North of The Kings River
| Name | Location | Coordinates | Elevation | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (m) | (ft) | ||||
| Placer County Grove | Tahoe National Forest, Placer County | 39°03′30″N 120°34′30″W / 39.05833°N 120.575°W / 39.05833; -120.575 (Placer County Grove) | 1,580 | 5,180 | The northernmost grove, with only six trees, the largest 3.6 m (12 ft) in diameter |
| North Calaveras Grove | Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Calaveras County | 38°17′N 120°18′W / 38.283°N 120.3°W / 38.283; -120.3 (North Calaveras Grove) | 1,450–1,480 | 4,760–4,860 | The first grove documented, in 1852 |
| South Calaveras Grove | Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Tuolumne County | 38°15′N 120°14′W / 38.25°N 120.233°W / 38.25; -120.233 (South Calaveras Grove) | 1,450–1,500 | 4,760–4,900 | Includes the Agassiz tree. |
| Tuolumne Grove | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County | 37°46′N 119°48′W / 37.767°N 119.8°W / 37.767; -119.8 (Tuolumne Grove) | 1,700–1,800 | 5,600–5,900 | |
| Merced Grove | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County | 37°45′N 119°50′W / 37.75°N 119.833°W / 37.75; -119.833 (Merced Grove) | 1,700–1,800 | 5,600–5,900 | |
| Mariposa Grove | Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County | 37°31′N 119°36′W / 37.517°N 119.6°W / 37.517; -119.6 (Mariposa Grove) | 1,750–2,050 | 5,740–6,730 | Includes 'Grizzly Giant' tree |
| Nelder Grove | Sierra National Forest, Madera County | 37°26′N 119°35′W / 37.433°N 119.583°W / 37.433; -119.583 (Nelder Grove) | 1,600–1,700 | 5,200–5,600 | Three units, partially logged; site of the Shadow of the Giants National Recreation Trail |
| McKinley Grove | Sierra National Forest, Fresno County | 37°01′N 119°06′W / 37.017°N 119.1°W / 37.017; -119.1 (McKinley Grove) | 1,900–1,950 | 6,200–6,400 | |
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