Centerville CDP (Fresno County), CA

Devils Postpile National Monument

National Monument

Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest ex...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching

Weather: Devils Postpile National Monument is located at 7,560 feet above sea level just west of the Sierra Nevada crest. As such, it experiences typical summer weather in the Sierras. Afternoon thunderstorms ...

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

National Parks

Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem in...

Entrance: $35

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Climbing, ...

Weather: Because of the extreme elevation range in the parks, weather conditions vary widely between areas. In summer, the sequoia groves have comfortable temperatures and the foothills are hot and dry. Snow l...