In-park lodging at Kings Canyon: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

In-park lodging (Grant Grove and Cedar Grove) is concessioner-run and reservation-only

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: overnight guests
Place or corridor: Cedar Grove Lodge (Cedar Grove area, seasonal — open only while Highway 180 east of Hume Lake Road is open) and Grant Grove lodging
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Release model: unpublished

Release detail: Bookings are handled by the parks' concessioner, not by the NPS or Recreation.gov. The NPS does not publish a release date or rates.

Fee detail: Rates are set by the concessioner and are not published by the NPS. Unknown.

Exceptions and limits

Lodging is optional; camping is the alternative.
Four lodges operate across Sequoia & Kings Canyon combined, including one open year-round.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

[Cedar Grove Area Conditions (Kings Canyon National Park)] Cedar Grove Lodge (overnight accommodations): OPEN. Market and Grill: OPEN. Showers, Laundromat: OPEN.

Current Conditions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)