About Three Rivers CDP, California
Three Rivers is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 2,425 at the 2010 census, up from 1,856 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Visalia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town is located along the Sierra Nevada foothills, on the Kaweah River. It is home to Sequoia National Park, which includes the Giant Forest, General Sherman Tree, and Moro Rock. Kings Canyon National Park is also nearby.
Three Rivers has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average annual precipitation is 22 inches (560 mm).
The economy of Three Rivers is based on tourism, agriculture, and forestry. Visitors come to see the sequoias, hike and camp in the parks, fish and raft on the river, and enjoy the area’s scenic beauty. Agriculture includes ranching and growing almonds, grapes, and other crops. Forestry activities include lumber production and firewood harvesting.