Photo: NPS/Rick Cain

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Lodgepole Campground

214 sites · $16–$32 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft

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About Lodgepole

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.

Photos

A tent in a flat area next to a vehicle
Lodgepole Campground has over 200 sites. · NPS/Rick Cain
A campsite with a picnic table, fire ring, and food-storage box
Each site at Lodgepole Campground has a picnic table, fire ring, and metal food-storage box. · NPS/Rick Cain
Vehicles near a kiosk in a forested canyon
When you arrive at Lodgepole campground, check in at the entrance kiosk. · NPS/Rick Cain

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Clear
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
39°F
Clear
Sunny
Thu, Nov 12
Day
58°F
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
Rain
Fri, Nov 13
Day
46°F
Rain
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow
Fri, Nov 13
Night
30°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow
Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
40°F
Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
30°F
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
46°F
Mostly Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical 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.

Rules

Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm Gates open/close at 12 pm on open and close dates. Check-in at 12 pm or later. Check out before 12 pm. If you have not checked in by noon on the second day of your reserved, your reserved site may be considered unoccupied and opened to new campers. Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.