Packing for Adventure

Sequoia National Park was the second (out of 4) national parks visited on this trip. To be fair, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are often grouped together and managed as one unit, but I’m counting them as two separate parks.

We stayed for two nights on the Sequoia side, followed by two nights in Kings Canyon. We could probably have gotten away with staying in the same spot all four nights, but at the very least switching up the campsite moved us closer to our final National Park visit at Yosemite.

Things to Know:

High Elevation

Much of the park sits between 5,000-8,000 feet. If you are visiting from an area with low elevation, do not underestimate altitude sickness. Take it slow the first day and drink lots of water to avoid headaches, nausea, and fatigue.

Limited Cell Service

Cell service is spotty at best, or nonexistent. Download offline maps before you head out, and make sure people know where you are and when to expect you back.

Weather Changes

Weather changes fast and snow can happen at any time, even in late spring or early fall. Check road conditions before you go and pack layers.

Where We Stayed:

Three Rivers Hideaway | 43365 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA 93271

Conveniently located right near the mouth of the entrance to Sequoia National Park. The area is clean and it’s reasonably priced. Customer service was great as well!  It was a comfortable, low-stress place to stay after long days of exploring.

Where We Ate:

We ate from our trailer for this part of the roadtrip. This saved time and money and allowed us to enjoy some relaxed dinners surrounded by nature.

Up Next

Next I’ll detail what specific stops we made in Sequoia National Park over the next two days. Sequoia is bigger than Kings Canyon, so we ended up seeing a bit of the Sequoia side on one of our Kings Canyon days. It’s overall an amazing place to visit!

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