Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kings River Special Management Area (Special Management Area) · Restricted Access
Junction View is the most popular turnout along Hwy 180. A breathtaking view of the Western Sierra, a bird-eyes view at the Junction of two forks of the Kings River and a view deep into Kings Canyon. The turnout is on the westbound lane (leaving the canyon).
36.83103, -118.88811 · 36°49'51.7"N 118°53'17.2"W
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 46 | 48 | 52 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 79 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 46 |
| Low °F | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 52 | 47 | 39 | 32 | 25 |
| Precip in | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 6.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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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