The Sequoia National Forest covers over 1.1 million acres in three counties of Southern California and offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for people to enjoy. Visit Sequoia National Forest

In the northern portion of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, 13 groves are located in the Hume Lake Ranger District, east of Fresno, California. Nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks also manage sequoia groves, with similar practices for their protection.

Now available to view online and print at home! This is the forest's guide containing a variety of useful information for visitors to the forest. This guide is also available for free at all Sequoia National Forest offices and visitor centers.

The Sequoia is one of nineteen National Forests in California. It takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves in the forest's lower elevation slopes. The Sequoia's landscape is as spectacular as its trees.

Find out more about the many campground choices on the Sequoia National Forest. Dispersed Camping: This camping is for the more rugged individuals who are willing to stay overnight without leaving behind any indication of their stay. Those who are willing to keep the wheels of their vehicle on or near the road, pack out their trash and human ...

View National Forest topographic quadrangle maps at the Forest Service Geodata Clearinghouse. (select California then select Sequoia's North or South section to get to page where individual quad maps can be viewed).

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST and GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT - VISITOR GUIDE 3 crest of the Sierra, providing panoramic views in a dramatic range of settings. These mountains stand in contrast to California’s San Joaquin Valley, providing cool relief from the scorching heat of summer and welcome blue skies and sun during the cold fog of winter.

Wilderness permits are required only for overnight stay in the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National Forest. Permits help the Forest Service to manage wilderness by tracking visitor use patterns.

The Sequoia National Forest offers many opportunities for OHV recreationists. State law requires registration of all motor vehicles before being operated on public lands. You must have either a current Green Sticker or Highway license, both issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

The 319,491-acre Western Divide Ranger District encompasses the southern portion of the Giant Sequoia National Monument and is centrally located in Sequoia National Forest. Visitors don't want to miss meandering along the Trail of 100 Giants, scenic view from the top of Dome Rock, or perhaps a backcountry hike into the Golden Trout Wilderness.