Outdoor Activities near Kings River (Kings Canyon)

Kings River is the mightiest of California's famous whitewater rivers. It has its source high in the Southern Sierra Nevada and passes 125 miles (201 km) through a breathtaking landscape of narrow canyons and scenic meadows; including the often underrated Kings Canyon National Park.

See the video below and listen to the river's mighty roar to sense the overwhelming power that shaped beautiful Kings Canyon. This video was taken from Junction View, where the Middle and South Forks of the river converge to form the main Kings River that divides the Sierra and the Sequoia National Forests.



Hiking near Kings River:
Zumwalt Meadow, a well-known hiker's delight in Kings Canyon National Park

Rafting on Kings River:
Pine Flat Reservoir
Put-in: Garnet Dike Campground
Take-out: Kirch Flat Campground
Difficulty: Class III
Length: 9.5 miles
(Find more details on this and other whitewater rafting in California at C-W-R and California Creeks)