John Muir Lodge - Kings Canyon National Park
Located in Grant Grove Village, this lodge offers comfortable, hotel-style rooms in a rustic setting, serving as a base for exploring the giant sequoias and Kings Canyon. While not a traditional safari, guests can observe local wildlife like deer and various bird species in the surrounding forest.
- Location
- Kings Canyon National Park, California Sierra & Deserts, United States, North America
- Type
- hotel
- Coordinates
- 36.730000, -118.960000
- Price range
- mid-range
- Website
- https://www.visitsequoia.com/lodging/john-muir-lodge
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan options available at the adjacent restaurant.
- Child-friendly
- Yes
PlnrScore: 28/100
Best Time to Visit John Muir Lodge
The best months to visit John Muir Lodge are June, July, September, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Good, temperature -6.58°C, rainfall 152.7mm, sunshine 8.2 hrs, humidity 50.5%
- February: Good, temperature -7.18°C, rainfall 94.5mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 52.4%
- March: Poor, temperature -7.78°C, rainfall 172.6mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 63.3%
- April: Good, temperature -2.7°C, rainfall 47.9mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 58.5%
- May: Good, temperature 1.14°C, rainfall 24.9mm, sunshine 13.4 hrs, humidity 60.1%
- June: Great, temperature 7.38°C, rainfall 29.8mm, sunshine 13.5 hrs, humidity 54.2%
- July: Great, temperature 12.4°C, rainfall 24.4mm, sunshine 13.7 hrs, humidity 44.8%
- August: Good, temperature 11.12°C, rainfall 50.1mm, sunshine 13 hrs, humidity 45.1%
- September: Great, temperature 8.71°C, rainfall 12.3mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 41.9%
- October: Great, temperature 3.94°C, rainfall 23.8mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 39.9%
- November: Good, temperature -3.42°C, rainfall 67.8mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 43.8%
- December: Poor, temperature -5.64°C, rainfall 167.9mm, sunshine 7.4 hrs, humidity 51.3%
Other Safari Lodges in Kings Canyon National Park
Parks in California Sierra & Deserts
- Death Valley National Park - 13650 km²
- Point Reyes National Seashore - 287 km²
- Sequoia National Park - 1635 km²
- Yosemite National Park - 3081 km²