The monument is reached by a 16-kilometer (10-mile) drive west from U.S.
395 on S.R. 203 to Minaret Summit, then by 11.2 kilometers (7 miles) of
paved narrow mountain road. The monument is administered by the National
Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. For more information
write: Superintendent, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Three
Rivers, CA 93271. Park rangers are on duty to assist you, to conduct
interpretive activities, and to enforce the regulations. _Closed in
winter._
_Accommodations and services._ Meals, lodging, groceries, gasoline,
horses, and other facilities and services are available at Mammoth Lakes
or nearby Reds Meadow.
_Camping._ A campground is maintained near the ranger station from about
July 1 to October 15, depending on the weather.
_Hiking._ Trips may be made north or south on the John Muir Trail and
west on the King Creek Trail. The monument also has several short
trails.
_Fishing and hunting._ Fishing is permitted in the monument, but hunting
is prohibited. A California angling license with appropriate stamps is
required for persons 16 years of age or over.
_Pets._ Pets are permitted in the monument only if they are kept under
direct physical control at all times.
National Park Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR