Lodgepole Campground has over 200 sites.
Photo: NPS/Rick Cain
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Mile 0.5, Lodgepole Rd.
Lodgepole, CA 93262
Fees
Hours
Lodgepole Campground usually opens the Wednesday before Memorial Day. Winter closure occurs in phases. The Upper Loop closes in late September, Loops A and C log bridge sites close in mid-October, and Loops B and D close in early December.
Reservations
Lodgepole Campground reservations typically open in January and are available up to four months in advance of your stay. All sites are reservation only.
Make a Reservation →Directions
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.
Weather
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.
Accessibility
The Lodgepole Campground is fully paved. Parking: A central parking lot includes six designated accessible auto / van parking spaces that are moderately sloped. A comfort station is located next to the parking lot and provides accessible restrooms.
In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
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The campground can accommodate RVs approximately 40 feet (12 m) long (only 5 sites available for these longer RVs). When making online reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV.
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Free seasonal and holiday shuttle to Giant Forest with a stop at this campground.
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Campsites 62 and 63 are designated accessible and have accessible parking spaces, picnic tables that accommodate wheelchairs, raised grills, and level tent pads on firm and natural surfaces. There is a clear route from the tent pad to the barbecue grill, and a paved route to the accessible restrooms and accessible water spigot.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground