Great little place to camp but I would not recommend going during labor day or any holiday weekend for that matter. It gets extremely busy and overcrowded.
A lovely campground, simple but well laid out and if youre not by the entrance it is very quiet. The staff at the campground and store were helpful and friendly.
Great place. We were at campsite 46. Good shade and right across from the river.
The campground has incredible views and offers some privacy from neighbors. Great location for getting around in sequoia and kings canyon. We went in mid June and did not have any bear sightings. Would definitely stay here again. Bathrooms however were not always the cleanest.
Great place for campers.Only bathroom around in off season.
Absolutely gorgeous experience. Highly recommend. Our campsite was number 85 with parking right next to it. The restrooms were extremely close with a water pump also within walking distance of our camp. We went in late July so the river was very small. Still very refreshing with many people in swimwear in it. Their is a little trail, Tokopah trail, that’s very doable. The end has a small waterfall with a gorgeous view. In total we saw over 8 deer, countless chipmunks and squirrels, a handful of bats at night and 1 bear very early in the morning. The park ranger was close by and scared them off for us. Definitely hoping to come back next year!
Just a walkup store. Well stocked. OK prices. Great service
Loved the place. We took the spot 128 at the very end of the campground and it was really good, right next to the river and close to the wilderness. Quiet and feels private. We stayed there on June 7. During the day it was very warm even hot, but at night the temperature dropped to 10°. Theres a trail to the Tapokah Falls. Best to go early in the morning when its not crowded. We went at 7am.
Great campsite. Missing firewood but the location made up for it.
I visited here in September. This is a great location to enjoy many trekking trails with giant sequoias. The uphills can be a bit tough because of the high altitude and thin air. The campsite is clean and cozy. Most of the river was dry, but some parts were still flowing, in September. There were bees and flies during the day, so a pop-up canopy with a mesh sidewall would be useful. I also saw a bear walking around. There was a day during our stay when the toilets ran out of water and the campground restrooms were closed from dusk till dawn. (You can use the restrooms outside the campground.)
Beautiful area. Friendly staff. Bear Management came for a visit after a scary 2:45AM bear adventure. The largest CA Bear I have ever seen. Earlier in the evening, a full sized female had visited the campground multiple times. The middle of the night bear, was easily twice the size or the earlier bear, and bumped our PopUp trailer as it walked by shaking us hard. Also, sniffing our set up. So glad all of our food, scented items were safely in the bear box. The neighbors shade structure had been bit ripping a 2’x3’ hole and leaving drool everywhere. We had paw prints that were huge.Cool deer family the rest of the days. Chickaree’s are adorable but do not feed. Marmots are cute destroyers.Gorgeous hikes.In July ‘22 the River is very low. I could sit in the middle of it and my head was out of the water. The falls are a low trickle.Make sure your fire is completely extinguished. The KNP Complex fire burn scar surrounds the campground.Note, showers, grill, and visitor center are all closed in ‘22.Bathrooms need to be cleaned. We had no toilet paper, nor soap in the loop across the bridge. I’m thinking it is a lack of actual employees.
Just s short visit. No rooms/service. Pleasant location.
One of my most favourite campsites!! Such a quaint spot in the middle of the National Park. Can get very busy but expected, sites are well equipped and spaced apart. Flush toilets and showers available nearby. Definitely pack your food away as bears are around
We were just in the parking for Tokopah falls trailhead, looked clean.
Stayed at site 134 and had an amazing time with my family. The scenery was beautiful, and enjoyed a few animal encounters. The tent-only loops are void of RVs and their generators, and are generally quiet and peaceful. I wish we could have stayed longer. Mid-July weather was warm but pleasant. Around 80F during the day but felt cooler with tree shade in abundance. Bugs were not an issue, but bear activity is high so never leave anything with a scent unattended. Bears were heard roaming through the campground nightly. We followed the campground rules regarding food storage and washing, and had zero issues. Hope to be back next season.
Great campground!Clean flush toilets ! Beautiful river sound and view!But DANGER of bears! We had bear coming to our campground while we were having our dinner at around 8. Pretty massive …please be aware of this
Tokopah falls had substantial flow. Hike was beautiful for sure.
I expect Campground of $30/night to be better maintained by @recreaction!
We loved this campground!!!! Beautiful scenery and the campsites are decent sized sites with bear boxes and cement slab for parking. We had a water spiket by our site that was shared with others and the bathrooms were nice and pretty close to our site. This campground is further in when arriving at Sequoia Park so plan so.e drive time to get to it but absolutely worth the drive. Also there are a few trail heads that begin here. Oh and dont get to the site too late as the store to buy firewood closes pretty early. We arrived around 7pm and it had already closed. Wish we had had more than one night to spend here!
Very nice campground right next to the river, visitor center, showers, market, and shuttle stop. We saw 2 bears near the campground on our last trip. If possible, try and get sites in the upper loops (80-120), there is more shade and privacy there, plus a lot of those sites are right on the river. The other sites in the campground are kind of close together and have less shade.A few notes: Most sites only have room for one car, so if traveling with a group you might need to use the overflow parking. The extra parking is close by though. Also a lot of the sites can only fit one big tent, or 2 smaller ones. The showers are not available right now and may be down until 2022, the river is right there though and it feels great on a hot day. As I said before we saw bears very close to campground so be sure to put your food in the bear lockers, however dont worry about the bears, they are all black bears and are not a threat to people, no one ever gets attacked by a bear at Sequioa. Lastly, you are allowed to gather fire wood around the campsite as long as its not still alive, in fact they encourage it to help clean up the dried wood, so you might not need as much wood.Enjoy.
Absolutely gorgeous! The camp grounds are clean, near boxes at every camp space. Bears spotted in camp almost every day. The roads are very narrow so give yourself plenty of time to drive up slowly and carefully. Yield to busses and big RVs enjoy the beautiful drive. We spotted a bobcat at night when returning home. It was a beautiful creature! Bathrooms were clean and well cared for. Visitors were a bit inconsiderate and parked wherever they felt like and many foreign visitors had no respect personal for personal space. See the Giant Forest before its gone 😞
We were at site #83. It’s close to the creek and was very peaceful. Dedicated parking spot which is very close to the campsite ( so you don’t have to lug your gear around all that much). This was our first time camping and there were no hiccups. There were enough people on the campgrounds to feel safe but the sites were spaced out as well such that it didn’t feel crowded.
Beautiful, serene, relaxing! No cell service which adds to the relaxation factor. Market nearby has food and firewood. Very convenient that the shuttle stops here as well.
Quiet and conveniently located inside the National Park. Great spaces with big areas for tent and rig. Very clean, bathrooms on site but no showers. Beautiful night sky and fire pits. 🔥
Site 143/144 specifically. These two are so close they should be a group site not individual. Very disappointing. Firepit is under 10ft away from neighbors tents. Parking is 6ft from neighbors tents. If I set up my tent it would be 10ft from neighbors as well.
Beautiful campsite. Lovely layout with bathrooms and water. Sites are spacious and unique. Every spot seems special. I camped here while on bike tour. Was there Memorial Day weekend. Very cold, no water or bathrooms open and snow on the ground. Camped for free because site was open but no one was around. Tall pines make it feel like you’re really somewhere in the wilderness.
Great campsite in Sequoia in terms of distance to all of the trails abs sights. Campsites are way too close together and tightly packed together. We were stuck between two large families with very little area or privacy to ourselves. Have heard some of the other loops are better.
One of the best campground spots we have ever had! Upper loop is completely different than lower. I would not recommend the lower. Our site was right on the river and was so much fun. Flush toilets and sinks in the bathroom which was nearby. Bear bins at each site. Water right at our site. Would absolutely return and recommend! Showers were still closed.
Awesome. Love it. Amazing.. We saw bears, deers, and the melodic sound of the rushing river was great.. The park rangers were wonderful and very welcoming. There were a lot of options for activities including volunteer programs and hikes. Kids love it..
We loved staying here and somehow got an amazing spot last minute (one week before the trip in August)! Highly recommend staying on the upper loop side of the campsite and (if you can) booking one of the waterfront sites (I believe sites 122-134 were the closest, we were in 119 which was great as well). There is a waterfall and river running alongside the sites, a 2hr round trip trail that runs behind the campground w/ a cool waterfall at the end, and free shuttles that take you to all of the nearby attractions. We saw a bear on our hike through crescent meadows and lots of other cute little critters all around the park. One tip for this site - bring your own hand soap!
Beautiful views from the site! Big sites with picnic tables, food storage containers, and plenty of room. The bathrooms were shut down when we got there, but Portapottys were available. The next morning they only unlocked the womens restroom and locked the Portapottys. The visitors center showers were not open (seasonal or dependent on drought). Shuttle available to different locations.
Love this campground! Your experience really depends on which site you get, so make sure to log in and reserve as far in advance as possible. My favorite sites are the hike in tent sites right along the river. Not too long of a walk, and gives some separation from the more crowded sites near the road. This campground is full of beautiful tall old growth trees, which is why i like staying here above the other campgrounds in the park. Conveniently located to the Giant Forest, General Sherman tree/trail and congress trail and other main park attractions. Make sure to bring your own hand soap to the bathrooms, and use your bear locker!
Lodge pole campground is ideal for families, this place has it all you need for a car camping experience.Bathrooms are clean and well kept.Our site had enough space for 4 tents, comes with a picnic table, fire ring and bear locker.The camp store has all you need, souvenirs, wood, laundry and the showers take 1 dollar in quarters only, for a 5 minute shower, stays open until 9pm, we went at 8:40pm, no lines, easy in/out.The creek running trough the campground is great to cool off after hikes, children like to swim there.There is a short hike to waterfalls from the campground
Wow this place definitely earned 5 stars from myself my husband and the rest of the family. Thank you again for Yelp for helping me find the perfect site for our camping needs. Originally I had reserved site 101 but then I cancelled and when I went back to reserve it, it had already been taken... so I was able to look on the site map and read other reviews to see what would be a great location to stay at, and site 134 was highly recommended. Boy did we make the right choice...first off 101 does have a great view and location next to the creek, but its more or less ideal for just a couple trying to get away with not as much space as 134 had. We had so much more room to roam around in at 134 and theres a lot of extra space for additional tents for a larger group. It was nice to be able to cross over the rocks and have a little secluded area along the creek to relax and get your feet wet.The only downside is the store charges a lot more than other campsites that we have been too for just a few pieces of wood so next year when we head up were going to bring an axe so that way we can get some extra firewood on our own without having to pay 11 bucks for a box of 6 pieces of wood, lol. Any recommendation for future Camp goers that want to stay at Lodgepole, you definitely need to reserve a spot at least a week to two weeks in advance and it is nice and convenient to do this all online instead of driving up and realizing theyre completely full! But if you dont get to select the location or site online and you get lucky to have a spot... the entire Campground is just extremely well cared for, and gorgeous all around. I look forward to next year camping at this same Campground!!!
Beautiful site on the river! Lodgepole campground is spread out, our site was right on the river within a short walk - 1/4 mile from the general store, visitor center and showers. The pay showers are fine. There is a shuttle that can take you to most of the park destinations. Since we had our dog with us - we had to get up early and beat the crowds. This was easily done, out by 8am. Drove to the National Forest and was able to hike with the dog there. Great trails and amazing trees. Be forewarned - the southern route into the park has a length limit of 22 feet - with good reason - the pretzel road. The road is steep with many hairpin turns.
I was glad to see a large parking lot for backcountry hikers and day hikers. No cell or 5g service at all, which is expected... but only one pay phone works, and not that well. Glad I took the twin lakes trail head.
Beautiful campground! Spots are kind of close though. We were at site 46 right on the river. Didnt see any wildlife unfortunately. Will definitely be coming back! Ranger Jeff did a cool program in the evening about parasites.
Lodgepole camp ground is my familys favorite camp site in Sequoia national park. It has an elevation close to seven thousand feet, make it cool even in mid summer, the river running through it provided excellent play area for kids, also a cooling pool for serious hikers. Last not least, it has shower, laundry, and hot food.
Awesome campground in the park. Lots of space and pretty quiet. Nice hiking and river right from camp. It has an AWESOME store next to the visitors center (a medium walk, or short drive away from most sites) with showers, laundry, general store, and small grill restaurant. Would definitly stay here again. Pretty quick drive to many attractions, though far away from kings canyon attractions.
This is an amazing place to stay!Right by the river and surrounded by the amazing forests!You should be ready to see bears and prepare yourself and your stuff appropriately…bear boxes are provided.
Great selection of food and clothing, although the grill had just been closed for the season. They had a decent selection of frozen food and a microwave. The prices on everything varied widely. I purchased a hat and shirt for $24, good quality. Cant beat that. The staff were pleasant and helpful.
We were able to get a campsite thebday it opened for the 2019 season. They had to cut down a lot of trees which left it very exposed. Good news is you can use the down trees for fire wood. The market and showers are walkable as well as the shuttle stop. Overall a great place to stay and close to everything.
This is the best campground in Sequoia. It is very central to everything and is beautifully located next to redwoods and a river. There is a great hike to a waterfall from the campground and there are free shuttle buses that take people to the general sherman tree from the campground. The campground also has a general store, and coin showers. The toilets in the campground are flush toilets and are kept very clean. There is plenty of overflow parking for people who have more than the allowed cars at their campsite. Each site has a bear box, and all smellables and food must be stored in the bear box at all times. Keep that in mind when packing food and coolers. The bear box is about the size of 2 coolers and a few grocery bags. The campground does have extra bear boxes scattered around, but they may be in use by someone else.
One of the best camping I have experienced. The campground is very nice with hot showers and flush toilets. Very memorable camp fires with wood we were allowed to collect. We saw a bear 50 ft form our tent and have deers coming by in the morning. Stream nearby where kids can play.
Great campground with water running right through it. Its a fork of the river, but more the size of a creek, really, with a waterfall at the top of it. Parking is a little limited - only one spot per site - but theres overflow parking at the bottom. Very friendly staff. Ill definitely stay here again.
Great campground and even spaced as well. You dont feel like youre on top of your neighbor. It gets chilly in the fall, but what can you expect at 6900 feet in elevation? He stars are especially beautiful at night. Definitely make a reservation before you go!
We camped in site 74 at Lodgepole, mid-September 2018. This site has a bit of a downhill walk from the parking spot and its near the stream that runs through the camp. There are restrooms nearby but the showers are a longer walk or drive to the general store at the entrance. You can see the bridge not far away. There is a picnic table and a fire pit. The tent-pad was large enough to fit our REI Kingdom 8 tent with the vestibule not fully deployed and there were trees suitable for our hammock. This was nice because many of the tent pads at the campground looked somewhat smaller than site 74. The bear box was easily large enough to fit our two 48qt coolers, several bags of groceries, trash bag, camp stove, and odds and ends that might smell tasty to a black bear. We heard a bear rattling the doors on our neighbors bear box in the middle of the night once but we never saw any bears. It was a great spot to visit Crystal Cave, the Sentinel tree and General Sherman. Grants Grove is at the other end of the park but it was the prettiest Sequoia grove and well worth the drive. There was a free-range cow walking along the side of the Generals Highway at one point so watch your speed around those bends. All in all - really nice camping.
Amazing campground, right next to lodgepole visitors center with post office, payphones, showers, restaurant and camp store/gift shop. One of the most beautiful sites Ive ever stayed at especially if you can get one along the riverbank. Close to general Sherman area, giant forest museum area, and tunnel log area. Youll probably need a reservation during peak season but you might get lucky like I did checking for cancellations a few days before.
This is one of the best places to camp. Ever. It is beautiful. It is quiet. You can hear nature and get rid of all of your worries. This is the first time in seven years that my entire family will be going up. Im incredibly excited because this is my calm place. Coming here is on of the best feelings in the world. The campsites are good. They provide hot showers and bathrooms that arent that far away. There are deer, bears, chipmunks, squirrels, woodpeckers and of course mosquitoes, but dont let them dampen your spirits. The rivers are beautiful and amazing. There is nature everywhere. The air is clean and fresh. I saw a California Quail up there for the first time. But make sure to put your food in the bear box.10/10. Would do anytime I possibly could. Please be courteous and clean up. All of us want to have an amazing time up at this beautiful escape.
June 2019, Lots of downed trees, so you are safe, but now more exposed. 4 nights & only had one bear in my campsite, it happens fast, so never assume. I think the bear was Tame, as it had a collar on it. No hand Soap in the bathrooms. Not much room or any level spot for a tent. Great location for the shuttle, Burger joint, Quarter showers and ice cream. No Privacy as all sites are close together. Tables and fire rings are old and in need of replacement. Bear proof storage at each campsite which is a plus, as most people wont walk to a shared storage.
Very busy in the summer. The campgrounds are very clean and accessible. In the summer reservations can be difficult to get. There is a general store close to the campground. Public shower are also available (1$/3minutes). Close to every major site at Sequoia. The shuttle stops there too.
Lodgepole, we miss you! This is hands down one of our favorite places that weve ever camped.. we visited right before season open (end of May), so it was the ideal (not too packed) place to camp for three nights. Because it was pre-season however, just a note that some of the camp sites were not fully cleared yet. Not a big deal but good to be aware of. We stayed directly next to the river, and were a 2-minute walk to the facilities, which were well-maintained by the Park Rangers. We were also a 5-10minute walk to the Visitor Center and market (with hot showers)!- Believe it was around $20/night to camp - not certain.- We arrived early in the morning and were able to secure a site unreserved near the water.- Easy to locate & well-marked turnoff.- Clean bathrooms, flush toilets, a dedicated dish wash station in the same location.- Market nearby has everything you need in a pinch, plus a small cafe, hot showers, and (very slow) wifi.- Plenty of cleared space to set up a tent. Be warned that the earth is a little rocky here so you may need to check pole positioning first.- Dedicated fire pit at each place.- Lovely view of the beautiful river and amazing trees.We love this place so very much, and cant wait to visit.. just an idyllic trip with considerate fellow campers.
Lovely place in the woods along the river. Nice trails depart from this campground. One leading to the Sherman tree with the ability of spotting bears (yes, we were lucky). One other trail goes to a waterfall. Nice place, good accomodation, good facilities.
Actually I visited early morning. So palce was closed.But got my h information outside of premises. Actually i wanted maps.Fortunately, they had kept many information around with many pictures on many walls, hoarding, postures etcAnd some of them had QR codes for downloading maps as wellSo, I got what was needed, what i required.Thanks to this place.
Wonderful campground to stay at especially if you need to get acclimated (just over 7,000 feet) before you tackle some of the awesome high elevation hikes in the area. There are even showers, flush toilets, visitor center, small grocery, and a few snack bar type restaurants. Its the true center is Sequoia NP.
Nice campground. There is a nice stream running along the camp ground that is good for wading in on hot days. We saw a bear and three or four deer in the short time we were there. The was a bathroom with showers so that was nice as well.
Large campsite at close proximity to less populated trails. Not all campsites are open at the same time and bathroom access is not closely available to most sites. Showers are located at the visitor center which may require you to walk a bit or take your car.It may not be a convenient campsite, but its landscape and cleanliness of facilities makes up for it.
Camping is $22 as of July 2018 and deer may visit you at night like it did to us when we were there. Close to everything and has market, shower, visitor center and a shuttle bus to other important points of interest in the park. There is a river with absolute clarity of water where we did some skinny dipping providing a respite from the hot baked sun of July in the Sierras
Great campsite and visitor center. Beer prices are decent but surprisingly firewood was $10 per small bundle, but overall still a great a experience. Appreciate all who keep Sequoia great
Definitely a beautiful area, with huge trees, lots of hikes and places to swim along the river. My only complaint is that the camp sites are really close together. Other than that i will for sure camp there again.
Really amazing experience, the campsites are all very clean and taken care of, bathrooms were nice, park rangers, bear management, and waste management were all very helpful and kind. So much wildlife, a group of deer were grazing right outside the tent. I would recommend this to everyone.
A perfect camping spot to appreciate the majestic beauty of this incredible place.Has a beautiful river flowing right next to the loop, flushing toilets, a bear box at every campsite and heaps of firewood.Showers and supplies at the visitor center just down the road.We stayed a week, but we could have stayed for a month.
Showers closed for the whole season and toilets were grim. Bears very active at night. If Id known this beforehand Id have just dispersed camped instead.
Last minute Memorial Day camping trip, showed up Friday morning around 7am. Got a great spot next to the river. Amazing sights and sounds. Lodgepole store is nearby which has showers and a laundromat. Abundant wild life, and about 3 miles away from the Sightseeing.
My group only had the chance to swing through this campground as we toured Sequoia. That being said, I grew up in big RVs and this area did have good turnarounds for larger rigs on the portions I saw. I cant say the same for all the roads leading here, but its always nice to know there is a decent place to find level ground at the end of the journey.
Quiet site. Had to walk from a nearby parking spot to the campsite. Covid restrictions meant no showers at the visitor center or laundry but that’s to be expected. Nearby hikes are Tokopah Falls trail just a short walk to the end of the campgrounds and the Lodgepole to Sherman Tree Trail which is near the amphitheater.
Solid campground. Packed in tight but no hook ups so RVs are quiet. Really enjoyed the Ranger program at the amphitheater. Showers are 75 cents for 3 mins, so scrub quick!
We love our National Parks! Had a great time camping. Rangers communicated well with campers. Great hikes right from camp. Fun campsite near river. Lots of wildlife.
Best camping in Sequoia. The farther back your site is, the more likely you are to get a bear visit. Also the campground is river adjacent which makes for great swimming. About a mile behind the campground on a connectioning trail is a large seasonal only waterfall.
Amazing campground with wonderful scenery, trails, a river and super nice rangers. Depending on your location, ground can be pretty tough for tent anchors. Follow all safety and food storage instructions for bears, they are very present. Heard one break a car window on a previous visit and last visit, rangers had to shoot one with rubber bullets to drive it away.
Lodgepole is one of my favorite places to go in Sequia National park. The sites are spaced out nicely and there is even a market just a few steps away and has all of the campground essential just in case you may have forgotten anything. Lots of trail heads are nearby and there are lots of landmarks close by as well, have fun!
Great place to stay. Impressive bathrooms for a campground and we got a spot right by the river. Its near everything youd wanna be close to if its your first time
Been going here since I was a kid and now take mine. There is so much to see here! Can hike, fish, take shuttles to various sites, visit Crystal Cave, etc. Lodgepole has showers, laundry facilities, library, post office, visitor center and a well stocked store with an eatery attached that has ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, etc. If you forget something, lose something or simply run out you can usually find here. Pricey of course but they are the only shop around! For those with RVs they do have a waste station and water to fill up your tanks. There are no hookups at any of the sites. There are bathrooms in campgrounds and they are clean and kept well stocked with TP.
Great campground! Well positioned to see General Sherman and the Forest museum. Plus they are working on the roads just below the museum so recommend the Lodgepole. There is also a great campstore that carries everything you need along with a laundry, showers and cafe. Hiked from the General Sherman to the musuem whuch was about 2 1/2 miles. Gorgeous and saw just spectacular Sequoia.
Great place for family camping and if you want to be by all the activities and stores. Not a place for people looking to rough it and have privacy. Camps are pretty close togther. Other then that the surroundings are beautiful. Also to save some cash you can stop at a place on the way up to the park and buy firewood. Its pretty expensive at the store by lodge.
I enjoyed this campground a lot. Its right next to a river and was a good respite from the cold mountain (it still got very cold here at night). Can imagine the campsite being pretty brutal during the summer. Not a lot of shade.
The market center is pretty nice. We got some firewood and some popcorn. They have some amenities. The only raw meat you can buy to cook is bacon, but I guess that makes sense.
This place was really nice and close to the water walking distance of 2-4 minutes. But we did have a incident since we are so close to the water we heard a bear and it was right there by the water but I am sure that is common. Other than that we had a blast!
Campsite 118 was really close to the restroom, but kind of on a hill. There were a couple of small flat spots for tents, nice fire pit and table/bench, food storage box. Ok site, but small.
Love Lodge Pole! My first visit was 1962, and all thru my childrens growing years we spent every summer vacation here. The first time we took our two oldest children to Kaweah Falls they were 2 and 3 years old.You cant ask for a more beautiful place to camp.LOVE IT!
Weve been there just for the food on our trip to the Sequoia National Park. Tasty burgers, huge selection of drinks and friendly staff. Additionally a small store to grab something for the longer way back to the city!
Always the best place in Sequoia National Park. Rangers and staff are WONDERFUL. Great showers and laundry room. Beautiful views. My favorite place to find peace and relaxation. 🥰
Very nice and quiet campground! We arrived late and had luck that one reserved spot was still empty and we could use it.Coin showers are at the lodge where you also find washing machine and a shop.
We stayed at campground site #183 and it was a perfect spot! Far enough away from other campers but still walking distance from the local trails! Can’t wait to return to this campground this summer!
Beautiful place to camp. All scented items must go in the bear box in campsite. Only drawback is that it was very noisy at night with music playing late into the night and no ranger patrol.
Love this camping ground. Camping spots are placed in a way that blends in with nature and you have needed amenities such as fire pit, dining table, food container (inaccessible to bears) and clean bathrooms every 50m.
I have been coming here for over 14yrs. Great campsites, though full year around. Marketplace has a good selection of any last minute needs from food to gear and love their beer selection!
Loved it because we were allowed to eat our home made sandwiches inside a coffee shop, thanks to the very nice lady who owned it. The area was also picnic friendly outside, however there was snow at the time of my visit.
Great campground in a central location within Sequoia national park. We camped by the river so no mosquitoes! Easy walking distance to the welcome center and store.
Best camping location in Sequoia NP
Just spent 4 days here and we had a blast. Its kid friendly, the sites are great, the store has EVERYTHING you might need, and the Rangers are friendly and helpful. Cant recommend this enough.
Showers, laundromat, and market for campers. Use the showers only if you absolutely need to though. Water was cold, stalls were dirty, and faucets were falling apart, but theyre some of the only showers in the park.
If youve already visited Yosemite and want to look up more, then Sequoia trees are for you. They are quite impressive. Tent camping or RC camping or minimal camping, the lodgepole market does have cooked food and easy to prepare food. The Crystal Cave tour is a drive down past the General Sherman tree and worth the experience. At night, after youre done BBQing and your firepit is dying, all the stars show up. Amazing experience overall.
Best site in all of Sequoia. Central to all sites including General Sherman, Visitors Center, market, etc.Check generator rules for your specific site - generators create noise but are helpful if you have one - could be good or irritating.
This is a great place to stop, whether its for a picnic or for camping. Very nice sites and all the services you need including a food court, general store, NPS visitor center, laundry, and showers.
Really good place to stop before going on trails or exploring the area. Theres food, souvenirs, maps and restrooms.
Lovely camping experience. Great access to water and lavs, nice store. Great access to trails. It is 7000 ft, so expect to be winded.
Its a beautiful place to camp. Its a little cramped with close sites. Each site has a metal bear box for food and the parkinlots have trash cans. There is a center and a market right next to the campsite.
Good campground with all the facilities. Next to river and good hikes. Showers can get busy in evening so plan accordingly.
Loved it! Will definitely be back.
Great camp ground with beautiful scenery. There is a nice hiking trail near by that leads to a waterfall. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Attention ! For motorhomes from 33 feet length or 10 feet height not suitable. Very narrow passages and low-hanging branches that scratch the motor home. There is also a lack of signposting for the middle areas. It seems to be a very bad managment.
Loved this place and the environment its located in the trees are just serene and the people working the main store and the check in booth for the camp ground were the friendliest people... I was a lil disappointed about all the fallen trees around the campground it gave it a not so green happy clean environment but the sites were trash free smelly free and so were the facilities
I didnt take any photos here, but I was impressed when I walked in. Ive camped in a ton of places over the years, this had one of the biggest convenience stores at the camp site Ive seen. It was pretty cool.
The camp grounds are nicely setup in-between beautiful pine trees. There is even a refreshing waterfall at the end of the camp grounds.
Place was crowded with only one checker. She was very nice but overwhelmed as it took forever to check out with a long line!
Nice enough campground with decent amenities. Right on usable nice trails along a river. Its Sequoia... Its awesome. Just go.
We camped at site 41, its a bit of a hike of you have gear, but was otherwise quite for a national Forest campground. Of note, we were here in October, so the crowd may be a bit different.
Beautiful. Tight spaces for my 40 foot diesel pusher motorhome but the camp sites are laid out nicely. No electric, all dry camping.
Beautiful place for hikes and camping. Want to go back. Theres a market with small bites, showers and several trails that are worth checking out.
Best place to camp at Sequoia National Park. Clean bathrooms with flushing toilets. The river runs right through the middle of the campground.
Amazing and well equipped campsite with a market store where you get everything from charcoal to grocery. Also has hotwater restrooms to have a fresh bath along with pay phones
Amazing place. If you wake up at 4 - 5 in the morning you can have breakfast with some polite brown bear. I hope to return soon
During the summer a great place to stop when visiting the great Sequoias! During the winter it is nice to have a place to grab some snacks when visiting Woverton snow park.
Good selectuon out in the middle of nowhere. Only one cashier for 50 people. 35 mins to check out
Already a winter wonderland, given the little footprints in Sequoia the whole area could be for yourself on any given day!
Sequoia is great place to visit, but Lodgepole campground sucks. The sites are on top of each other and some are directly across the street from the store parking lot.
Absolutely stunning campground. Close to the beautiful creek flowing by and lots of bear paws to take pictures :) (Stow away your food in food lockers!)
Loved it here. Walking distance to the shop and showers. Helpful Rangers. And even with a full campground bathrooms remained clean.
Beautiful Place to stay for a weekend camping close to the river, waterfalls, very convenient free shuttle bus to most of the sightseeing and point of interest .
Staff is awesome! The building is well maintained. You can literally get something for everyone here and food. 100% recommended.
Super nice area. Nice and cool under the trees. Cool spot to chill or go for a nature walk and explore. Cant go wrong there.
One of the best campgrounds Ive stayed at. Very nice setup, flat tent pads, and plenty of space between sites.
Almost everything closed due to Covid. We had to chose frozen food and heat it at the outside microwave tobe able to eat something since restaurant work certain hours and this place has everything closed.
Great facilities. Huge grounds but quiet. The camp store has everything youd need if you forgot something.
Just amazing camp ground, store and shower close by. Everyone is so nice just respect nature so we can all continue to enjoy it.
A bit overpriced, but they have basically everything you need. The burgers at the grill are passable, but they had the best gluten free burger bun Ive had.
The market was closing for the season. Took the hike in the area. Didnt use the campgrounds.
This place is absolutely beautiful. We had no problem finding a camp site and the hike to the falls is stunning.
Awesome spot. Theres a river and multiple trail heads in this camp ground. We tent camped and had one of the best spots.
Beautiful setting with nice hiking all around. Some trails were limited because of snow in late December.
Nice campground with facilities. Trail beside or hiking, just fun to be here in surroundings of great Sequoias.
We enjoy the tub bath underneath the bridge. It was so cool and refreshing and life time remembrance
Nice area in this area where you dont have much options. They are open till 8 which is a big relief esñecially when you want to grab something or nees to call as phone signal os an issue here.
Had a great time there for the labor day weekend! Prime location with easy access to other sights.
My first time there was about 1 month ago, it was such a beautiful place im going back tomorrow morning for 4th of July weekend. highly recommend Lodgepole Campground.5 STARS.
This may be the best campground in the area because it is so close to the best hikes and it is a short drive to the crowded Sherman Tree
Beautifully set. Clean. Conveniently located to visit all wonders of the Sequoia NP. Friendly and helpful rangers.
Here is where you get your provisions and suiviniers. There is lots of parking bit it is still wise to get here earlier. Planning should pretty much start you off here at this place.
Great place, the rennovations look gorgeous. Food is understandably pricey but nice to do laundry and shower after camping
Only stopped here for the restroom but it has a cafe/restaurant and plenty of souvenirs, etc. Looks like you can pay for showers in the summer.
Stunning camp ground conveniently located close to redwood forests. Deer grazing in camp ground. Bubbling stream runs next to long narrow camp grounds.
Nice place to visit. Surrounding trails are a dream come true.
So many neat things. Wonderful atmosphere, clean bathrooms, good selection of souvenirs, books and snacks.
So much fun and clean. I hope they can find a way to have access to a changing room or restroom.
Fun great time to spend with family and friends get out the city and enjoy natures trails
The campground is so beautiful. Its very clean and they have flush toilets.
Site #047
Words cant describe the feeling, the joy and definately the sense of peace that this place brings!!!!
Good place always loved the mountains the Rangers were very accommodating and helpful and it was one of the only places we could find snow this season
Perfection! Well maintained facilities and just the right amount of space between campsites.
Campsites are way too close to each other, theres a no fire policy (no charcoal grills allowed either)
An exceptionally beautiful campground with a river running right through it.
Closed for the winter. Ut the visitor center is open and has really great prices for a NP. 4 bucks for a slice of pizza.
Nice location. Spots are a little small for RVs. Felt like we were in a community camp spot.
It is a nice store/ gift shop with a good amount of camping and picnic supplies
Very convenient, good location, visitor center has marketplace where you can buy food. Would like to visit again
Would be 5 stars except you can see under the stalls in the bathrooms (like up to where you would sit) at the campsite.
NPS does the best job! Reliable and processional. Awesome place with at-hand wildlife encounters.
Very nice. Great amenities and great location. Such a beautiful and stunning area.
Excellent campground. Shady spots along the creek are the best.
Good campground. The stream and pools are excellent
Personal fire pits, parking space and you have enough personal space in the middle of motherfrickin nature! Had a great experience there🙌🏻
One star because evan thow it states open, only one loop of about ten sites open. All other loops closed. Many disappointed campers. Oct. 19, 2017
Cool campground with showers nearby. Place comes with a fire place and table. All great!
Great campground with running water and utilities! Right in the center of the park
Great little store to stock up on things you might have forgotten or to grab a snack or souvenir!
Nice place to camp and prepare for hiking
Fantastic place to camp. Firepits are nice. Right in the middel of nature
Looked like a cool place to camp. Large store with just about everything you might need.
Very beautiful place but watch out for bears
A small town during the summer. The employees are the best! Do stop by when your in the area!
Great selection of all things needed, both memorable and NEEDED items for being in the park.
The lodge is a great resource for campers. Good deli salads and Great beer selection.
Awesome convenience store great parking and close to trails and camp grounds.
Marker location at 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, is the mailing address, NOT the campground! The campground is at Lodgepole Village, much farther up the road.
I liked this place sooo much because my sons family come up here every year. The cortez family vacation. Funny thing is i dont see themu
Nice space. Food is surprising good and fast for a casual restautant at a national park.
Nice place. Good hikes. Parking could be a challenge.
Very nice campground. First time camping and will be back!
An oasis for all your needs and prices were between reasonable and the best deal in town.
Cool store if you need that sequoia gift or food to stock up for the night if camping
Loved it here. Quiet, beautiful area. 6700 ft. Into the mountains.
RV camping. Fantastic.
Loved it for the information available there in SEQUOIA National Park...
Snack bar is excellent and varied. Service beyond par. And of course, location location location...
Anything you need, food, coffee, raincoat, backpacks, shoes, socks, gloves, drinks, aspirin, jackets, and you can even rent snow gear.
Just great one can find everything we need even it you did not pack everything and prices are reasonable
Best place to camp near Giant Forest/General Sherman Tree.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Lodgepole Campground 2024:
Review №1
2023-10-10 13:25:19Had a great experience with this campground. Lot of space, firepit, parking space, camping table on the site and of course bear boxes. We were advised at the entrance that bear was spotted that day morning, we only saw a bear cub running over the road in the morning outside of the camp. Campground offers general store where you can buy everything your need for camping and cooking. Would definitely come back!
Review №2
2023-08-01 14:25:43This rating is for the bathrooms only, especially the one across from site 18 in the Lodgepole 1-22 campground. I dont know who is supposed to be cleaning these bathrooms but the womens is terrible. The toilets, sinks, floor all need to be cleaned and swept. Most women I heard walking in made comments about it. Please take pride in your work and do better.
Review №3
2023-07-22 17:06:04Most likely the best campground in California. Great location near beautiful spots: Tokopah falls, Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow, Crystal Cave, Gen Sherman Tree. This campground also has the general store and nature center. Hopefully they will open the showers and grill again soon. It’s a short drive from Wuksachi lodge, where you can buy hot meals if needed. Personally, I think the upper portion of this campground has the most beautiful campsite I have anywhere I’ve been.
Review №4
2023-07-27 19:25:28Amazing place. Campsites are all beautiful! This is not wilderness camping, There is a big market on location. Lots of people there but the spots aren’t overly crowded. Absolutely will go back.Tokopah falls was amazing and worth the hike!
Review №5
2023-10-14 21:24:21What rooms? Service? Exactly.This campground is smackity dab in the middle of See-quoi-a national park 🌲 Location is fantabulosimo. Be bear aware. Its right by the gift shop and the visitor center, but thats closed now. No showers (closed for the season). The turdlets were dirtaaayyyyy. Even for us people who are used to camp toilets 🚽 🪠 Weird bear lock. 🐻 There was a loud family who didnt follow quiet hours 😞
Review №6
2023-06-27 17:06:17This is by far our favorite campground in Sequoia. Lots of trails, and General Sherman and the giant forest are close and accessible by shuttle. Also, lots of wildlife to see. Tokopah Falls is nice trail...rigorous but our 7 year old can walk the entire way. Research before you get there. Depending on the winter, there may be very little or lots of water in the river. Also, this year (2023) the market is closed and the showers have been closed for the last few years. Hopefully everything will open up in 2024.
Review №7
2023-09-02 22:04:55The only good thing about this campground is its location and the fact that is served by the parks shuttle. Thats by all means the worst NPS campground we have been to during our one month roadtrip in the Western US. The toilets were filthy and definitely not enough to serve all those sites (we were in the loop where site 151 is). Furthermore, there are no showers on site, as the public ones in the market building were closed for the season (without any notice posted around the campground).
Review №8
2023-08-14 19:24:25The pressure on this place that is put on by the heavy traffic is bad. The lady at the gate was bitter. The market was overran, the campgrounds were heavily patrolled which I liked, but trash, trash, trash. People pack SO MUCH trash into their vehicles and just thrash the place. Again, music all day and night, BBQ, loud talking, where were the cops when the weed smoke started and the airsoft guns were going off? The people in this campground have no idea what they are doing when they book this place. Not impressed.
Review №9
2023-07-24 16:47:45Hands down the best campground we found while visiting the national parks. Perfect location with a store right next to it. Short hike to the Topokah falls. Highly recommended :-)
Review №10
2023-07-04 18:00:09Stayed at site 198. My only complaint is that there could be another bathroom in the loop. I was told there was a bear my site earlier, so when I woke up at 2am to use the bathroom the walk to the single bathroom in the loop felt pretty long.The bear boxes are a good size. I fit everything I needed with plenty of room to spare. Pictured is a 30qt fridge and a Bluetti EB70S. Tons of bear proof dumpsters around, so you dont have to walk very far to get rid of your delicious trash immediately.There is a fire pit that I didnt use. Plenty of room at site 198. It had some decent distance to the next site, but it is right next to a trailhead and the entrance to the loop, so dont expect privacy even if it looks tucked away by the rocks on the map. I slept in my truck but set up a tent just in case I got too warm.