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Giant Forest Museum: Open year-round. For hours of operation call: 1-559-565-4480. Housed in the historic market building at the old Giant Forest Village, the exciting exhibits in this museum offer an in-depth look at the incredible giant sequoias.

Beetle Rock Family Nature Center: Open for part of the summer call for days and hours of operation call: 1-559-565-4480. Fun hands-on activities for all ages. Across the Generals Highway from the Giant Forest Museum and down a short path toward the Beetle Rock viewpoint.

Lodgepole Visitor Center: Open daily early spring through late fall. For hours of operation call: 1-559-565-4436.Exhibits and a slide program on local geology and forest life, as well as wilderness permits, books, maps, and first aid. In summer Crystal Cave tickets are sold here.

Wilderness Permits: Permits are issued in the Lodgepole Visitor Center unless closed then self-issue outside visitor center. Call for hours of operation. 1-559-565-4408.

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Camping
You are in black bear country. Food storage is required all year-round. Use bear boxes located in each campsite. Tables, restrooms, drinking water, RV disposal stations; 6 people and 1 vehicle per site.

Lodgepole: Elevation 6700'. North of Giant Forest 2 miles. 214 sites. $20/day during summer reservation season, then $18/day.

Dorst Campground: Elevation 6800'. Opens mid-May, weather permitting. On Generals Highway, 8 miles north of Lodgepole. 204 sites. $20/day. Group sites available in this campground.

Reservation and other camping information...

Lodging

Wuksachi Village: Open year-round just 4 miles north of the General Sherman Tree.. Reservations: (888)252-5757; www.visitsequoia.com.

Other lodging...

Food/shopping

Wuksachi Village -  for information on hours and services at the village: 1-559-565-4070
Dining Room and lounge: Open daily. Hours vary depending on season. Dinner reservations recommenced. Four miles north of the General Sherman Tree.

Wuksachi Village Gift Shop: Open daily. Hours vary depending on season. Cross-country ski and snow shoe rental and snow play equipment for sale in winter.

Lodgepole Village: Next to Lodgepole Visitor Center. Usually open in late May through early October. Hours and services vary with the season. Call for information 1-559-565-3341.

Offering a market, snack bar, and deli. Supplies, bear canisters, gifts, sandwiches, hamburgers and ice cream. 

Laundromat (DNPS): Open daily spring through fall; closed in winter.
Next to market. Coin operated.

Showers (DNPS): Open daily spring through fall; closed in winter.

Post Office: Open year-round. Behind visitor center. Stamp machine 24 hours. Address mail to visitors: c/o General Delivery, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262.

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Picnic areas
Tables, pit toilets, fire pits with grills, and drinking water unless indicated. Not plowed in winter.

Halstead Meadow: On Generals Highway, 4 miles north of Lodgepole. No water.

Lodgepole: On Generals Highway, 1/4 mile north of Lodgepole junction. No fire pits or water.

Wolverton: Two miles north of the Sherman Tree via the Wolverton Road. This becomes an active cross-country ski and snowplay area in winter.

Pinewood: On Generals Highway, 1 mile north of Giant Forest Museum.

Crescent Meadow: On Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road, 2.6 miles from village. The road and picnic area close with the first significant snow. Restrooms, no fire pits.

Other picnic areas...

Crystal Cave

Tickets must be purchased at Lodgepole Visitor Center or Foothills Visitor Center at least 1-1/2 hours in advance; tickets are not sold at the cave. Open late spring through early fall. America the Beautiful  Passes do not apply. SNHA members get a 50% discount! Discovery Tours: Daily two-hour, in-depth tours through early September. Get to see this spectacular cavern in a small group. Limited to 12 people aged 13 & up. For information call 1-559-565-3759.

Crystal Cave Road is 15 miles from Hwy. 198/park entrance; then 7 miles to cave parking. Wear sturdy shoes for the steep 1/4-mile trail to the cave where the tours start. Bring a jacket for the 50-minute tour of this beautiful marble cavern (free loaner jackets are available); cave temperature is 50°F (9 degrees C). No strollers, tripods, backpacks, or baby backpacks; not wheelchair accessible. No buses, trailers, or vehicles over 20 feet long on Crystal Cave Road. Operated by SNHA. more...