General Grant Tree
Kings Canyon National Park, CA
One of the largest trees on Earth, designated the Nation’s Christmas Tree, at the end of a paved one-third-mile loop in Grant Grove. The large parking lot fills by midday in summer.
- Nearest town
- Kings Canyon National Park, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 36.7466, -118.9725
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Azalea CampgroundCampsite0 mi from General Grant Tree · 110 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Sunset CampgroundCampsite1 mi from General Grant Tree · 158 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Landslide CampgroundCampsite5 mi from General Grant Tree · 9 pitchesToilets
- Buck Rock CampgroundCampsite7 mi from General Grant TreeFree
- Lily Pad CampgroundCampsite18 mi from General Grant Tree · 19 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Three Rivers HideawayCampsite20 mi from General Grant TreeTentsCaravans
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is General Grant Tree?
General Grant Tree is in Kings Canyon National Park, CA, at GPS 36.7466, -118.9725. It is about 22 mi from Three Rivers.
Can you camp near General Grant Tree?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Azalea Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass General Grant Tree?
General Grant Tree is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kings Canyon Scenic Byway and the Giant Forest.
What is there to see near General Grant Tree?
Places worth a stop nearby: Grizzly Falls (13 mi), General Sherman Tree (17 mi), Moro Rock (18 mi) and Zumwalt Meadow (21 mi).
When is the best time to visit General Grant Tree?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)