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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Laundry
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
On Site Services
- General Store
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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
Yuhao T
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: 36-60
campground too small, the shower water after 8pm is very cold! And the shuttle is always not on time
Heidi B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 173, Loop: 151-214
Sequoia and the trees beautiful!
Campground was disgusting! We had a decent site. Very tight furthest on the loop and one bathroom we had to walk so far to use and no trails to cut between campgrounds. So had to loop around and around and around to use the restroom. And then the bathrooms were so so so disgusting. They were not cleaned! I never saw a ranger. It was just bad!
Edward N
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 175, Loop: 151-214
This location was amazing! Next to some hikes and a small river it was beautiful. Having the shuttle stop nearby was great as well we had access to all the major hikes and attractions. The marketplace and visitor center were also in walking distance if you didn't want to take the shuttle.
Maximilian F
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 192, Loop: 151-214
Nicely located in the heart of the park. You camp between trees and have access to several trails from the camp ground. Bathrooms need an overhaul, desperately. The showers next to the general store as well.
Megan H
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: 151-214
Location is very convenient right next to the shuttles that go to Moro Rock and General Sherman, but the bathrooms were in very poor condition and the showers only had cold water. The fire pit also had not been emptied in a while and still had logs in it.
Aaron J
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 171, Loop: 151-214
The bathrooms are in pretty rough shape. Feels like they haven’t been cleaned since the new administration.
Shimon D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144
One of the best spots! We even found a little cold plunge behind the waterfall.
Andrew P
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144
There was a stage 1 burn-ban in effect when we camped here, yet several people in the campsites around us had large fires burning. There was one individual near the bathrooms who went to sleep and left their fire burning unattended. It was disappointing to see that not one ranger came through the campground to verify the ban was being followed, despite so much of the Sequioa forest having already been ravaged by wildfires. I hope the rangers here can take greater care to preserve this waning resource of awe and beauty for future generations to enjoy.
Thomas W
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: 23-35
First time staying at Lodgepole campground and it was outstanding. Sites were very nice and clean. The only negative note would be the restroom facilities need some upgrades and cleaning. Other than that, outstanding and highly recommended.
STEPHANIE W
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 191, Loop: 151-214
Very convenient as there is drinking water, cafe, ice cream, market, shower, bathroom that close at 9 PM. The camp site is in a great location close to both big trees and grant grove. The river creek is so close and the easy hike trail to the water fall starts inside the campsite. Love this place!
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