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Reviews (1488)
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.
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
Sara O
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104
Camping close to the river, parking and restrooms/water. Lots of birds. The rangers are very friendly and the services provided are great.
Rose C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104
This was a beautiful campsite and one of the highlights of our trip. The site offers great natural shade and is located right next to the water, creating a peaceful and scenic camping experience. It's also conveniently located within walking distance of the restrooms and the Tokopah Valley Trail, making it a great base camp for exploring the area.
The restrooms are just a short walk across from the campsite and feature flushing toilets. However, there are no lights, so be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight for nighttime use. While the restrooms are nearby, the water spigot, dishwashing sink, and trash bins are located farther down the campground, which is something to keep in mind when planning camp chores.
There is a parking spot directly in front of the campsite, which makes loading and unloading gear very convenient. One thing to note is that the ground around the tent area is quite rocky. We brought a large six-person tent and had some difficulty staking it down securely due to rocks around the perimeter. After a few adjustments, we were able to get it set up properly. Based on the available space and terrain, I would say a four-person tent fits the site more comfortably.
Overall, this is a fantastic campsite with beautiful surroundings, great access to nearby trails, and convenient amenities. I would gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the beauty of the area.
Alejandra M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104
Amamos toda la organización y facilidades que encontramos allí! Sin duda lo recomendamos y volveremos! Muchas gracias!
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We love all the organization and facilities we find there! We definitely recommend it and we will be back! Thank you very much!
Jasmine H
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: 61-68
Great campsites with graded areas for tents. Beautiful nature surrounding and decent bathrooms. Plenty of bear trash cans and water accessibility.
Alessandro M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 202, Loop: 151-214
The lodgepole campsite is very well maintained and it is located in a great location for both visiting the most famous Sequoia trees as well as for hiking to the sub-Alpine and Alpine areas of the park. I really enjoyed the hike to the Twin Lakes
joseph L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 190, Loop: 151-214
Beautiful and well maintained campground, and very conveniently located in the park
Michael R
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 23-35
The toilet in the men's public shower is made for dwarfs. The men's bathroom at the visitor center and at the shuttle pickup were filthy. The shuttle service and drivers were outstanding. The market had excellent food with a nice variety of food. I loved the ice cream. The camp site was excellent. I enjoyed hiking on the trails and they were safe for entire family. The camp site public bathrooms needs better sanitation procedures. Overall, I gave lodgepole camp site a 3 out of 5.
NATASHA H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: 61-68
Great Stay at Lodgepole — Privacy, Bears, and Smart Convenience!
We recently stayed at Lodgepole Campground, and Campsite 62 turned out to be an ideal spot. It offers convenient proximity to the restrooms while providing noticeable privacy compared to the other sites grouped close together. Campsite 64 is another great option if you're looking for a bit more space from neighbors.
A quick word of advice: I would not recommend pitching a tent late at night. About 30 minutes after we arrived at midnight, we encountered a mama black bear and her two cubs—a frightening, though certainly exciting, start to our trip! Also, be aware that yellow jackets were a noticeable problem at site 62. As soon as they smelled food, 5 or 6 would hover around, especially near the bear locker. (There may be a nest nearby, so keep food covered and in the bear locker for bears and yellow jackets!)
Shuttle & Attractions: The General Sherman Tree is a quick 15-minute drive away. Even better, the park shuttle picks up right in front of the restrooms, running every 15 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Cell Service & Campfires: We had good Verizon coverage throughout our stay. Unlike lower-elevation sites like Potwisha Campground where there was no Verizon coverage and campfires were prohibited. Fire pits were allowed even late summer (Aug 31-Sept 2). Note it was easier to scout deadwood while hiking and exploring other parts of the park than around the campsite.
Lodgepole Market Village: The market village is close by for supplies. If you plan to use the showers, bring plenty of quarters—note that the water is lukewarm rather than hot. The Market Village owns the shower facilities, but when we went, they were out of quarters. If that happens to you, head over to the grill next door to get change!
Overall, a fantastic basecamp for Sequoia. Just stay bear-aware and enjoy the convenient setup!
Mary T
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 170, Loop: 151-214
Great time. Happy to be back
Ryan G
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: 36-60
Beautiful Spot, terrific location to basecamp throughout the park.
Location & Directions for Lodgepole Campground-sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States
Elevation: 2,057 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>Both roads leading to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks approach from the west. </strong>They are open all day, every day, depending on weather. <strong>From the east, no roads reach the park boundary.</strong><br> <br><strong>Th...
Both roads leading to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks approach from the west. They are open all day, every day, depending on weather. From the east, no roads reach the park boundary.
The Main park road, The Generals Highway, connects the north and south entrances. Winter storms may cause temporary closures from Grant Grove to Lodgepole.
- It takes about 1 hour to drive to the campground from the south park entrance (198E) or about a 1 hour from the north park entrance (180E).
- Notice: Vehicles longer than 22 ft (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Visitors with vehicles over 22 ft 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.
Arriving from the south (Highway 198):
- From Highways 65 or 99: Go east on Hwy 198 E and follow signs for Sequoia National Park to the park entrance.
- Highway 180 E may be reached from Highway 198 E using Hwy 63 N from Visalia.
Arriving from the north (Highway 180):
- From Fresno: take Highway 180E, following signs for Kings Canyon National Park to the park entrance.
- Once in the park, follow signs to Sequoia National Park and Lodgepole.
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.
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (100 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
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: October 19, 2026
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