Grant Grove district (Kings Canyon)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, United States

Home to John Muir Lodge, within walking distance of General Grant, the second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

Places in Grant Grove district (Kings Canyon)

Silver City Mountain Resort restaurant Located off the beaten path in Sequoia's Mineral King area, a restaurant that bakes great pie.

Best time to visit: May to September offers full access to lodges and trails, with summer bringing the Wolverton Barbecue.
Getting around: Sequoia and Kings Canyon are connected by the Generals Highway, with Wuksachi Lodge, John Muir Lodge, and Cedar Grove Lodge each serving as separate bases.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: English. Spanish is widely spoken in many areas.
Timezone: PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Current trends: The parks' dining scene continues to emphasize local sourcing, with Wuksachi Lodge's diverse dinner menu reflecting a commitment to locally sourced and sustainable products, alongside Silver City Mountain Resort's woodsy cabins in Sequoia's Mineral King area and a restaurant that bakes great pie, reflecting the region's blend of rustic charm and thoughtful, sustainable dining.

Wuksachi Lodge district (Sequoia) — The premier Sequoia lodge, a modern hotel built in 1999 with 102 rooms, a full-service restaurant, and a lounge.
Cedar Grove district — In the heart of Kings Canyon, 35 miles from Grant Grove, steps from the Kings River flowing between granite canyon walls.