Pets must be leashed at all times. Only dead and down wood may be used for fires. Bicycles and pets are not permitted on trails. Music should be audible only in your campsite. Check bulletin boards for further information.
Most campgrounds permit a maximum of one vehicle and six people per campsite.
Permits are available on a quota system at Foothills, Grant Grove, and Lodgepole visitor centers year-round. During the summer only, you can also get permits at Mineral King and Cedar Grove ranger stations and Road's End permit station, located six miles east of Cedar Grove ranger station. Rent or purchase portable, bear-resistant food canisters at concession markets in Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Lodgepole, and Giant Forest, or at Mineral King Ranger Station. Each has a sanitary disposal station. There are no trailer hook-ups.