Grant Grove is located in the western portion of Kings Canyon National Park, California. The grove includes the General Grant Tree, John Muir Lodge, Village, and Visitor Center. This is an incredibly popular part of the park.
Grant Grove
We are excited to share all of the amazing things you can see and do within the Grant Grove. If you are looking for a place to stay or have lunch in Kings Canyon you will find it here.
Grant Grove Visitor Center
The visitor center is packed with interpretive panels, a park movie, and a gift store. The visitor center is a great place to stop for information.
One bonus is there is free wifi at the visitor center. It is the only place we were able to connect and check emails.
Village Gift Shop
The Grant Grove Village Gift shop is located in Grant Grove 3 miles from the Kings Canyon Big Stump entrance. Grant Grove Gift Shop features a wide range of souvenirs, outdoor items, and keepsakes.
If you are looking for a gift or something to commemorate your trip to Kings Canyon NP this is a great place to visit.
Village Market
The Grant Grove Village Market is one part supermarket one part camping supply store. This is a great place to re-stock up on beer, wine, camping supplies, and treats.
In the winter the store has ski and snowshoe rentals along with tire chains, boots, coats, hats, and gloves.
Hours of Operation
Daily Hours - 7 am to 9 pm
Grant Grove Village Restaurant
Grant Grove Village Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with scenic views over Bradley Meadow.
There is a large courtyard area with picnic tables, indoor seating, and an outdoor deck. The restaurant features a fireplace, large windows, vaulted ceilings, and a modern kitchen.
If you are in a rush you can use the walk-up service window on the exterior to purchase to-go items like pizza, sandwiches, coffee, and in the summer ice cream.
Grant Grove Village US Post Office
The Grant Grove Village US Post Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
You can mail postcards and letters home and have them stamped from Grant Grove!
John Muir Lodge
John Muir Lodge offers the opportunity to stay in a lodge near Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree.
The John Muir Lodge has 36 rooms available year-round. The lodge is located truly in the heart of Kings Canyon NP.
It is the perfect place to stay so you have all day to explore this gorgeous park.
Grant Grove Cabins
There are two different types of Grant Grove Cabins! One is a wood cabin the other is a tent style. You will want to make sure which one you are reserving.
Duplex Cabin with Bath
- Two double beds
- Private bathroom with tub and shower
- Clock radio
- Coffeemaker
- Heating
- Electricity
- Carpeting
Rustic Cabins
- Open early spring to late fall
- Two double beds
- Shared central bathhouse
- Woodburning stove
- Picnic table
- Area rug
- Heating
- Electricity
Oversized Camp Cabin
- Open early spring to late fall
- Three double beds
- Shared central bathhouse
- Woodburning stove
- Picnic table
- Wood flooring
- Heating
- Electricity
- Mobility accessible cabin is available. The shared central bathhouse has a roll-in shower and a toilet with grab bar.
Camp Cabin
- Open early spring to late fall
- Two double beds
- Shared central bathhouse
- Woodburning stove
- Picnic table
- Wood flooring
- Heating
- Electricity
Tent Cabin
- Open late spring to early fall
- Two double beds
- Shared central bathhouse
- Picnic table
- Wood flooring
- NOTE: Tent cabins do not have heat or electricity
Cabin #9 or Honeymoon Cabin
Built-in 1910, this cabin is the oldest structure still standing in Grant Grove Village
- One queen bed
- Heating
- Mini-fridge
- Coffeemaker
- Patio
- Bath
Reservations
Phone - 866-807-3598
Phone Reservation Hours - Pacific Time Zone:
- Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Grant Grove Campgrounds
The closest campgrounds to the Grant Grove are the Azalea Campground, Crystal Springs Campground, and Sunset Campground.
Check out all of the Kings Canyon Campgrounds.
For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando
Grant Grove Village Map
General Grant Tree
While not located directly in Grant Grove you can't really visit this area and not head over to the General Grant Tree.
This world-famous tree is located about a mile from the visitor center. There are hiking trails from the visitor center to the Grant Tree or you can drive and there is a large parking lot
Trust me when I say you do not want to miss the opportunity to gaze in wonder at not only the General Grant Tree but all of the giant Sequoia trees in this grove.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$20.00 for Non-commercial group (16+ persons)
$45.00-75.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats ($25.00 plus $20.00 per passenger)
$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats
$100.00 commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats
$200.00 for commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Additional Resources
Things to do in Sequoia - Check out all the amazing things to do in Sequoia NP while you are there.
Wuksachi Lodge - Check out the lodge in Sequoia and what it is like to stay in the park.
Sequoia Travel Guide - All the things you need to know to plan a great trip
Kings Canyon Campground Guide - Breakdown of all the campgrounds within neighboring Kings Canyon.
Things to do in Kings Canyon - Check out all the great things to do in this neighboring park.
John Muir Lodge - This is the lodge located in Kings Canyon. room video and photos along with what it is like to stay there.
National Parks in California - Check out all of the parks you can visit while in California.
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