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you want to be walking distance from Tokopah Falls and the General Sherman Tree and don't mind rustic, no-shower facilities.
Price
$32/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
200 campsites
Season
Open from mid-June t...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$32/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
200 campsites
Season
Open from mid-June t...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, 47050 GENERALS HIGHWAY, Three Rivers, CA, 93271, USA
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Learn more about alerts →you want to be walking distance from Tokopah Falls and the General Sherman Tree and don't mind rustic, no-shower facilities.
you need clean modern restrooms, hot showers, or a private, well-designed tent site like #168 or #184.
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Rated higher than 28% of graded campgrounds
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Context for the broader area surrounding Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Our ancient giant sequoias may seem invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.
Two highways enter the parks. Hwy 180 from Fresno leads east to Kings Canyon National Park, then continues 30 miles east to Cedar Grove. Hwy 198 from Visalia leads east to Sequoia National Park via Three Rivers. Inside the parks, Highway 198 becomes the Generals Highway, which connects 198 to 180. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180. In winter, the Generals Highway between the parks often closes. Chains may be required on park roads. No roads cross these parks east to west.
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Best season: summer. Summer provides the most reliable access and weather at Lodgepole—warm, dry days (typically 65–85°F) with cool nights (30s–40s) ideal for long hikes, seeing General Sherman, and fishing the Marble Fork at its peak. Trails to high-country lakes and the sequoia groves are fully accessible after snowmelt, making backpacking and day-hiking prime activities; note that afternoon thunderstorms are possible in July–August. Expect higher crowds and full sites on weekends and holiday periods, so reserve a Peak months: July, August, September, October Avoid: January, February, March, April
Open through early December; fall offers good access and pleasant weather for hiking.
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Lodgepole Campground, located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Each campsite is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food storage lockers. Flush toilets and potable water are available, but showers and laundry facilities were not operational for the 2023 season. Lodgepole Village, located 1/4 mile away, features a visitor center, market, and gift shop. However, the visitor center and showers have been closed during some seasons. Bear activity is common, and food storage rules are strictly enforced.
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Site #168 has been criticized for being in a drainage area, making it unsuitable for tents.
Site #184 is described as poorly designed, with no space for tents or chairs.
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Three hand-reasoned picks from nearby campgrounds — one per reason you might prefer it over this spot.

If Lodgepole feels crowded: Dorst Creek offers similar sequoia access with cleaner facilities and a dump station for RVs, just 8 km away.

If you want quieter and more primitive: Buckeye Flat is tent-only with river access and higher sentiment, trading amenities for a smaller, calmer setting.

If the source is too crowded: Stony Creek Sequoia has a camp store and central location between both parks, though only vault toilets.