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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- ADA Accessible
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Laundry
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- Picnic Table
- BBQ
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- 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
Lars V
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful campground with friendly staff!
Jason G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 161, Loop: 151-214
Jsus
Lars V
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: 1-22
Beautiful campground with friendly staff!
Jason G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 161, Loop: 151-214
Jsus
Daniel O
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 165, Loop: 151-214
The stay was nice and convenient, with easy access to services (bathroom, potable water, garbage disposal). The campground was clean, and has a store and cafeteria and pay showers (slightly less inviting). There are great trails that start in the campground, and Sequoia groves are a short drive away.
Laura P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: 23-35
Lodgepole Campground is in a great location for exploring the two main attractions of Sequoia National Park - the Sherman tree area and the wider Giant Forest. We spent four nights there and hiked many of the trails. There's a gas station at Stoney Creek and many good trails in Sequoia National Forest along the Generals Highway going north to Kings Canyon. It's about 45 minutes to an hour to the King's Canyon area. The campground is relatively large and the amenities are good. We used the dump station and water fill, which worked out great. We stayed in two different sites with a 24 ft trailer: 184 and 27. The loop with 184 was wooded and lovely, and our site backed up to hill with boulders. However, it did not have a 24 ft driveway as indicated. It was 18 ft at best, just long enough for a truck. We had to park in the area that was meant for tents. I wouldn't recommend that loop for any trailers as all sites are short and the curves are tight with boulders and trees on the sides to navigate. We moved to site 27, which is in a section closer to the front that is more open, less wooded. The site length was great and it worked out well for solar. A potential downside of #27 is that the amphitheater is adjacent to the site. For us, it worked out as there weren't any programs running. To enter the park and get to the campground with a trailer or RV over 22 ft, be sure to go in the 180/Big Stump entrance that brings you into Kings Canyon.
Daniel Vinicius S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 23-35
It was amazing in general. Nice campsite and the campground has a lot of amenities like stores, showers, laundry. They even have an anphiteather that the rangers use to give some speechs about sequoias.
Daniel O
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 165, Loop: 151-214
The stay was nice and convenient, with easy access to services (bathroom, potable water, garbage disposal). The campground was clean, and has a store and cafeteria and pay showers (slightly less inviting). There are great trails that start in the campground, and Sequoia groves are a short drive away.
Laura P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: 23-35
Lodgepole Campground is in a great location for exploring the two main attractions of Sequoia National Park - the Sherman tree area and the wider Giant Forest. We spent four nights there and hiked many of the trails. There's a gas station at Stoney Creek and many good trails in Sequoia National Forest along the Generals Highway going north to Kings Canyon. It's about 45 minutes to an hour to the King's Canyon area. The campground is relatively large and the amenities are good. We used the dump station and water fill, which worked out great. We stayed in two different sites with a 24 ft trailer: 184 and 27. The loop with 184 was wooded and lovely, and our site backed up to hill with boulders. However, it did not have a 24 ft driveway as indicated. It was 18 ft at best, just long enough for a truck. We had to park in the area that was meant for tents. I wouldn't recommend that loop for any trailers as all sites are short and the curves are tight with boulders and trees on the sides to navigate. We moved to site 27, which is in a section closer to the front that is more open, less wooded. The site length was great and it worked out well for solar. A potential downside of #27 is that the amphitheater is adjacent to the site. For us, it worked out as there weren't any programs running. To enter the park and get to the campground with a trailer or RV over 22 ft, be sure to go in the 180/Big Stump entrance that brings you into Kings Canyon.
Daniel Vinicius S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 23-35
It was amazing in general. Nice campsite and the campground has a lot of amenities like stores, showers, laundry. They even have an anphiteather that the rangers use to give some speechs about sequoias.
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