. Any local bait shop or ranger station can tell you about specific local restrictions. Google translated version, sorry my Spanish is not very good: Fishing is allowed almost everywhere on National Forest properties, just make sure you have your California fishing license with you. Any local bait shop or ranger station can inform you about specific local restrictions.

Where is the rock you can drive through?

Bethany Johnson | Dec 25, 2019
Tom Vaught | Dec 26, 2019

If you take the road towards Morro Rock in the Sequoia National Park there is a fallen tree you can drive through.

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Are the roads open at Sequoia natl park? Today, 6/20/19?

sharlene ricou | Dec 25, 2019
Melanie D | Dec 26, 2019

They were open last weekene..my dad says they are open today as well

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Is this forest accessible in winter

Raymond Lawrence | Dec 25, 2019
Alyssa Potter | Dec 26, 2019

Yes

Is it open to the public Sequoya National Park, yes or no ???

Crescencio Covarrubias | Dec 25, 2019
palestina chaires | Dec 26, 2019

Not because of the closure of government they have closed it

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Is the park open this weekend? Im planing a trip with an RV. How is the whether?

rigo sanchez | Dec 25, 2019
palestina chaires | Dec 26, 2019

The park it's closed due the current government shutdown

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Is there snow 12/31/18

Claire Brianne | Dec 25, 2019
Aaron deMontalvo | Dec 26, 2019

If you're going above Porterville, there was snow quite a ways above Camp Nelson.

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Will it be open for December 23 and 24?

Maria Y Espinoza | Dec 25, 2018
Adriana Herrera | Dec 26, 2018

Deveria but take a while to watch the news that the national parks are closed by the closure of government 🤔 in Beckenridge I went last week and it is beautiful with a lot of snow

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At this time there is snow?

Anna Shershenko | Dec 25, 2018
David Coffey | Dec 26, 2018

There is some

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Are you open all year long?

Dale Ruhlig | Dec 25, 2018
David Kessler | Dec 26, 2018

The Park is open all year long... However the roads may be closed due to inclement weather

Hello, where are the different points of interest? are they accessible by car? Or is there shared parking with shuttle relay?

Ségolène Bréal | Dec 25, 2018
Gerardo Benitez | Dec 26, 2018

There are routes not accesible in Winter. You have to check online.

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Is there Primitive camping?

Renei Grabowski | Dec 25, 2018
Tom Sparks | Dec 26, 2018

There are several pay locations that have spots for tent's and RV's If you have a pick up there are areas with spots for both and have horse corrals. In the Blace rock area there are even free camp sites. Also there are many backpacking trails where you can set up camp for free. Just be kind and please keep it clean. We always bring out more trash then we pack in.

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Is there over night parking for camper van?

Huong Nguyen | Dec 25, 2018
Jonathan watts | Dec 26, 2018

Yes, 14 campgrounds in Sequoia

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How are we holding up on fires in our area?

A Google User | Dec 25, 2018
Teagan Rivas | Dec 26, 2018

So far so good. Not in any danger at the moment. But air quality from the northern and southern fires are converging, making the air quality unhealthy for individuals with existing health problems.

What are the park hours? How much does it cost to go in?

guiselle rodriguez | Dec 25, 2018
DorthaJayne Crisp | Dec 26, 2018

$35 at front gate

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Do I need to obtain a pass from parks and rec for any trails? Crystal cave? Or morrow rock?

Theresa Pulickal | Dec 25, 2018
Michael Van Rossum | Dec 26, 2018

National park is vast.....i found camping without obtaining forest pass,and enjoyed my weekend. It's alwYs smart to get adventure pass,but is possible to still find the untouched spots. .....no I do on the crystal caves sorry.

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So im doing a project and I need information

Leila Ramos | Dec 25, 2018
Chris Burdette | Dec 26, 2018

It has a lot more than forest and desert it has wetlands and riparian rainforest as well... It has the most diverse group of environment clashing into each other in CA

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I'm planning on coming here sometime in the future and staying for 2-3 days. Is there any sort of way to stay here overnight and if so how much?

Jonathan Vazquez | Dec 25, 2018
Kathy Peluso | Dec 26, 2018

There is a very nice and clean motel callled " Paradise Cove" it cost around $100.00 a night for a regular room and is located near Lake Isabella which is about a 1 hour drive to the " Trail of 100 Giants ".

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When is the best time to go to avoid large crowds of people? Best days during the week or time of year would be helpful.

Chloe Panta | Dec 25, 2018
Kimberli Nichols | Dec 26, 2018

The best time of year, would be Jan to May less crowds but the Canyon is closed during that time should be open around May or June depending on weather

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How long should you stay in tje park to see everything?

berta cuello | Dec 25, 2018
J B | Dec 26, 2018

All depends on how much you want to see. More then a day for sure.

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Can I get there by train?

Susan Bobay | Dec 25, 2019
Zac | Dec 26, 2019

No, sorry.

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How much does it cost to enter the park?

Cenise Leister | Dec 25, 2017
Sergio Carbajal | Dec 26, 2017

Its free, but there is a parking fee in some places

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anyone know of a hotel nearby to stay

Armando Antonio Alfaro Portillo | Jan 10, 2021
War. Chief | Jan 11, 2021

Hello Armando, there are hotels before you go up the Mountain, but if you get up there you'll have a choice of a campsite or a Cabin you can rent, kinda like a hotel, they are nice inside. I used to work up there in the kitchen when I was around 18 years old, it was so much fun.

Are thy open on Saturdays and how much is to drive in Thanks

Eric Henry | Jan 10, 2021
T Cervesa | Jan 11, 2021

Yes... Although snow chains are required. 25$ per car

It is the first time that I am going to go to this park, someone who has been, can give me some tips, about where to go, things to bring, hotel nearby, no information, thank you.

Chayo Beristain | Jan 25, 2019
Nancy C | Jan 26, 2019

My boyfriend rented RB & B and among the group we brought food.

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