Lodgepole Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- December 2 to May 19
- Sites
- 214 total · 214 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.6058, -118.7269
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. At an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042 m), the campground can be snowy in spring and fall. Lodgepole Village offers a visitor center, market, shower, and laundry facilities. In summer, ride the free Sequoia Shuttle. Many nearby trails are located here.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Lodgepole Campground free?
No. Lodgepole Campground charges $32.00. 214 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Lodgepole Campground?
Lodgepole Campground has 214 sites on record. 214 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Lodgepole Campground open?
The season on record runs December 2 to May 19. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Lodgepole Campground?
From either park entrance, take the Generals Highway to Lodgepole. Turn onto Lodgepole Road and pass Lodgepole Visitor Center and the market area. Beyond the market, look for a wooden kiosk building at the entrance to the campground.
What is the weather like at Lodgepole Campground?
This campground is at 6,700 feet (2,042 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer. Winters are cold and snowy.
What are the rules at Lodgepole Campground?
Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm Gates open/close at 12 pm on open and close dates. Check-in at 12 pm or later. Check out before 12 pm. If you have not checked in by noon on the second day of your reserved, your reserved site may be considered unoccupied and opened to new campers. Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees.
Nearby
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park0.1 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground5.0 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park5.1 mi
- BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND6.2 mi
- Stony Creek Campground7.2 mi
- STONY CREEK SEQUOIA7.2 mi
- UPPER STONY CREEK CAMPGROUND7.2 mi
- POTWISHA CAMPGROUND7.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
