Geography
The park is located just east of Fresno, California, in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains. It is composed of 462,901 acres of conifer forests and similar areas.
Sequoias
Sequoias are some of the largest trees in the world and there are two protected groves of them in Kings Canyon. They are the General Grant Grove and the Redwood Mountain Grove.
Camping
Various campgrounds are located throughout the Kings Canyon, making it a popular summer destination before the winter chill hits. For backcountry camping, Cloud Canyon is where most visitors go.
History
Kings Canyon was created by ancient glaciers that moved through the area millions of years ago. As an impressive geological formation and an important rove for sequoia trees, it was developed into a national park on March 4, 1940.
Size
King's Canyon itself is regarded as one of the deepest canyons in the United States. At its deepest point, it measures 8,200 feet.
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