Accessibility

Accessibility Film Series

 

 

For People With...

• Deafness or Hearing Loss
• Blindness or Low Vision
• Physical or Mobility Needs
• Service Animals

We are committed to a continuing effort to improve the accessibility of Sequoia and Kings Canyon's trails and facilities so they can be enjoyed by all visitors. If you have questions or suggestions about accessibility, please email us, or call [phone].

We have published an Accessibility Guide that highlights accessible features by area, and by user group. Information contained in the Accessibility Guide is available on this webpage, or in print in standard and large-print formats. 

We also recently released a series of films that showcase several of the parks accessible features. The six short films share advice from visitors, in their own words, and includes insider tips for planning a trip to the parks and participating in these activities. 

 

 

NPS App for Mobile Devices

The NPS App is fully accessible and includes alternative text for images, combined with your device’s built-in accessibility features. Download it for free before you arrive.

Transportation

Free shuttle buses operating in the Giant Forest and Lodgepole areas in summer and during holiday periods are wheelchair accessible. Some buses kneel and others have mechanical lifts. For shuttle schedules, visit our shuttle web page.

A shuttle also runs between Visalia and the Giant Forest in summer; reservations are required. For more information, visit www.sequoiashuttle.com or call 877-BUS-HIKE (877-287-4453).

Touring on horseback is offered at Cedar Grove and Grant Grove in summer. Hourly rides, spot trips, and guided trips are available. Check our Horseback Riding webpage for seasonal availability, costs, and contact information.

Accessible Parking Placards

Temporary accessible-parking placards are available for people who have limited mobility but do not have a DMV-issued, accessible-parking placard or driver’s license. Ask at visitor centers for a placard. No documentation is required.

If you do not have a placard for accessible parking, in summer, you can ride the free shuttle to popular features and facilities, including the accessible Sherman Tree Trail.

Wheelchair Loan

Borrow a manual wheelchair at Giant Forest Museum, Lodgepole Visitor Center, or Kings Canyon Visitor Center. Wheelchairs are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to provide your address and phone number. Wheelchairs may be used anywhere in the parks, but must be returned to the visitor center where they were borrowed by closing time on the same day.

Service Dogs

Visiting with a service dog? Uncertain if your dog qualifies as a service animal? Learn more about service animals in our parks.

Obtaining an Access Pass

The free Access Pass is available for all U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. This pass covers admission at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, BLM sites, and more. The Access Pass also provides a discount on some federal facilities and services fees, such as camping. The pass generally does not apply to special recreation permit fees or fees at businesses in the parks, including Crystal Cave tickets. To get your pass, ask at any park entrance station or purchase one online. You’ll be asked to sign a form confirming your eligibility. Medical documentation is not required.

Contact Information

TTY Federal Relay Service: [phone]
Voice Carry Over (VCO): [phone]
Speech-to-Speech: [phone]
[phone] Spanish
[phone] TeleBraille