Lodgepole Campground Sequoia National Park

The Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park is a large campground with 214 campsites. It is located right off the Generals Highway (The main park road) onto Lodgepole Road by the Lodgepole Visitor Center.

Lodgepole Campground Sequoia National Park

The campground is open seasonally and has a great central location for both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

There is also the Tokopah Falls Trail, an easy walk (4 miles round-trip) starting in the campground and following along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, leading to the impressive 1200 ft Tokopah Falls Waterfall. The waterfall is best seen in the spring to early summer as the water comes from snowmelt.

The landscape is rather hilly with rocks and Sequoia, Lodgepole Pine, and Red Fir trees, shrubs, and has relatively warm days and cool nights.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$20.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)

$45.00-$75.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)

$75.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

Lodgepole Campground Map

Lodgepole Campground Information

Lodgepole Campground Camping Fees

Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees

Lodgepole Campsite Reservations

Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? 877-444-6777

Online? Recreation.Gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation?

Individual sites at this campground operate on a 4-month rolling basis

Reservations: Late-May through Late- September

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation.

General Information

Season: Typically opens on the Wednesday before Memorial Day. Winter closures happen in phases, beginning in late September and completely closing in early December.

Number of Sites: 214

Check-in Time: After 12:00 PM on the scheduled date of arrival.

Check-out time: 12:00 pm

Location in the Park: From the Generals Hwy, turn onto Lodgepole Road by the Lodgepole Visitor Center and drive straight to the campground entrance.

Campground Address:

Mile 0.5, Lodgepole Rd.
Lodgepole, CA 93272

Latitude/Longitude: 

• Latitude: 36.6054N
• Longitude: 118.7263W

Elevation: 6700 ft

Accessible Sites: Campsites 62 and 63 are designated accessible.

Campground Amenities

Potable Water? Yes, seasonal

Is there a Bear Box/Food Storage Locker in the campsite or campground? Yes, seasonal

Flush Toilets: Yes, seasonal

Hot Showers: No

Laundry: No

Payphone:

Is Wi-Fi available? No

Is Cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is the camp host available on-site? Yes, seasonal

Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, seasonal

Amphitheater: Yes, Seasonal

Are fire pits/fire rings available at each site? Yes

Are Picnic Tables available at each site? Yes

RV Camping at Lodgepole Campground

Hookups Available: No

RV Length: Max length is 40 feet.

*Note that vehicles over 22 feet in length are currently prohibited on the Generals Highway between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest. 

Generators: Generators at Lodgepole and Dorst Creek campgrounds may only be run between 8 am to 11 am, and 5 pm to 8 pm.

Dump Station: Yes, seasonal

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Lodgepole Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 6

Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am

Pets Allowed: Yes, pets must be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than 6 feet long. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed on trails and are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas.

Don't forget to pack

Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water. 

We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips.  Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors. 

Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.

Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.

Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!

Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

Lodgepole Campground Nearby Attractions

Lodgepole Campground is ideally placed to explore Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park's top attractions. It is just past the Lodgepole Village with a gift shop, laundromat, coin-operated showers, market, and visitor center!

Travel south of the Lodgepole area and find yourself in the middle of the awe-inspiring Giant Forest Grove including some of the park's highlights like the Giant Forest Museum, the General Sherman Tree (the world's largest tree by volume), tunnel log, auto log, tunnel rock, Crystal Cave, and Moro Rock with its epic hike to the top of a granite dome with spectacular views!

Go north and you will find yourself in the Grant Village of Kings Canyon National Park. Here you will find a visitor center, lodging/camping, and cabins, the Grant Grove of Sequoias, including the General Grant Tree, and more!

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Tours

Sequoia National Park Small Group Tour from Three Rivers

⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 hours, 30 minutes | 🌳  Check Rates and Availability

Avoid the crowds and explore Sequoia National Park with ease on this small group tour. It stops at many of the park's key attractions as well as some of its hidden gems. This tour is jam-packed and ideal for first-time visitors.

Day Tour to Kings Canyon National Park from Fresno, California

⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 to 8 hours | 🌳  Check Rates and Availability

This round-trip tour from Fresno, California takes you to a gem of the Seirra Nevada Mountains, Kings Canyon. This trips inclusddes stops at the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, the Grant Grove where you can take a short hike through the trunk of a fallen tree, see lots of giant Sequoia Trees, even see the General Grant Tree, the third largest tree in the world! Afterwards, head to Cedar Grove Villagewhere you can see waterfalls, breathtaking canyon walls, possibly a bear too!

Private Stargazing - Sequoia National Park

⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 1 hours, 30 minutes | 🌳  Check Rates and Availability

When night falls, Sequoia's crowds depart, but don't worry, that's when the real show begins! Your guide provides everything you need, including binoculars, chairs, and more, as you stare into the dazzling night sky.

Private Guided Hiking Tour - Sequoia National Park

⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 1to 6 hours | 🌳  Check Rates and Availability

Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park, but if you are not familiar with the area, you might not know where to go and see the main spots of the parks. This private hiking tour with a private guide will show you the way. See General Sherman Tree, Moro Rock Trail, Tunnel Log, and Crescent Meadow Loop.

Where to stay when visiting Sequoia National Park

Wuksachi Lodge

Season: Generally open year-round

Located at an elevation of 7,050 feet in the beautiful Giant Forest area of the Sequoia National Park at the Wuksachi Lodge, you’ll be able to choose from one of the hundred rooms available on-site for your stay in the park. 

A luxurious top-of-the-line lodge, this property offers panoramic views of the Sequoia trees and towering mountain peaks.

With a perfect blend of an old-timey mountain lodge and contemporary touches, the décor will wow you more than you’d expect.

Though situated in a relatively remote spot of the park, you’ll have all the basic amenities and more available for you on-site. 

You’ll be close to several iconic trailheads that you can just roll out of bed and begin your day of exploration with your hot coffee in hand.

Bonus: the lodge is dog-friendly so if you’re traveling with your pet, staying at a fantastic hotel like this is a no-brainer! 

Click here to book your stay/learn more about the Wuksachi Lodge.

Lodging near Sequoia NP

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia - Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym at Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices

Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers - At Western Holiday Lodge Three Rivers, you can look forward to a playground, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas.

 Holiday Inn Express Visalia - Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, golfing on site, and shopping on site at Holiday Inn Express Visalia Sequoia Gateway Area. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Visalia - Consider a stay at Fairfield Inn by Marriott Visalia Sequoia and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center - You can look forward to a firepit, a coffee shop/café, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center. Active travelers can enjoy aerobics at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy happy hour at the onsite restaurant. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.

For additional lodging and vacation rentals near Sequoia NP click on the map below.

Sequoia National Park Resources

Complete Guide to Sequoia National Park - Complete guide to everything you need to know, including camping, lodging options, area attractions, points of interest, and much more!

Complete Guide to Kings Canyon National Park - Complete guide to everything you need to know, including camping, lodging options, area attractions, points of interest, and much more!

Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park - Complete guide to everything you need to know, including camping, lodging options, area attractions, points of interest, and much more!

Complete Guide to Death Valley National Park - Complete guide to everything you need to know, including camping, lodging options, area attractions, points of interest, and much more!

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park

The Crystal Caves are about an hour's drive (18 miles/29 km) from the campground. Reserve tour tickets in advance on Recreation.gov.

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