ABOUT YOUR VISIT
The monument is reached by a 16-kilometer (10-mile) drive west from U.S. 395 on S.R. 203 to Minaret Summit, then by 11.2 kilometers (7 miles) of paved narrow mountain road. The monument is administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. For more information write: Superintendent, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Three Rivers, CA 93271. Park rangers are on duty to assist you, to conduct interpretive activities, and to enforce the regulations. Closed in winter.
Accommodations and services. Meals, lodging, groceries, gasoline, horses, and other facilities and services are available at Mammoth Lakes or nearby Reds Meadow.
Camping. A campground is maintained near the ranger station from about July 1 to October 15, depending on the weather.
Hiking. Trips may be made north or south on the John Muir Trail and west on the King Creek Trail. The monument also has several short trails.
Fishing and hunting. Fishing is permitted in the monument, but hunting is prohibited. A California angling license with appropriate stamps is required for persons 16 years of age or over.
Pets. Pets are permitted in the monument only if they are kept under direct physical control at all times.
National Park Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GPO 1984—421-613/317 Reprint 1984