Explore Giant Sequoia

The Monument

The monument features magnificent groves of towering giant sequoias

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Campgrounds and Picnic Sites

One of our more than 50 campgrounds has a spot for you!

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Cabins

Oak Flat Lookout and seven historic guard stations are available as rental cabins

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Hotspots

The Trail of 100 Giants is accessible through the summer months

Trail of 100 Giants

Explore the outdoors

These lands are yours to visit, to care for, but most of all, to enjoy

Things To Do

Kern Plateau

Beautiful settings for almost any outdoor recreation activity

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Welcome!

The Giant Sequoia National Monument is a 328,000-acre U.S. National Monument located in the southern Sierra Nevada. It is administered by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Sequoia National Forest and includes 38 of the 39 Giant Sequoia groves that are located in that Forest. The Giant Sequoia National Monument Association supports educational and recreational programs that enhance and facilitate the sustainable management, protection, public enjoyment, and stewardship of the Monument and the surrounding public lands. Use this website as a way to begin your journey of exploring the region.

Scenic Views

Visit the Giant Grove

Recent News

2019 Annual Dinner April 6th

The GSNMA Annual Dinner will be held on April 6, 2019, at the Lamp Liter Inn, 3300 W. Mineral King Avenue, in Visalia, CA 93291.This year's speaker will be Rachel Smith, Forest Supervisor of the Giant Sequoia National Monument and the Sequoia National Forest.Cost is $45 per person.

Forest Ranger District recognized by the Region

SPRINGVILLE, Calif. – The Western Divide Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest was awarded “District of the Year” at the 9th Annual Pacific Southwest Regional Forester’s Honor Awards Ceremony, held December 12, 2018 in Sacramento.