Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon National Park is ideal for those who want to experience the landscapes and adventures that Yosemite has to offer but don't want to deal with large crowds. Kings Canyon resembles Yosemite in appearance, with rocky peaks and picturesque valleys awash in granite rock and lush forestry.

Kings Canyon National Park, like its neighbor Sequoia National Park, has sequoia groves, but it's the park's sweeping valley vistas that steal the show. Visit Moro Rock for panoramic views of the Great Western Divide, drive along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, or hike its many trails to work up a sweat. Kings Canyon National Park is located in central California, about 240 miles north of Los Angeles.