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
Picnic Table
Restrooms

Sites & Rates

201 total sites · $32 avg/night

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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Feb
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Currently open - Jun 15 to Dec 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store
Picnic Table
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
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

201 Sites Available

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

Reviews (1051)

What Guests Are Saying

Lodgepole Campground offers a beautiful and convenient location near the river, with ample shade and access to amenities like showers, a store, and shuttle services. Many visitors appreciated the respectful atmosphere and clean facilities, with some sites providing good privacy and proximity to trails. However, there were some concerns about bathroom cleanliness and site proximity, along with potential issues like cold temperatures and limited cell service. Overall, campers had enjoyable experiences and expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
1051 reviews
5
60.9%
640
4
22.5%
236
3
7.9%
83
2
6.0%
63
1
2.8%
29

Denise S

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 088, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104

5

Nice clean campground close to buses, market and restaurant.

Joni H

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 131, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144

5

Beautiful views and staff was great!

Michelle S

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 100, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104

5

Very relaxing and next to the river! The site is spacious and seems more private than the one before it. Across the tokopah fall trail. There’s chipmunks and bugs. This is more like 4.5 stars since the water spigot, dishwashing sink, and trash bins were farther. Restrooms are very short walk across, it has flushing toilets and no lights (bring headlamp/flashlight). Beautiful big starry sky at night! Wear grippy sandals or water shoes when going to the rocky river! Refreshing swimming area with trout fingerlings! Lucky to snag a night but would stay here longer next time!

Michelle S

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 122, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144

4

Very serene site, next to the woods. Close to the river and small waterfall with swimming hole. You can hear the waterfall and you can see it from the side. There’s chipmunks during the day and small mice at night. Lots of bugs, bring a repellent! Water spigot by the parked car, dishwashing sink by the restrooms which is across the site and it has flushing toilets. Beautiful starry night among the trees! Headlamp or flashlight will be helpful going to the restroom at night since there’s no lights in there. Bring grippy sandals or water shoes when going to the rocky river!

Denise S

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 088, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 69-104

5

Nice clean campground close to buses, market and restaurant.

Ladan B

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1-22

4

Good campsite, but be prepared that the fire rings are very short. Also there is not a dish washing station, but you need to make sure to dump all dish washing water in the bathroom. I would bring a separate bucket to catch food related water. Near showers and store which is very convenient.

Kathryn M

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: 201, Loop: 151-214

5

it's nice and clean

Ladan B

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1-22

4

Good campsite, but be prepared that the fire rings are very short. Also there is not a dish washing station, but you need to make sure to dump all dish washing water in the bathroom. I would bring a separate bucket to catch food related water. Near showers and store which is very convenient.

Kathryn M

Verified

July 26, 2025 Stayed at: 201, Loop: 151-214

5

it's nice and clean

Sharon F

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 122, Loop: Upper Lodgepole 105-144

5

Maybe the most beautiful campsite in the United States. I recommend campsites 121, 122, 124, 125, and 132 - or any on that loop. Avoid campsites 1-60 as they are less private. Also, even in July, it was COLD at night, so bring a blanket. And - bring quarters for the showers and note, you have to drive to the Visitor's Center, but once there, they have showers, laundry, and plenty of food and shopping.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 36.6067 / -118.726

Elevation: 2057 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 40 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: July 11, 2026

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