Cedar Grove Visitor Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Kings Canyon National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 4,608 ft
- Elevation
The Cedar Grove Visitor Center, located in a small historic cabin beside the South Fork of the Kings River, sits in a mixed coniferous forest at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,400 m) in Cedar Grove. It is approximately 30 miles east of Grant Grove Village along CA-180. Stop by for park information, maps, and brochures. Nearby amenities include potable water, accessible restrooms, and venues for ranger-led programs. The visitor center operates only during the summer season; operating hours and dates may vary.
Getting there
On Highway 180, 30 miles (48 km) east of Grant Grove. Next to Sentinel Campground.
36.79096, -118.67114 · 36°47'27.5"N 118°40'16.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 76 | 70 | 59 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 44 | 39 | 31 | 23 | 17 |
| Precip in | 8.7 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 6.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cedar Grove Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Cedar Grove Visitor Center?
- No. Cedar Grove Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Cedar Grove Visitor Center
- Sentinel Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Canyon View Group Sites 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Creek Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moraine Campground (CA) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deer Cove Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
- Lookout Peak Trailhead 3 mi · Facility
- Marvin Pass Trailhead 5.1 mi · Facility
- Deer Meadow Trailhead 5.7 mi · Facility
- Rowell Meadow Trailhead 7 mi · Facility
- Jennie Lakes Wilderness 8.7 mi · Facility
- Kennedy Meadows Trailhead 9.1 mi · Facility
- Convict Flat Campground 9.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (559) 565-3341
- Email SEKI_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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