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Cedar Grove Lodge - Kings Canyon National Park
Cedar Grove Lodge is located in the heart of Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park. Approximately 35 miles from the Grant Grove this area of the park is quieter and offers amazing hiking opportunities.
You will want to plan to arrive at the lodge prior to 9 pm when the front desk closes. We didn't realize the front desk closed at 9 pm and managed to roll into the lodge at 8:57 pm. The road leading into this portion of Kings Canyon National Park is windy and you definitely want to plan extra time to reach the hotel.
Also, keep an eye out for skunks and other wildlife as you drive into Cedar Grove. We thankfully missed the multiple skunks that were hanging out in the middle of the road late at night on our way to the lodge.
For a really relaxing start to the day pick up a breakfast burrito and some coffee at the Cedar Grove snack shop and enjoy these amazing river views.
You will want to have bug spray with you but once you protect yourself from the very friendly mosquitos you just can't go wrong with this view.
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Standard Room with Two Queens
We enjoyed our stay in the Cedar Grove Lodge and would definitely stay there again in the future. The rooms are fairly basic but have everything we needed for an easy stay inside the park.
2 queen beds
Small table with chairs
Private bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, and soap available.
The Cedar Grove Lodge is very basic but offers the amazing opportunity to stay in the heart of Cedar Grove without having to camp in Kings Canyon National Park.
I want to mention again that the road leading into Cedar Grove is a twisty mountain road. If anyone in your group gets car sick you will want to be prepared for this drive. Even while driving I felt car sick coming out of the canyon.
It feels like a really long roller coaster going up the windy curvy mountain roads.
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Cedar Grove Lodge General Information
The front office at Cedar Grove Lodge closes daily at 9 p.m. All guests are respectfully required to check-in prior to that time.
Deposit - A deposit equal to the first-night room rate plus tax is charged at the time of booking
Cancellations - Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival forfeit 100% of the deposit paid.
Cancel for free up to 2 days prior to arrival
Pets - Pets are allowed in all rooms at Kings Canyon NP
Rollaway beds are not available at Cedar Grove Lodge.
If you are looking to stay in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon check out the John Muir Lodge. .
Things to do When Staying at Cedar Grove Lodge
🏔️ Hike to Zumwalt Meadow, one of the most beautiful and accessible spots in Kings Canyon, ringed by soaring granite walls
🌊 Walk the Roaring River Falls Trail to a powerful waterfall crashing into a granite bowl
🥾 Access the Rae Lakes Loop, one of the premier backpacking routes in the Sierra Nevada, from Roads End trailhead
🎣 Fish the South Fork of the Kings River for rainbow and brown trout along the canyon floor
🚣 Swim in the clear, cold Kings River on warm summer days near the lodge
🦌 Wildlife watch for black bears, mule deer, golden eagles, and river otters along the canyon
📸 Photograph the sheer granite canyon walls, Zumwalt Meadow, and the Kings River in morning light
🌿 Drive and walk the canyon floor roads for sweeping views of the towering granite walls above
☕ Grab a meal or snack at the Cedar Grove Snack Bar adjacent to the lodge
🛒 Pick up basic supplies at the Cedar Grove Market near the lodge
🌌 Stargaze in one of the darkest and most remote corners of the Sierra Nevada with canyon walls framing the night sky
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Tours
Sequoia National Park Small Group Tour from Three Rivers
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 hours, 30 minutes | 🌳 Check Rates and Availability
Avoid the crowds and explore Sequoia National Park with ease on this small group tour. It stops at many of the park's key attractions as well as some of its hidden gems. This tour is jam-packed and ideal for first-time visitors.
Day Tour to Kings Canyon National Park from Fresno, California
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 to 8 hours | 🌳 Check Rates and Availability
This round-trip tour from Fresno, California takes you to a gem of the Seirra Nevada Mountains, Kings Canyon. This trips inclusddes stops at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, the Grant Grove where you can take a short hike through the trunk of a fallen tree, see lots of giant Sequoia Trees, even see the General Grant Tree, the third largest tree in the world! Afterwards, head to Cedar Grove Villagewhere you can see waterfalls, breathtaking canyon walls, possibly a bear too!
Private Stargazing - Sequoia National Park
⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 1 hours, 30 minutes | 🌳 Check Rates and Availability
When night falls, Sequoia's crowds depart, but don't worry, that's when the real show begins! Your guide provides everything you need, including binoculars, chairs, and more, as you stare into the dazzling night sky.
Private Guided Hiking Tour - Sequoia National Park
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 1to 6 hours | 🌳 Check Rates and Availability
Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park, but if you are not familiar with the area, you might not know where to go and see the main spots of the parks. This private hiking tour with a private guide will show you the way. See General Sherman Tree, Moro Rock Trail, Tunnel Log, and Crescent Meadow Loop.
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Lodging Options in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - John Muir Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
A cozy year-round mountain lodge sitting at 6,600 feet in the heart of Kings Canyon National Park, just a half mile from one of the most magnificient Giant Sequoia Groves on earth!
The lodge was built in 1998 and features a stunning great room with open-beam ceilings, a stone fireplace with a historic redwood mantel, and public balconies perfectly positioned for Sierra sunsets. All 38 rooms include handcrafted wood furniture, mini fridge, coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and private bath.
⭐️ 4.4 of 5 Stars - Grant Grove Cabins - Click Here for Rates and Availability
Wake up surrounded by towering giant sequoias at one of the most historic cabin properties inside any national park, with one cabin dating back all the way to 1910!
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Cedar Grove Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
Open May-mid-October & Pet Friendly!
A rare find deep inside one of America's most dramatic canyons, sitting right on the banks of the wild and scenic Kings River surrounded by towering granite walls!
Rooms here do not have TV or cellular service, instead you have the steady roar of the Kings River and the canyon walls rising above you. All 21 air conditioned rooms include private bathrooms, coffee makers, complimentary continental breakfast, snack bar, gift shop, and laundry facilities are all on-site.
Lodging in Sequoia National Park
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Wuksachi Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
Sequoia National Park's flagship lodge, sitting at 7,200 feet surrounded by the most magnificiant giant sequoia forest on earth, just minutes from the General Sherman Tree, the largest living tree on the planet!
Built from native granite, oak, cedar, and hickoryall 100 rooms feature private bathrooms, flat screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffee makers, hair dryers, and ski racks. The lodge offers a cozy fireplace, full service restaurant, cocktail lounge, gift shop.
Lodging In Three Rivers, CA (6 miles from Sequoia National Park)
⭐️ 4.7 of 5 Stars - Sequoia Village - Click Here for Rates and Availability
lA fun, updated retro-style motel right on the Kaweah River, less than 10 minutes from the Sequoia National Park entrance! New owners have invested heavily in the property, adding a game room, river access, BBQ grills, complimentary laundry, and morning coffee, juice, fruit, and snacks to fuel you before hitting the trails. All 23 individually decorated rooms feature Smart TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, free WiFi, and private bathrooms, with select rooms offering fireplaces, private decks, and balconies with river views. Picnic area, gas grills, concierge services, and free parking all on site. Pet friendly!
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
A charming riverside lodge sitting just steps from the Sequoia National Park entrance, perched right on the banks of the scenic Kaweah River! The on-site restaurant features seafood, seasonal soups, and fresh salads with picturesque river views, and the bar highlights 30 styles of whiskey and 50 styles of vodka. Cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily. Room options range from standard rooms to a two-bedroom river house, all with free WiFi, cable TV, air conditioning, and private baths, with select cottages featuring full kitchens and private decks overlooking the river.
Click on this link or the map below to see additional vacation rentals and lodging near the park.
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$20.00 for Non-commercial group (16+ persons)
$45.00-75.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats ($25.00 plus $20.00 per passenger)
$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats
$100.00 commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats
$200.00 for commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Additional Information on Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Complete Guide to Kings Canyon National Park
- Things To Do in Kings Canyon National Park
- Grant Grove Travel Guide
- Complete Guide to Sequoia National Park
- Things To Do in Sequoia National Park
- Moro Rock Trail, Sequoia National Park
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