Lodgepole Campground

Overview

The campground is typically open May through November. Reservations can be made up to four months in advance. All sites are reservation only. This large campground is on the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River within easy walking distance of Lodgepole Village.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

214 campsites

Fee

From $32 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-565-3341

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lodgepole Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Discover the Lodgepole-Sherman Tree TrailHike · 2-5 Hours · 0.1 mi from camp

  Explore the Giant Forest on your way to the General Sherman Tree. National Park Service

  Show on map
• Discover Tokopah Valley and FallsHike · 0.2 mi from camp

  The Tokopah Falls Trail is great place to see the “classic” Sierra Nevada landscape. National Park Service

  Show on map
• The General Sherman TreeHike · 1.9 mi from camp

  The General Sherman Tree is a must-see while visiting the Giant Forest. National Park Service

  Show on map
• Hike Among the GiantsHike · 1.9 mi from camp

  There is no better way to explore the Giant Forest than by going out on the trails. National Park Service

  Show on map
• View Sunset from Sunset RockHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.3 mi from camp

  Are you looking for the perfect spot for sunset? National Park Service

  Show on map
• Hike to a Bird's Eye ViewHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.7 mi from camp

  Take a short hike to little-known viewpoint, called Eagle View. National Park Service

  Show on map

Mountain biking

• Bike the River RoadBike ride · 1-5 Hours · 13.4 mi from camp

  Explore this little-known dirt road in Kings Canyon National Park: the River Road in Cedar Grove. National Park Service

  Show on map

Scenic sights

• The WatchtowerPeak · 8,973 ft · 1.6 mi from camp

  A peak near Lakes Trail.

  Show on map
• Panther PeakPeak · 9,049 ft · 1.7 mi from camp

  A peak near Alta Trail.

  Show on map
• Tokopah FallsWaterfall · 1.9 mi from camp

  Tokopah Falls, also known as Tokopah Valley Falls, is a 1,200-foot cascading waterfall in Sequoia National Park, California. Wikipedia

  Show on map
• Sherman Tree ViewViewpoint · 2.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Congress Trail.

  Show on map
• Eagle ViewViewpoint · 3.7 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Trail of the Sequoias.

  Show on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Old Lodgepole Road Winter TrailSkiing and snowshoeing · 3-4 Hours · 0.1 mi from camp

  This old road connects the Lodgepole Visitor Center with the General Sherman Tree. National Park Service

  Show on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.