About this campground
The Giant Forest Museum is in a historic market building in the Giant Forest sequoia grove at 6,500 feet (1,980 m), about 16 miles north of the Ash Mountain Entrance on Generals Highway. Stop by for information, maps, books, gifts, water, and restrooms. Explore hands-on exhibits about giant sequoia ecology. Open year-round, except during weather, emergency, or operational closures. In the wilderness permit non-quota season, self-issue permits are available in the museum plaza.
Getting there
On the Generals Highway 16 miles (26 km) north of the Ash Mountain Entrance.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUNDSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks3 mi
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks4 mi
- Lodgepole Visitor CenterSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks4 mi
- POTWISHA CAMPGROUNDSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks4 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks5 mi
- Foothills Visitor CenterSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks6 mi
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