Lodgepole Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Lodgepole Campground, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks
General Sherman Tree
Sherman Tree Trail from the upper parking area.
View up Lodgepole Valley
Snow Covered Sequoias

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

201 total sites · $32 avg/night

RV Sites

81 sites

$32/night

average

Tent Sites

120 sites

$32/night

average

About Lodgepole Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Lodgepole Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. Lodgepole is perched on the banks of the scenic and lengthy Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, at an elevation of 6,700 ft. The inspiring Giant Forest Grove and the mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume - are just two miles from the campground.

Number of accommodations: 201

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Jun 15 to Dec 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Laundry
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

201 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
005, Loop: 1-22 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 010, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 011, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 012, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 014, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 015, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 016, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 017, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 019, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 022, Loop: 1-22 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 023, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 024, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 025, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 026, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 027, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 028, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 031, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 032, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 033, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 034, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 035, Loop: 23-35 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
038, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
039, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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040, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
041, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
042, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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043, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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044, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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045, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 046, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 047, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 048, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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049, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 050, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 051, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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052, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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053, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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054, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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055, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 056, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 057, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 058, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 059, Loop: 36-60 RV
No Hookups
$32
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060, Loop: 36-60 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
061, Loop: 61-68 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 062, Loop: 61-68 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 063, Loop: 61-68 RV
No Hookups
$32
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064, Loop: 61-68 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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065, Loop: 61-68 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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066, Loop: 61-68 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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067, Loop: 61-68 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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068, Loop: 61-68 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
069, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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070, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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071, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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072, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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073, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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074, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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075, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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076, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
077, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
078, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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079, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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080, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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081, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$32
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082, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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083, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
084, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$32
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085, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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086, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$32
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087, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
088, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
089, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
090, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
091, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
092, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
093, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
094, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
095, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
096, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
097, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
098, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
100, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
101, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
102, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
103, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
104, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
105, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
106, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
107, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
108, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
109, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
110, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
111, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
112, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
114, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
115, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
116, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
117, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
118, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
119, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
120, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
121, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
122, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
123, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
124, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
125, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
126, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
127, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
128, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
129, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
130, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
131, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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132, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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133, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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134, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
135, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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136, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
137, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
138, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
139, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
140, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
141, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
142, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
143, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
144, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
🚐 151, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 152, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 153, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 154, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 155, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 156, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 157, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 158, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 159, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 160, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 161, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 162, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 163, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 164, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 165, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
166, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
🚐 167, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 168, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
169, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
170, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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171, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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172, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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173, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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174, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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175, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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176, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 177, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 178, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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179, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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180, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 181, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 182, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 183, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
184, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
185, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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🚐 186, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 187, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
188 - A, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
188, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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189, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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190, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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191, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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192, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
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193, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
🚐 194, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 195, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 196, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 197, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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🚐 198, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
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199, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
200, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
201, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
🚐 202, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
203, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night
🚐 204, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 205, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 207, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 208, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 209, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 210, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 211, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 212, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
🚐 213, Loop: 151-214 RV
No Hookups
$32
/ per night
214, Loop: 151-214 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$32
/ per night

Reviews (1305)

What Guests Are Saying

Lodgepole Campground is highly praised for its beautiful natural surroundings, convenient amenities like the market and cafe, and excellent hiking access, making it a favorite among visitors. Campers enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, respectful fellow campers, and opportunities for stargazing and wildlife sightings, including bears. While some noted the close proximity of campsites and occasional cleanliness issues in the bathrooms, the overall experience is considered memorable and worth recommending.

Review Summary

4.4
1305 reviews
5
62.5%
815
4
21.3%
278
3
8.2%
107
2
5.5%
72
1
2.5%
33

Yun Bo P

Verified

July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 100, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104

5

It was one of the best camp site I visited ever.
Site#100 was perfect!

Erendira C

Verified

June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 103, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104

5

Amazing! The most beautiful campground ever, straight out of a movie. The river runs along the entire campsite. There’s bathrooms and showers and an entire store incase you need anything it’s there. You don’t need to bring firewood there’s plenty lying around. The closest campground to all the sequoia trails. We saw a bunch of deer and wildlife.

Jasper M

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 158, Loop: 151-214

5

Great campsite, staff very friendly. No complaints

Mark P

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 118, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144

5

This campsite is in a convenient location close to the restrooms. Campers do walk past the site to access the restroom facilities, but it was not disruptive and did not bother us during our stay. The only issue we noticed was that the tent pad was smaller than the advertised dimensions. Our 10 ft × 9 ft tent fit the pad exactly, even though the listing states the pad is 12 ft × 10 ft. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely reserve this site again.

Thomas B

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: 23-35

5

Do your research on what you want to get out of it.

Brooke S

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 109, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144

5

It was our first time staying in the upper loop and we couldn’t have been more pleased. No electricity so the bathroom is dark at night, so bring your flashlight. The benefit to this is there are no electrical hookups for generators so it’s nice and quiet- tent a camping only. The bathrooms were always clean and well stocked even with a full campground. We will definitely stay in the upper loop again- our preferred part of the campground!

Jen H

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 048, Loop: 36-60

5

Campground well maintained, staff friendly and helpful, ranger talks interesting and entertaining, beautiful Topokah hike right from the campground. Sites we’re small and close together. Site 48 was across the street from the river and was a great location, however the site layout was akward. We were too close to our neighbors. Was glad to have our RV as e we get love there just wasn’t much personal space. River was gorgeous, clean and right there. Visitors center was beautiful racers super helpful. Appreciated the hot showers. Shuttle has two stops in the park.

Tianyang Z

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 047, Loop: 36-60

4

This site is really close to the market/laundry/shower and visitor center. Also next to a river that was calming. We saw a deer nearby.
The site itself did not have much shade, but you can bring a chair and sit next to the river where there’s lots of shade.
Bathroom is about 3-5 mins walk away without a dishwashing sink.
Verizon had great signal.

Carrie S

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 104, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104

5

It was great! Did not feel crowded, bathrooms were reasonably clean. Couple of hikes left from the campground and the shuttle to Big Trees was great for not having to park our car. The site (104) was a walk up, which gave more room around us, but all the sites were a decent distance apart. The river was so nice to have close, our girls swam in it after a long hike. We saw lots of wildlife and had a great time.

Chris B

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: 36-60

5

Beautiful park and campground was great. Small but fit all of us well. River was so close and we were a few minute walk from the market

Location Lodgepole Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Address:
Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 198 from the south and Highway 180 from the north, both leading to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Highway 198 connects with Highways 65 or 99, while Highway 180 can be reached from Fresno.

Elevation: 2057 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 40 min

Distance to downtown

28 mi drive to downtown Three Rivers (about 1 hr 7 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

12PM

Check out time

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General

  • If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $20 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes.  Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled. To leave a message call (559) 565-3714.Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests. 
  • Quiet Hours 10pm to 6am- Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. Unreasonable noise is prohibited any time of day.
  • Tire Chains may be required at any time. Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki . Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Visitors with vehicles over 22 feet in total length hoping to visit the Giant Forest or camp at Lodgepole and Dorst Creek Campgrounds are advised to enter via the northern, Highway 180, entrance to these parks.
  • Dangerous Rivers! Many drowning victims were playing near rivers. Rivers present a far greater danger than lakes or pools. Surfaces may look calm, but strong currents often run below. Be cautious walking near rivers as rocks can be slippery. Getting out of a cold, swift river is often impossible.  Falling Objects - Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger.
  • A California state fishing license is required to fish in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Sequoia National Forest lakes and streams. Fishing licenses may be available at National Park and National Forest markets.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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