Three Rivers & Lemon Cove, California Located in the Central Valley region of California

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About Three Rivers & Lemon Cove, California
Three Rivers and Lemon Cove are the gateway communities for Sequoia National Park, which is home to the world’s largest trees and offers magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Named after the three forks of the Kaweah River, Three Rivers is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains at an elevation between 800 to 1200 feet above sea level, along the Kaweah River. Characterized by mild and wet winters, and warm, dry summers, snow is rare but there are occasional summer thunderstorms that take the edge off of the heat. The average yearly high and low temps of 76/43 degrees give visitors and residents alike, the year-round opportunity to enjoy the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the Sequoia National Forest, which are just minutes away and offer a number of recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. The world’s largest tree, the General Sherman, is found in the Giant Forest, and one of the deepest canyons is found in the Kings Canyon National Park. Three Rivers is also home to the Three Rivers Historical Society Museum, and the second smallest post office in the country which is over 120 years old and is still in operation.

Lemon Cove’s Lake Kaweah, is home to the world’s largest dam fusegates, and offers plenty of boating, fishing and family fun.

The area’s events include the Jazzaffair, the Redbud Art Festival, and Team Roping events, park ranger programs and walks in the Sequoia National Park, the Giant Sequoia Festival, Fall Carnival, Holiday Craft Bazaar, Nation’s Christmas Tree Ceremony and more. Planning a stay here is a real treat for a family reunion, a wedding, or just an adventure trip into the scenic surroundings, that all will enjoy.

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Three Rivers & Lemon Cove Visitor, Community & Relocation Information
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: Home to over 1200 species of plant communities, and over 250 animal species, these two parks feature immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees! Enjoy plenty of outdoor recreation, camping and more. Only 45 minutes from Visalia. For details – Click Here.




Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce: Three Rivers, CA. Tel: (559) 561-3300

Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau: We’ll help you plan for your next meeting, convention or trip to Three Rivers, Visalia and the Tulare County region. Visit us or check out our website for travel itineraries; special events; attraction information; lodging, shopping and dining options; group travel; and to plan your next meeting or convention. For Details – Click Here.

Nearby Cities & Towns
Dinuba, CA; Exeter, CA; Lindsay, CA; Porterville, CA; Reedley, CA;
Springville, CA; Squaw Valley, CA; Tulare, CA; Visalia, CA

Articles About Three Rivers

Artist Spotlight – Jana Botkin: Jana Botkin grew up in rural Tulare County, California, surrounded by orange groves, with a daily view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In 1987 Jana named her business CABINART because she began her professional career began with drawing cabins in Mineral King using just pencil. The detailed accuracy in these renderings is still her trademark style. Jana also works in colored pencils and has transitioned to oil painting. Her painting style is different than her drawing style, although one can recognize the signature subject matter: citrus, local landscape, Sequoia National Park, and the historic Mineral King area. For more about Jana Botkin – Click Here.