Sequoia National Forest
| Sequoia National Forest | |
|---|---|
Gothic Arch aka Alta Twin Sequoia Trees in Sequoia National Park | |
| Location | Tulare / Kern / Fresno counties, California, US |
| Nearest city | Bakersfield, CA / Porterville, CA |
| Coordinates | 36°2′24″N 118°30′16″W / 36.04000°N 118.50444°W |
| Area | 1,193,315 acres (4,829.17 km2) |
| Established | 1908 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Sequoia National Forest |
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Sequoia National Forest is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The U.S. National Forest is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees which populate 38 distinct groves within the boundaries of the forest.
The Giant Sequoia National Monument is located in the national forest. Other notable features include glacier-carved landscapes and impressive granite monoliths. The Needles are a series of granite spires atop a narrow ridge above the Kern River. Forest headquarters are located in Porterville, California. There are local ranger district offices in Dunlap, Kernville, Lake Isabella, and Springville.