Chimney Rock (Sequoia)

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Prohibited during a period

  Climbing · 1 Apr to 15 Aug

  Not in force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Rock Climbing Closures:
  • - The following areas are closed to rock climbing from April 1 through August 15 unless conspicuously posted as open nearby. The polygons use GPS Data Format UTM NAD83:
  • - CHIMNEY ROCK CLOSURE DESCRIPTION: The portions of the rocks within the following polygon:
  • - From 332897e, 4058397n southeasterly along the USFS/NPS border to 333321e, 4057713n
  • - From 333321e, 4057713n northwesterly, in a straight line to 332486e, 4058128n
  • - From 332897e, 4058397n in a straight line southwesterly to 332486e, 4058128n

  Published by National Park Service · Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Superintendent’s Compendium, 2026

In Kings Canyon National Park; In Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness

Regulated zone

Kings Canyon National Park

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Caving · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - The following areas are closed to public entry, except when accompanied by a park official, or when entry is authorized by the Superintendent:

  […]

  • - All management class 4, 5, and 6 caves.

  Published by National Park Service · Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Superintendent’s Compendium, 2026

Regulated zone

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - All persons are prohibited from entering areas managed as backcountry or wilderness and remaining overnight (on foot or with stock) unless they possess a valid Wilderness Use Permit issued by one of the following:
  • - The National Park Service
  • - The United States Forest Service

  […]

  Designated Wilderness Campsites and Camping Area Restrictions:

  • - Camping is prohibited within 1 mile of any road or developed area.
  • - Camping is prohibited between the trailhead and the “First Allowable camp” listed in the WSP except when those areas are completely snow covered.
  • - Camping on vegetation is prohibited.
  • - Camping or staying overnight in the John Muir Memorial Shelter near Muir Pass and in the Mount Whitney Shelter on the summit of Mount Whitney is prohibited.

  Published by National Park Service · Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Superintendent’s Compendium, 2026