Lodgepole Campground is two miles (3 km) from the Giant Forest sequoia grove and 21 miles (34 km) from the Sequoia National Park entrance. This large, popular campground is ¼-mile from Lodgepole Village along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River. Lodgepole Campground is in a lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042 m). In summer, the free Sequoia Shuttle to Giant Forest stops within the campground. Campground Information In summer, this campground has 214 sites for tents, RVs, and trailers. In fall and spring, there are 16 walk-in tent sites and a limited number of RV sites. The fee per night is $22. In 2019, campgrounds may open later than planned because of deep snow and hazard trees. Check the campground schedule for opening dates and updates. There will be no scheduled first-come, first-served camping this year, and reservations are strongly recommended after May 22. Reservations are available from May 22 to September 24, 2019 and are strongly recommended. Camping outside of these reservation dates is first-come, first-served. In fall, the RV sites are in the large, central parking area and not in campsites. No fire rings are available. RV Information Lodgepole Campground has sites for RVs up to 42 feet (12.8 m) long. When making on-line reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV. The campground has a dump station and a water station, but these are closed from mid-October to mid-May, depending on the weather. The campground has no hookups. Generators are allowed between 8 - 11 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Amenities and Services Lodgepole Campground has:
Summer services nearby include a market, deli, gift shop, showers, and laundry at Lodgepole Village. Other Information You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks. Pets are permitted within the campground, but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations Reservations: You may make reservations starting six months in advance of the date you would like to camp. Site reservations are available online at recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777). For customer service, call (888) 448-1474. There is potential to have heavy snowpack in the campground in early spring. If the park is unable to open all or portions of the campground that could affect your reservation, the park will help you find a different campsite in a different park campground at no additional cost. For updated information please contact Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks at 559-565-3341. View the campground map below or download our printable version. 
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Last updated: April 18, 2019