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National Park Service · CA

Sequoia-Kings Wilderness

Quota-season wilderness permits for overnight trips from Sequoia and Kings Canyon trailheads, including popular High Sierra routes.

Permit requiredovernightHigh Sierra itinerary
Access requirement

How to get a permit

Six-month quota releaseTimed release

Quota-season reservations release daily up to six months before the trip start date. Trip window: 2026-05-22 → 2026-09-26.

Apply on official siteVerified · Jul 26, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaQuota-season wilderness reservations are available on Recreation.gov and released daily at 7:00am Pacific up to six months before trip start.
GroupEntry-point quotas and group-size limits vary by trailhead and itinerary.
FeesQuota-season recreation fees apply through Recreation.gov.
TransferPermit pickup is required at the station closest to the desired trailhead during posted hours.
SafetyBear canisters, snow, altitude, stream crossings, and long exit distances require realistic route planning.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.

Sheep Creek Campground

9.2 miles away · CA · 111 sites

7 of 7 nights open

Reservable · ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Aug 2590Aug 2692Aug 2784Aug 2847Aug 2939Aug 3085Aug 3193
Availability: Recreation.gov

Moraine Campground (CA)

9.2 miles away · CA · 121 sites

7 of 7 nights open

Reservable · ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Aug 2596Aug 2698Aug 2794Aug 2857Aug 2949Aug 3093Aug 31102
Availability: Recreation.gov

CANYON VIEW GROUP SITES

9.2 miles away · CA · 16 sites

7 of 7 nights open

Reservable · ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: Mid-Sized Group Sites $50. Group Sites A/C/D $70. Group Site B $60. 50% Senior Pass & Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for group sites. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Aug 2515Aug 2615Aug 2711Aug 283Aug 292Aug 306Aug 3112
Availability: Recreation.gov

Sentinel Campground

9.3 miles away · CA · 82 sites

7 of 7 nights open

Reservable · ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-3792 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Aug 2527Aug 2635Aug 2724Aug 285Aug 293Aug 3029Aug 3126
Availability: Recreation.gov