Tourism to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks contributes $230 million to local economy

Contact: Holly Streit

A new National Park Service report shows that a record 2,008,962 visitors to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 2024 spent $192.5 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $230.9 million.

"People come to Sequoia and Kings Canyon to see the world's largest trees and end up supporting local economies along the way," said Superintendent Clay Jordan. "We're proud that these parks generate over $200 million in revenue to communities near the parks."

The 2024 National Park Visitor Spending Effects report finds that visitors spent $29 billion in communities near national parks. This spending provided $18.8 billion in labor income and $56.3 in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $11.1 billion in economic output. Restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.7 billion in economic output.

An interactive tool is available to explore visitor spending, labor income, and total economic contribution by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available on the NPS website at www.nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/vse.htm.

To learn more about national parks in California and how the National Park Service works with California communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/state/ca/index.htm.

We are delighted to welcome so many visitors to experience the awe-inspiring wonders of nature. From the highest mountain in the lower 48 states to the spectacular glacial valley of the Kings Canyon, these parks offer an impressive range of diverse landscape to explore. Plan your next trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon and learn more about what makes this place so special at www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm.