Collecting objects is not allowed in the parks. Leave everything to play its natural role in the ecosystem. Collecting small amounts of forest products for personal use is allowed.
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Camping Outside of Campgrounds and Sleeping in VehiclesSleeping in vehicles is not permitted anywhere else in Yosemite.
However, old-growth forests are sensitive and fragile ecosystems which are easily impacted by tree climbing, and climbing is not allowed in any California State Park, National Park, or other public land except where authorized by a scientific research or other special use permit.
Visit the Parker Group SequoiasThis is a group of giant sequoia trees that are huddled close to each other. We were thrilled to get up and close to some of the largest Sequoia trees. Unlike the General Sherman Tree, which is fenced off, one can walk up close to these trees and even touch them.
The trees are so huge, a hug is merely a fantasy. However, one already damaged tree, an iconic one foolishly cored for a road decades ago, is accessible enough to have your photo take inside, to touch, view up close and feel humbled by its age, its ability to recover and, of course, its enormity.
Weapons (including, but not limited to, BB, Pellet and Paint Guns, Bow/Arrow, Slingshots, Bear Spray and other compressed gas irritant devices) are illegal to possess. Discharge of a firearm or weapon is prohibited within Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.
Smoking RegulationsSmoking is not allowed:in all public buildings and public areas of concession buildings (including restrooms). while traveling on trails. (Smoking is allowed if you stop and remain in one location until you have extinguished your smoking material.)