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Gorgeous place to adventure by yourself or with your favorite people. The path is somewhat steep for some people and can be strenuous during the hike back up to the parking lot. You get the chance to see some of the largest and oldest trees in the entire world, and at 275ft tall, the General Sherman tree is astounding to stand by in person. Really crazy and unbelievable! Highly recommended, and my only regret is I don't have more time to adventure and hike through Sequoia!

Finally got a chance to make it here! It’s breathtaking and very peaceful. The short paved trail leading to the tree is well-maintained, with plenty of scenic views of other giant sequoias along the way. There are informative signs and museum in the park that share the history and science behind these incredible trees, which makes the walk even more meaningful. It can get crowded during peak hours, may need to wait in line for the photos of the General Sherman Tree, but everyone seems to share a quiet sense of awe when standing before this living giant. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or first-time visitor, this is a must-see landmark and one of the most unforgettable sights in California.

It’s a must watch when visiting Sequoia National Park. From the parking there is a trail of around a mile to reach the tree. It was bit crowded. People were taking turns to click pictures with the tree. But the overall experience was amazing. There are a lot of other trees also nearby which are very large and while coming back, if you feel the trail is too much, there are buses that take you back to the parking lot which can save your time.

Plenty of parking but it does get crowded, even on a Saturday morning in early fall. We managed to find a spot, but it wasn’t as easy as at other areas. Lots of visitors, so I recommend coming first thing in the morning and then enjoying less crowded trails afterward.

It was a beautiful place to go! It was definitely something different. At the top of the mountain there were showers and a small laundry mat, which was definitely helpful. Got to climb some mountain along the way. This sheman tree is said to be the biggest around not tall but around. It's so amazing to learn the history of our country. It's a shame that you have to pay to see trees tho. (I'd love to share my secrets) As long as people are respectful of the land around them.

Seeing the Sequoia trees was so cool. They park is really welllaid out with tons of information available. I really enjoyed the learning spots and the rangers knowledge. There is something for everyone at this treasure of a park.

My daughter Abigail and I saw the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park this week. We were amazed at the size of this tree, which is over 2,200 years old and currectly has a base circumference of 109 feet. This is classified as the largest tree on this planet. It is really cool to see this tree, and I highly recommend it.

Amazing museum with great explanation of Sequoia trees and how they grow. Gift shop is pretty weak not much to inventory. But several trails around this museum with amazing trails and meadows. Very easy with little elevation. We even saw a bear foraging right next to the near within a couple minutes of museum one morning.

Small but perfectly formed museum teaching you everything you should know about the giant trees that surround the building. There's also a shop and ranger help desk in the same space. The museum is surrounded with great trails, so plan on spending a good amount of time here.

Amazing visit. We took the Visalia Shuttle to the museum and utilized the free bus system in the park to get around. The staff & volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. The museum is not huge but it is packed with a lot of information and history. It's Free. Great clean bathrooms as well.

It’s a great starting point for all ages, with interactive displays and knowledgeable park rangers ready to answer questions. Outside, the Sentinel Tree stands tall as a perfect photo spot, and the Big Trees Trail—an easy, scenic loop—begins nearby, offering a close-up experience with the giant trees. The museum is compact, so you won’t need more than 30–45 minutes inside, making it ideal for a quick educational stop before heading deeper into the forest. Free entry and shuttle accessibility in summer make it even more convenient. Highlights: – Family-friendly and educational – Beautiful architecture and setting – Direct access to trails and sequoias Though not a large facility, it adds meaningful context to your visit and is well worth the short stop. A must-visit intro to the towering giants of Sequoia.

4 stars because of the magnificent Sentinel tree just outside of the museum. The museum itself has ageing displays which are good enough to find out about Sequoia and how they are real resistant trees and will only burn out in the biggest of the biggest fires. The gift shop is not worth a stop, it's really small. Oh yes, the rangers there are really helpful.

We visited on a Monday it was busy. The rangers and staff were nice and helpful. The museum is full of information and fun for all ages.

I visited Sequoia National Park in late July 2024 and strolled through the Giant Forest Museum before setting off to hike. It's a good place to visit for information about sequoias before exploring the park. It has a small gift shop. Being in the presence of so many sequoias is a special experience. Really amazing! Many trails and services throughout the park. The park has a really good shuttle service that operates from the summer to early fall. The Sequoia Shuttle, shuttle service to and from Visalia, CA to Sequoia National Park, is a great car free option to get to the park.

Very cool to see! My husband and my kids climbed on top and we took some pictures. It wasn't too crowded, which was nice. I like that they had some information about it so we could learn how it was made.

We were here before, about 24 years ago. The park is amazing, the drive is fun. I wish people were mindful of others at places like this though. Please "enjoy" some selfish tourists eating their lunch on top of the rock, so that everyone that visited there at that time has these 2 in their pictures. Otherwise- definitely recommended.

We stayed in Three Rivers and this is the first roadside stop to see. On Sunday afternoon there was plenty of parking open on the side of the street. Includes some information on the tunnel and is popular for photos.

Cool stop along the way up past the Foothills Visitor's Center . One of the products from the CCC. It's no longer a vehicular passage way, but it's neat to see.

Cool sight and interesting look into the history of how the NPS used to attract visitors and how their mission of conservation and land protection has changed over the years.

This might be something interesting to see if you are coming into Sequoia from the south. We drove all the way down from Kings Canyon just to see it. It's a SUPER winding, LONG drive just to see a rock that they dug under.

Not far from the entrance, a couple of spaces to pull over and get a picture. Such a neat spot with a little info plaque

We spent three nights here while exploring Kings Canyon and it was an excellent choice. The staff are all very friendly and the lodge itself is great. We really appreciated the free tea and coffee as well as the ability to buy snacks, fresh cookies, and quick microwave meals at any time of day or night. We opted for a green stay (so no daily housekeeping) but it is nice to know they offer daily cleaning services if that is something that appeals to you. The location is excellent, walking distance to Grant Grove, A ~3min drive up to panoramic point, and easy to spend the day driving into the canyon itself. I would highly recommend John Muir Lodge to anyone who wants to spend a couple days in the beauty that is Kings Canyon National Park.

The cabin was basic and mostly clean, with nice towels and comfortable full-size beds. The bathroom was in bad shape - tiles coming off floor, mildew around tub and sink, and rickety fixtures - all things that could be fixed fairly inexpensively but appears there’s been little investment in the cabin. Good wall heaters for late fall and shower pressure fine. Extremely convenient for going to parks. Food was pretty good. Staff were helpful.

This is a Motel 6 quality experience that we paid $275 a night for. You are paying for location (the only choice in or near the park) but for the price I would expect nicer. The beds were rock hard, there's a sign about the low flow shower heads which was almost NO flow! No air conditioning (yes it was hot) and staff just didn't give a crap if you were satisfied or not. DO NOT STAY IN ROOM 203 !!! The restaurant nearby has a very limited menu so we cooked steak at the outside picnic tables (way better!) My wife like the lodge overall, but I was pretty resentful over the price I had to pay for very average or slightly below average accommodations.

Very nice! Beautiful lobby when you come in full of seating and Family board games comfortable place to read a book the rooms were large. They were very clean. The staff was professional and friendly. Location is outstanding loved our stay here.

We stayed here for 1 night on our visit to both Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Drive was about 45mins to sequoias main attractions but did see plenty wildlife on our drive there and back, Including a bear and her two cubs! Rooms were a little dated but expected, but really did the job. Good size rooms, clean, comfy beds though were a little loud when moving around. No AC but did have a tower fan which was powerful enough. I did see comments saying people couldn't get the WiFi in their rooms, yet I didn’t seem to have an issue with that as it worked fine. Restaurant was a bit random, seemed too busy for the staff to handle as had broken self ordering machines and ran out of food when we asked. Overall I’d stay here again if passing through and enjoyed our night here.

This place is truly fantastic and unique. My first impression was a bit sceptical, as the rooms are quite small and furnished in a fairly standard way. However, I soon realised that we are in the heart of Kings Canyon, where you wouldn’t expect (or want) large concrete luxury hotels. The service is very friendly, the room was clean, and the food in the local restaurant was absolutely delicious and healthy. There’s also a small shop on-site that even sells seedlings of the giant sequoia tree – the same species as General Sherman! Prices here are much lower than in other national parks, and I find them very fair, without the feeling that tourists are being overcharged. Kings Canyon has become our favourite national park, and we’ve visited quite a few, including Zion, Bryce, and many across Arizona, Utah, and California. The forest and river are simply a wonder of nature – I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life. For me, it’s an easy 5 stars.

Disappointing Stay at John Muir Lodge I rarely leave reviews, but our experience at John Muir Lodge was poor enough that I felt compelled to share. The room was dirty and the carpet was visibly filthy and looked like it hadn’t been deep-cleaned in ages. The bed was terrible: soft, saggy, and extremely uncomfortable. It felt like sleeping on a worn-out sponge. The walls were paper-thin, so we heard everything from neighboring rooms and the hallway, making it hard to relax or sleep. On top of all that, the staff seemed uninterested and unhelpful. Basic customer service skills were clearly lacking, and any questions or concerns we had were met with indifference. For the price and location, I expected at least a clean and quiet room with a decent bed — unfortunately, the lodge failed on all fronts. Would not recommend.

Cool part of history - a cabin built inside a fallen giant. Sadly a number of visitors have decided to carve their names into it, spoiling it somewhat. Still worth visiting, especially as it's on a great trail.

Cool spot to hike to. We did Chimney Rock then over to Tharp's. Pretty easy in terms of trails once we figured out how to get on it. (Use High Sierra Trail and it'll have arrows for Chimney Rock and/or Tharp's Log). We did see a black bear in the woods coming back to our car. There are signs posted about it being an active bear area so take caution. In the case you haven't googled it- Do not run, do not make eye contact, try to make yourself look big (put your arms up and wide). Try and back away slowly. To avoid startling a bear, make noise while you hike (talk, sing, etc).

It’s cool to check out if you’re doing the loop around here but I wouldn’t set out just to see this. We went from Eagle View Lookout, to Tharp’s Log, to Chimney Tree, and back.

A log that was used as a home. Pretty cool, right?

Really cool log that used to also be someone’s house. You can peek inside to view the interior and the log itself is still largely unchanged on the outside.

A very cool historic landmark with some amazing near by scenery. Probably the best home location in the national park. This small home inside a large log is right next to another large open meadow with some great views. A very interesting site to see and well worth the mile hike.

the well marked trail by Crescent Meadow to Tharp's Log is truly spectacular. the views of the serene meadow between towering trees is almost mystical and and if you like tiny homes like my daughter and I, this is the trail for you!

Quick stop but very cool intact paintings. Some rock steps lead to a top view. Perfect stop to rest as well if continuing on into Sequoia National Park.

Across the road from a convenient pull off. A neat story of an Indian healer mending an injured leg of the first settler here. There are Indian drawings painted on the rock, called pictographs. Also the site of an Indian kitchen with nicely formed holes hence into the rock.

Hospital Rock is a series of large quartize rock adorned with ancient authentic Native American rock paintings. At the base, there are nearly 50 historic bedrock mortars where the former residents ground acorns into flour. It has been discovered that about 500 Native Americans (Potwisha Sub-group of the Monache) used to live here. We parked in the parking lot for the Hospital Rock Picnic Area. It has outdoor exhibits, water, grills, and flush toilets. Hospital Rock is on the other side of the road from the picnic area. You can walk by the stairs to see the top part of the rock.

This place is surprisingly beautiful. I thought it was going to be a stop for a quick glance as I was leaving Sequoia NP but ended up spending at least 45 mins here exploring the small water fall into the basin, which seems safe for a soaking in during those hot summer days. Lupins flower are still aplenty as you walk down the camp ground. The rock split perfectly as if it was machine cut.

It's a rock to climb on top of directly across from the free parking lot. Not especially impressed with the artwork. Looks difficult to get down to the water from this area Stop here to stretch legs after so many curves

There is small trail leads to river , its peaceful

Beautiful swimming day 🏊 in Hospital Rock park at this time of the year

Beautifully preserved cabin used in the 1800s and eventually became park rangers headquarters. The cabin is sturdy, simple but you get to see how people lived their lives a long time ago. It's very humble and simple. I appreciate the signs that tell us the historical background complete with photos. You learn alot about history and experience it as well.

This is boarded up and we did not get to go inside. But the history of it is very interesting.

I've been in this cabin before but on our last visit in 2023 it was boarded up. Hope they've made the necessary repairs

The Gamlin Cabin is an interesting historic attraction that you will find along the Grant Grove walking trail in Kings Canyon National Park. This small cabin was built in 1872 by the Gamlin brothers who settled here until 1878. It was made of sugar-pine trees harvested in the area. Interestingly, the Gamlin brothers lived in the nearby Fallen Monarch, which you will also see on the Grant Grove trail, until the cabin was completed. In 1890, the cabin was used as a storage for hay and grain needed to feed the horses of the U.S. Cavalry tasked with protecting the park after it was established. Then from 1902-1909 the parks first civilian ranger, Lewis L. Davis used the Gamlin Cabin as his residence while patrolling and protecting the park. You can enter the cabin to see the interior which is empty. Nice pictures can be taken of the outside of the cabin as you walk the Grant Grove trails. A couple minutes enjoying the cabin and reading the history information is sufficient. You can continue on your walk, enjoying the many giant Sequoias in the grove.

This historic cabin was built in 1872 and eventually became the parks first ranger headquarters. It will only take a couple of minutes to see but totally worth being in its presence. You can walk inside of the cabin. The shingles on the roof are made from sequoias.

A historic cabin that has amazingly survived fire all these years. Background of the cabin is covered by nearby informational signs.

Its a nice piece of history, it's adds a nice touch after visiting the General Grant tree. Recommended for people who love history

A wonderful place to stay inside Sequoia NP! The room was clean and had a fridge & microwave. Everything we could have needed with a nice big countertop in the bathroom. Right in the heart of the action with great views, quiet nights, and wildlife. The Peaks Restaurant is walkable and a fun place to hang out in the evening with great food!

We loved our stay at Wuksachi! Staff was very friendly. The location is great with easy access to the park. We were able to get pretty good cell service with Verizon, but there is also wifi offered at the main building. Very cozy rooms and we didn't have any problems with noise.

We really enjoyed our stay here at the lodge. We unfortunately got a lot of snow but the lodge was very accommodating and let us book a couple more nights to ride it out for safer weather. Some other guests decided to leave early to avoid the storm and the lodge also provided them with refunds. Location is great, rooms are comfortable. We had great cell service in our room and on the property as well.

Great accommodation in Sequoia national park, the best place in fact and well worth every penny. Big rooms, well appointed. Excellent service, great restaurant in the lodge and day time pizza deck serving excellent pizzas, excellent coffee. I can go on an on. We loved it and will stay here always if we visit Sequoia again.

It's really all about the location, which is perfect exploring the park. I was expecting to stay in a full-service lodge, but it's really a main building with the store/restaurant and then three separate buildings with the guest rooms. The three guest room buildings are nothing special, and you have to walk to the lodge (short walk) for everything. The rooms only have heating, no A/C. So if you go when it's hot you'll be relying on the fans they have to cool you off. I'm glad I stayed here for the location, but I was a little disappointed in the set up compared to other national park lodges I've stayed in.

We stayed for three nights to explore Sequoia national park and Kings Canyon. The location of the lodge cannot be beat. However, the hotel room (Sequoia #324) needs to be maintained better. The cabinet door to the safe was broken. The bathroom was not cleaned well and smelled. We heard scratching at night (most likely rats). I sent pictures to the front desk and the staff were very nice. They said they will send someone to clean the bathroom and let us switch to a different room. The staff was friendly and helpful.

The rooms were clean but completely unremarkable. The bedding is average at best which is a real disappointment at this price point. If you are looking for the national park log experience like Yellowstone or Zion forget it. This is not at that standard. The restaurant is pretty good.

A tree that you can examine from every side and through its length that you can't on any tree that is standing. The log is laying close to a sidewalk and a lot of people are just stopping by as they walk around the giant tree area. To get inside of the log, there is a line of people waiting to take their pictures ad videos, making your visit kind of slower, if you want to take picture alone. So just count with that and don't rush anywhere.

Some reviewers are confusing this with another area (you don’t climb inside). The Buttress Tree is a fallen tree next to the road leading to the Parker Group Sequoias. Expect crowds here as visitors will stop and take pictures at the roots of the tree.

Quick drive by on way to/from Tunnel log. Insane view into sequoia sprawling root structures.

It's a fallen tree.

(Translated by Google) This redwood has stood in this position for more than 70 years now. Very interesting, you can clearly see the roots and the immense trunk. (Original) Questa sequoia giace in questa posizione da ormai più di 70 anni. Molto interessante, si possono vedere chiaramente le radici e l’immenso tronco.

(Translated by Google) A very large fallen sequoia and you can take a photo at the root (Original) Una sequoia muy grande caida y se puede tomar foto en la raiz

(Translated by Google) Nice place for a quick photo in such an impressive location. (Original) Schöne Ort für ein schnelles Foto am einem so beeindruckenden Ort.

Some people weren't able to check in until after 5 pm because their room still wasn't ready. We had a 2 bedroom with a king and a set of bunk beds in each room. The second room had no windows, ceiling fan or AC. They're was no way we could put the children in there due to the heat. My husband and I ended up renting another room (which was only available for 1 night, we were booked for 2 nights). We had to leave a day earlier because of this. Maybe we were expecting something with a little more comfort, but we were disappointed. If you enjoy rustic & no AC, then I guess this is your place. It just wasn't what we needed. I would like to add the Lakeview room my husband and I had was wonderful! It was a king bedroom with a second bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds with AC and triple open glass doors. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 children and it didn't fit our needs.

My family used to love this place just last year our trip was amazing. And ones before that were great. Which leads me to believe this place buys reviews with comp drinks or something. We arrived an hour after check in last week after an 8 hour road trip to our room still not done. Once it was ready way after dinner after every excuse in the book, front desk is well trained at that, we noticed our sheets were still dirty ( shoe marks) had hair on them and a sock at the foot of the bed under the sheets as if they never changed our bedding after previous guests. The housekeeper Angel was so rude! Find out next day she is the supervisor of housekeeping and was the one who “cleaned” our room. No soap, no toilet paper and it was never vacuumed. Food is one step above school cafeteria food all precooked/processed and seems to just be reheated. Staff seems very unhappy and not one of them did my family recognized from previous years which says a lot. Front desk staff is very nice but the excuses for the below motel 6 cleaning job and service to my room was tiring. Pretty sure my room had bed bugs also and in the 2 nights we were there mice got into our bag of trail mix. Definitely going to ruff it from now on instead of wasting money on this place. They need to get a lot of repairs done and hire staff who is capable, so many workers sitting around and the place is still dirty m. I had to fetch my soap and toilet paper myself after paying $500+ for our room.

We visited for a week of summer family camp and I can't say enough good things about the staff and experiences and food. The kids loved the group activities and made friends and enjoyed the lake, arts and crafts, and archery. Adults loved adult time with hiking, lake time, archery, air rifles, arts and crafts. Food was buffet and everything was delicious; there was always something for everyone to enjoy. And the staff are amazing. They go out of their way to help guests and to create a magical experience. They even located and returned two sweaters that we left behind! The rooms are basic and definitely could use an upgrade but you don't spend that much time in your room. Highly recommend!

Nice lodge in the Kings Canyon-Sequoia National Park areas. Rooms are dated and basic, but I’d argue you don’t come here to hang out in your room. You come to experience the outdoors. Food options were good and plentiful, and overall we were comfortable. There’s a lot of activities to do and the kids could play for hours.

Definitely family-oriented, but it was still peaceful with great amenities. The food provided was surprisingly pretty good, free snacks, and a nice lake for rowing. Place has great views of the mountains nearby too.

Absolutely spectacular stay. My all time favourite accommodation at any national park, ever. I enjoyed it more than staying at Ahwahnee in Yosemite. The location is within nature, with a nice mountain view from the deck. You have to drive through a dirt road to reach the property, but it's a very well maintained dirt road, suitable for even a basic compact car. The location is about 50 minutes drive to the main trailheads at Sequoia National Park, and about 90 minutes drive to Cedar Grove at King's Canyon National Park. Just perfect for exploring both parks. The only exception is if you want to head out to Mineral King, which would be a 3+ hour drive. The staff are very nice, and they went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel at home. The highlight for us was the dining. We loved the fresh food and wide variety offered, all prepared in a healthy manner. They always have options for vegans, and we appreciated this. We were satisfied with these options (as vegans), but after the chef learned that we specifically are looking for vegan options, the quality of the vegan food improved dramatically and we were elated by the type of food prepared. There are fixed meal times, so it's easy to miss those times if you're looking to head out early or come back late. However, there's a 24 hour breakfast area, and best of all, a wide selection of leftovers in the fridge. We were able to make large and delicious meals using the leftovers (usually left over from the same day) at any time of day, even at 4am if we liked. It felt like unlimited food at all hours, and this was extremely helpful given we went on some very long and strenuous hikes and came back at odd hours and were very hungry. We greatly preferred this model vs the "restaurant" model at other accommodations. This place felt like home, and it was so relaxing to just be able to help ourselves instead of sitting down and ordering things. For vegans, the food offered is much, much more impressive than the "veggie burger" and "hummus wrap" offered at Wuksachi and other national park lodges. We were treated to foods like vegan enchiladas, chickpea curry, vegan pastas, vegan meatballs, and more. So good! All included in the cost of the room. When you factor in how much we ate and the quality of what we ate, the price of this accommodation becomes an incredible value. The only thing I'd improve in terms of dining is the coffee; it is about equal to gas station coffee. It's probably fine for most people, but I ended up bringing my own coffee. The rooms are basic but have everything you need. They are heated appropriately, have appropriately sized and comfortable beds, a normal bathroom with hot water, etc. You couldn't ask for more so far out in nature, in my opinion. The common areas are quite comfortable, with large sofas, dining tables, etc. 100% recommended. Can't wait to come back again.

Excellent lodge, at a great location and fantastic staff. To some guests surprise this is not a 5 star JW Marriott that was abandoned in the woods, it's a full functioning camp. It's run like a camp where you help clean the table and serve yourself some excellent food. I cannot say enough good things aboUt the service and hospitality we experienced. It's very clear what to expect, do your homework as to what's right for you. Know that the Google Map directions are incorrect due to a bridge being out, but after the first drive on the detour it's a snap.

Old lodge with basic amenities, which is fine for the park. There is gas and air for cars, a small food market and gift shop. Squirrels were in the walls and could access our room through the wall heater, which we were surprised to find on our first night. Breakfast was good with real eggs, bacon , juices and cereal. I would recommend this place as it’s close to both park visitor centers. Staff was awesome.

For the sake of your health, stay away! During our stay we unfortunately observed examples of unsanitary and unclean conditions in the cafe and kitchen area and on the day of departure I was ill with a badly upset stomach, which was very unpleasant to deal with when hiking in the national park without easy access to bathrooms. I was so concerned for the health of future guests that I submitted a complaint about Stony Creek Lodge to the Tulare County Environmental Health Division, which is the first time in my life I've ever felt it necessary to report a business like this. At breakfast I didn't dare touch the sausage and eggs sitting in a dish in dirty lukewarm bain marie water so stuck to the prepacked cereals and fruit pot, though the damage was already done. The lodge looks as if it was built in about 1980 and not much has been touched since, so expect very tired and dated decor and facilities. The staff seemed to all be college age kids who presumably are there for the hiking/climbing they can do on their days off, but unfortunately seem to view running the lodge and dealing with guests as an inconvenience rather than their job. Note that the place closes very early: on the day of our arrival dinner service finished at 6.30pm (yes, finished not started!) and reception closed at 7pm. If I had a dollar for every time the staff said "it's the end of the season, we've run out" then I'd have saved a good chunk of the outrageous cost of $238 per night. The one positive is the location which offers good access into both King's Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, however given all the other negatives I'd suggest staying in Three Rivers or one of the other nearby towns and accepting a slightly longer drive in. Just whatever you do don't make the same mistake as we did and stay at Stony Creek Lodge. It's a complete dump in every respect.

We personally really enjoyed our stay-- cannot beat the location, the staff were kind, and I enjoyed the flavored keurig cups in the commons area. But it's probably not for everyone, rooms do not have AC, it's dusty and not very clean in some spaces, and the breakfast is not great. Still, overall have great memories and we would go back.

Stony Creek Lodge is a great option if you don’t want to backtrack down Generals Highway after visiting Sequoia on your way to Kings Canyon. They have gas, restaurant & market. The restaurant closes at 7:30pm and has pizza & wings. You can get alcoholic beverages from the connecting market to enjoy with your dinner. The rooms are decent size, however, our room smelled funny when we first arrived. Shower pressure was nice, beds and pillows were comfortable. THERE IS NO AC here, luckily we stayed on a night where it was 60° in the evening/night. They also offer complementary breakfast for guests only, however, it doesn’t start until 8am which we left before.

The Lodge is in the park itself, which is a big deal since we wanted to beat the crowds and have some tranquil morning time in the park. It was the main reason I chose this lodge. The place is old - the lobby is very pretty and looks like a nice place to hang out. Earlier reviews mention construction under way- they must have finished it because I didn’t see signs of that. This isn’t a standard hotel, it’s a lodge in a national park, so I expected it to be a little rough - but the room was perfectly comfortable and exceeded my expectations. There isn’t an AC, but there is a huge wall heater which kept us nice and warm on a chilly night, and two fans available in the room as well as two big windows with screens. The bed was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was fine - the shower needed some TLC - the door didn’t close at the top and the shower head needs replacing, but generally it was okay. Plenty of clean towels and nice toiletries. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We were very late coming into the park because of a travel delay, so we called ahead, and they saw to it that our key was available for us even though the staff were in for the night. We appreciated that. The little shop has necessaries and staples, as well as souvenirs, so that was handy. The shop and cafe were both open till 8pm. Guests should know there is no elevator. The lodge is a 2-story building. My chief complaint - staff *really* need to take some time in the evening to gear up the coffee station for the early am. It would be even better if basic breakfast items could be available (cereal, granola bars or some such). We wanted to be out in the park early, and breakfast isn’t open till 8. So we skipped that amenity (included in the room price, but we couldn’t take advantage of it.) Would have been nice to have a hot breakfast before a long day in the park, and it isn’t surprising that park visitors (especially hikers) might want an early start, so why not offer an earlier breakfast? There was a coffee station and we thought, at least we can have coffee - but there were no cups anywhere. A thousand coffee lids, but no cups. Coffee pods needed restocking as well. Why wouldn’t staff think that guests would not at least want coffee in the AM? We were prepared with snacks in case there were issues with the cafe. I recommend doing this. If you want to be pampered, there are other, more expensive lodges in the park. A basic, clean, comfortable room in a nice old lodge with the very big plus of being right inside the park is what you will get here. We were happy staying here and would stay again - would just expect to look after my own meals.

This is one of two options for lodging between kings canyon and sequoia. They only have 13 rooms so book early. The staff were super friendly. It is run by 20 year olds. Things are not perfect! Our room was clean except for two left behind plastic water bottles and the standing fan was super dusty. There is also a ceiling fan for air circulation. It cooled off at night so having no ac wasn't an issue. There is gas available. The WiFi was good for checking email and that was all. You won't be able to surf social media or make posts. The breakfast was cooked by one of the young staff members. It was eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Things would run out and she would refill in 5-10 minutes. There was bread and bagels to toast. The coffee pot was empty when we arrived at 8am, however, There was a kuerig machine to use in the lobby and tea. Breakfast starts at 7:30. The restaurant closes at 7:30pm. They serve up burgers and chicken fingers. There are some frozen meals in the market you could cook in a microwave that's in the lobby. The market closes at 8pm. Plan ahead for food if arriving after 8pm!!! There is nothing else around this lodge. It was a good place to stay for a night to make traveling from kings canyon to sequoia to Paso Robles more efficient.

Way overpriced for the outdated hotel that has no AC and no hot water!!! Seriously, I understand that sometimes you pay for the location, and I honestly didn’t except much from this lodge, but this was the worst hotel I ever stayed and for $300!! Dusty, smelly room, ok… no AC, ok… but no water in the morning? My husband had to use a sink to take shower”, ridiculous!! Oh, and forget about early check in, even if your booking says 3 pm, we had to wait in our car (with toddler) until 4 pm to check in. Breakfast is horrible! The only good this about this stay is the close proximity to the NP, but that doesn’t justify $300/night!!!

My wife & I really enjoyed staying in one of the tent cabins with our two kids (5&3). The beds were incredibly comfortable and the bedding provided was perfect for the cool temps. We visited at the end of July and enjoyed the cool mornings. Will definitely be staying here again!

Really loved our stay at the Grant Grove Cabins; my family can't wait to come back. Beds were comfortable and there was always hot water in the bathrooms and showers. We were astounded to find hotel quality fluffy white towels provided for us in the cabins and toiletries in the shower stalls. Kids enjoyed playing outside the cabins where there was plenty of space around the picnic tables. If you're noise-sensitive, bring a pair of earplugs - we had neighboring campers up and talking in the mornings at 6 AM and at night until 10 PM, so you just need to accommodate for this, especially if you have kids. We prepared for our own breakfasts and lunches - you can secure food in the hard sided, elevated tent cabins without having to use a bear locker - and treated ourselves to dinners in the park restaurants. We saw other families setting up elaborate camp kitchens in front of their cabins but we just brought our camp stove for boiling water and cooking eggs and pancakes. Most families rinsed dishes in the bathroom sinks (bring your own bin for washing and straining the dirty water) as there wasn't a spigot and drain doing this in the campground.

We stayed in a tent cabin at Grant Grove. It was clean and comfortable. It provides a great compromise of more comfort than traditional tent camping and a hotel room. You are closer to nature than a hotel room, but have the comfort and convenience of a bed and a place to secure your food and belongings. There is no electricity, but there is internet and phone reception. There is a central bathroom with showers. This is also in one of the most beautiful places on earth! I highly recommend it.

Lovely little cabins, though I honestly expected a little more in terms of amenities in the cabins themselves. I wasn't expecting the clean linens for everyone to be left outdoors on picnic tables to the elements, and it seemed like old linens were left in the cabins which were very stained and dirty lumped up on the beds (did not look anything as nice as the pictures some people posted on their reviews - maybe cleaning staff just had an off day). Thankfully the linens that were outside were stored in a pillowcase and seemed clean enough, but we were expected to change the bed linens ourselves which was a lot to manage after a very long day of driving and hiking. Besides that, the location was gorgeous and the communal restrooms and showers were quaint but well kept, and I'd absolutely go back. Park staff at the visitor center and John Muir Lodge for checkin/checkout were very kind and helpful as well. We only stayed one night, so a cabin like this was perfect. Any longer of a stay and I'd probably have preferred the lodge since we were having trouble keeping dirt off our belongings in the cabin.

hey, it's basic, but it's fine. easy reservations and friendly staff to answer questions. arrival was quick and easy. tip: when you park, look for the liitle wagons (see photo below). use these to haul all of your stuff to your cabin. there are extra blankets in the cabin. there are also two folding wooden chairs to sit outside. the camp is at 6,500 ft (2,000m), so the air is thin and dry. we didn't sleep deeply. drink lots of water. the lodge is a short walk away. it's open 24 hours with big sofas, wifi, and very good free unlimited coffee ☕ after a long day of hiking, a great place to relax after sundown. we stayed in a basic tent cabin. it's fine. clean and enough room for two. great beds. there's a shared bathroom. showers have lots of hot water and soap, shampoo, and conditioner. the facilities are clean and in good condition. we can recommend this and yes, we would stay here again.

We arrived in the early morning to Sequoia and immediately started exploring attractions. After a day of fun and adventure, we made our way to Grant Grove where we checked in at the John Muir Lodge. The lady at the front desk was super helpful in giving us our room key and room number. My kids were delighted to see all the games and snacks the lobby had to offer. They were reluctant to leave but I assured them we had packed plenty of snacks and games for ourselves to play in the cabin. We were staying in the tent cabins so after checking in we drove to the parking lot next to the cabins and started unpacking our car. There were plenty of wagons available so we didn't have to carry all our things by ourselves. We packed two wagons full of stuff and the kids had fun lugging them to our tent cabin while my wife and I pulled a wagon with the massive cooler we brought. The tent cabin itself was pretty nice. Our family is used to tent camping so this was a step-up for us. There were two beds nicely made with 4 pillows to each bed, a dresser, two bedside stands, an open closet along with some hangers, and a safe. The tent cabin itself is pretty nice as well. The whole thing was made out of wood, with no roof of course. There was a canopy type situation being held up by wooden beams. There were two windows on either side of the cabin with curtains. Although it was a little warm at first, we had the windows open, and it ventilated amazingly. We really liked Grant Grove Cabins because it's not like a lodge where your REALLY indoors, here your living in the wilderness. You step outside your cabin and you see sequoia trees all around you. There is also tables outside each of the cabins, which we found very helpful for preparing and eating meals. The shower and bathroom situations were just the topper. The bathrooms were awfully clean and had several mirrors. The showers were amazing! The water heated up so quickly and actually STAYED hot. Everything was perfectly clean too. My son did wake up with several bug bites but no matter where we're staying that always seems to occur. Waking up to the sequoia trees around you and the birds and chipmunks is just magical. On our evening walks we even saw a couple deer. One was right in front of us and my son followed it all the way to the cabins. But overall I loved this experience, my family loved this experience and we would definitely recommend to anyone who likes nature.

We had a great experience here! We stayed in one of the cabins which had the rustic feel we wanted while still having amenities like heating, fridge, full private bathroom, etc. There wasn't any phone signal in the room, which we knew ahead of time, but the nearby lodge had easy access to wifi and was open 24/7 so it was available whenever needed. It was super convenient to everywhere in the park as it was within about an hour of all the main sites in both kings canyon and sequoia national parks, so it was easy to do all the things on our list (sequoia groves, Moro rock, General Grant/Sherman trees, Boyden Caverns, etc.). Would 100% recommend!

We stopped here attracted by the old trucks parked. When you pull in a hugs statue of Paul Bunyan. The outside of the building is decorated with artifacts. As you move right there are a few historic buildings. They happened to be closed the day we were visiting. I am going to ad some pics if the inside is as wonderful as the outside it's definitely worth going. I added some of my black and white versions of these pics. I hope you enjoy them.

Worth a stop in Three Rivers! Our family enjoyed learning about the area’s wildlife and geology and seeing historical artifacts like old telephones, typewriters, and what life without single use plastics looked like. I was fascinated by the history of Mineral King and how it fought off Disney’s corporate takeover. Grab a fact sheet on the way out and read about local places and people who make this area so special.

We enjoyed our stop at this quaint little museum. They run on donations only. It was neat to read about the history of the area. There is also a small hands on area that small and big kids can enjoy.

Nice little museum that does a good job showcasing the history of the town and its people. There are even a few exhibits outside.

On the way to sequoia national park and noticed this museum. There’s also a public restroom and Sequoia shuttle stop here. There are so many historical equipments and vehicles to see. Too bad it was too hot to hangout outside. I only quickly took these photos and ran back to our car.

Very nice historical visitor center ! Everything was so interesting and amazing to look at. And Tom was a great guide ! He was very nice and gave us a lot of interesting facts. I definitely recommend everyone stopping by :D

This place was great, the man working at the counter was very helpful and very friendly! Got me a few souvenirs there also!

Great little slice of history in the High Sierra. Well maintained with informative signage telling you the history.

Very short trail (.02/03) miles from the the road to the cabin if you're parking off Crescent Meadow Rd. There is a fallen tree currently blocking part of the trail but it's easy to get around. Trail is not immediately obvious but pulling up google maps helped with finding it. Really great if you want something short and sweet. 👍

We loved it!!

Well kept