Lodgepole Campground

This was an excellent campground. It is close to the giant forest, so you won’t need to go far from the campground to see the big sequoias, including the General Sherman. The campground was mostly peaceful and was nicely treed. The river at the campground was a nice place to hang out as well. Additionally, there was a store that sold many essential items and souvenirs. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience.

We stayed at this campground and had a great experience overall. The sites are spacious, and we were lucky to get one of the best spot site 135. I also noticed that sites 134 and 136 are excellent choices as well. Each site comes with a food locker, which is very helpful for keeping supplies safe from bears. The bathrooms were just okay and could definitely be improved; with better facilities, this place would easily earn a full 5 stars. As it stands, I’d rate it 4/5. The campground is only a few miles’ drive from the General Sherman Trail, making it a convenient base for exploring the park.

We spent 2 nights and 3 days at site #195. I was a bit concerned it might be noisy at night due to wild animals, but it was actually very quiet. Breathing in the fresh phytoncides made me feel both physically and mentally refreshed. Camping in the mountains surrounded by dense sequoia trees was incredibly healing. The kids were so happy as well. The only downside was the restroom—it wasn’t cleaned frequently and was quite dirty at times. Other than that, the location was perfect for visiting nearby attractions, and we especially appreciated the shuttle bus service that made it easy to get around. Park staff regularly patrolled the area, and if any campsite was left unattended with food or belongings outside, they would leave a warning note because of the potential danger of bears. It felt way too short to only stay for 2 nights. Since it’s a very popular campground, I’m planning to book earlier next time and stay longer. I would definitely recommend this campground to others!

Lodgepole Campground is beautifully located right in the middle of Sequoia National Park. The nature and atmosphere are fantastic, and it’s a large campground with lots of tents, not just RVs. General Sherman is only a few minutes away by bus, which makes it very convenient. The only downside are the amenities, which could be better, but apart from that it’s a beautiful place and a great base to enjoy Sequoia.

May 31st-June1st 2025: Our campsite was pretty decent. We were able to enjoy the sounds of the rushing waters nearby our campsite and hiking trails nearby. The weather was cool and occasional gusts of wind. Our neighbors were friendly. The weekend we stayed was nice and quiet, people seemed to adhere to campground rules. I do have a couple of issues to address; our campsite grill was broken, therefore we were unable to have anything cooking on the firepit. Luckily, we were innovative and managed to find something nearby. Most importantly, the biggest issue were the bathrooms. There were left dirty all weekend. My brother and arrived Friday and checked out on Sunday, the only time I saw anyone take out the trash was on the Friday we arrived. Since then nobody went in to clean or to even pick up. Overall, it was a nice weekend of camping, I recommend this campsite!

Our site was 2 in the A loop. Water was turned off and sites had little to no privacy. The shuttle was very useful, we did not have to drive our RV after arriving, and supplies in the market was not too overpriced. The best spot would be the sites along the river in the upper loop. Some sites along the river like 154, 165, 52, and 46 were also nice. BE warned that the river is very cold. Dump station has threaded hoses to fill up fresh water tank.

We got a last minute booking at site 131 and were pleasantly surprised. Parking is located directly in front of site. It is a very short walk uphill. We were able to fit a one 4p tent and one 2p tent side by side on pad. The restrooms are located above the site. It’s a short distance uphill as well. The restrooms have 4 stalls in the women, two sinks and are just okay on cleanliness. At night there are no lights in the restroom so I would suggest bringing a headlamp or lantern. Now the positives… the stream is located right across the road and the waterfall is a a short walk near site 127. Topokeah trail is a nice peaceful hike on the other side of the stream. We only went halfway and it was still beautiful. The is a good amount of space between the sites. The park rangers patrol through the sites and were helpful with all questions. The lodge market is located directly outside of the campsite. The restaurant had decent breakfast burritos and the store had most supplies if you forget anything. There are showers at the market but they were not clean and the restroom there only has two stalls. ||The site at night is super peaceful. You get to hear the water flowing and have an open view of the stars. I would definitely recommend and stay again in the future. Also the campground is located in the national park and offers shuttles to each site. Moro rock and general Sherman tree are less than a 30 min drive.

We set up my tent in site 4, which is a little uphill from the car parking lot. It was very close to the picnic table next site. The people in the next site were camping as a group and it was noisy when they having lunch or something. Other than that, it was a nice site with the store toilets close by.

We stayed two nights at this campground, starting on its opening night in mid-May, 2024. The most important thing to say about it is convenience, convenience, convenience. It is the closest campground to the major tourist attractions of Sequoia National Park. including the Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, etc. Plus, there's a stop for the frequent and free national park bus right in the campground. The site included a fire pit, picnic table, and a bear box. The tent sites, which we were able to use for our Class B, are relatively rocky. There are common bathrooms but no showers on-site. (See below). The campground is also adjacent to the Visitor's Center and a restaurant that also has pay-showers. Make your reservations early as this campground fills up fast! Only one strange thing to note. For the 2024 season, the campground opened a day before the Lodgepole Visitors Center did. Luckily, we picked up maps at the Foothills Visitors Center before driving up the mountain.

We love this place. We camped here 8 times. It's high on a mountain going up a stream. There are places to swim which is magical. The bathrooms are usable and near the campsites. Showers are open again at the restaurant area. We have had a bear in our site a couple of times, but they were harmless. Deer, stop by including young and old. Some with huge antlers. There are plenty of other animals. Tip- use food tents on the table to keep the bees away. You can burn any wood that is not alive. Graet way to accent the firewood. The restaurant is actually very good. Burgers, fries, salads, ice cream. The store has plenty of groceries and gear. Stop by the visitor center for some fun learnings. It's really hard to get reservations.

Great experience camping. The Good: All guests seem kind & friendly. Staff very nice & helpful as well. Loved the river running through camp and clear pools. Great hikes that you could access from the campground too! Liked that park rangers always drove around & kept place feeling safe. Market & amenities are great. Market has everything you need and may forget to bring from home, except wish they sold flip-flops, bc I forgot mine at home (lol). Use of generators allowed but hours very limited: 8-11am & 5-8pm. The bad: bathrooms where not cleaned well. Always had dirty floors and wet tissue all over. All showers in Women's facility were out of order except one, which was dirty. This is unacceptable since we pay to stay here and use these facilities, and this is a super busy campground. You had to wait in line for 1 shower. Also some bathrooms in the campground had no working lights at night. So u safe. This must be addressed! Wish they had wifi access so our group could communicate easier. But was nice to be off the grid. Otherwise was a wonderful time! If bathroom & showers were fixed this would be 5 star review!

Very beautiful and nice. I recommend going to either Heather lake or Emerald lake, they are good hikes and they are amazing to swim at. The bathrooms at the actual camp are not good at all, no light and they smell horrible, I recommend if you really need to poop, go along the right side of the museum to the bathrooms there. (I'm a guy and I only needed to go to an actual bathroom to poop, I just peed in the woods).

Been going for decades, it's a great camp. Was a shame losing a couple seasons of camping over Covid hysteria.

Highly recommend this campground for families! The river is easily accessible and fun for the kids to swim and fish. Campsites are well maintained and rangers are very approachable and friendly! We stayed in 202, which was very large and backed up to the forest, so the kids could play freely. Some of the sites are quite small, so I recommend looking at the map before booking.

Great spot. Just FYI the store and visitor center are closed as of 6/10/2023. It is under construction and does not look to be open anytime soon. No supplies are available at lodgepole camp ground. No wifi. The shuttle is working to Wukschi lodge (has WiFi) and Sherman's tree. You can gather fire wood but it has been raining lately and most is wet. I love this campground. It is beautiful.

My husband and I really loved our stay at Lodgepole Campground. It was my first time camping, so it was really important to me that there were flush toilets and a shower. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the showers nearby were shutdown during our visit, but we sucked it up. Luckily the bathrooms were still running - but heads up there are no lights! If it's dark out you should have your flashlight with you anyways, so it's not a huge concern - just more of an inconvenience. The campgrounds were very beautiful, surrounded by large trees and a clear night sky. We did like that it was a further drive into the park than some of the other campgrounds - it means higher elevation and larger trees! It was also a nice central point for sites across the park. From the campgrounds, there was a lovely, nearly empty, hike to the General Sherman tree, where we saw a mama bear and her two cubs! Of course you need to be extremely careful about any food or scented items - it all needs to be in the bear box provided. I was worried about the size of it but it actually ended up being plenty of space for us for 4 days. The market was a quick drive or even walk away for some sites. It had all the essentials in case you forgot anything (like us- we forgot an air mattress pump!). Prices are inflated of course, so try to come prepared. We visited frequently just to get bags of ice. I will say this though - the campgrounds were at limited capacity at the time due to COVID, but it seemed like instead of spreading people out, they just opened a small portion of the grounds. So for example, the 25% of people they could fit, would all me in about a quarter of the grounds, instead of allowing for better distancing by using the full area but still maintaining the 25% capacity. And some of the sites are fairly close together. I would definitely return and try to snag a spot by the creek!

My first time camping in over 20 years! I was kinda nervous... Lodgepole is the only campground in Sequoia NP with flush toilets and showers close by. This was a non-negotiable for me. There are also laundry facilities. I booked campsite 9 for a Friday and Saturday six months in advance (The day they opened reservations.). 9 is really close to the Village (easy access to the showers), but not close to the main road, fits up to 6 people and 2 cars. Each site has a firepit, picnic table and a bear box. The campsites are kinda crammed into to one another. We saw multiple deer and my first black bear over the two nights we were there! The host stopped by to check in on us and told us the campsites in the 100s are the best. We drove around and spots 101, 143 (both close to the river) and 123 (close to the waterfall) looked like the primo sites. We'll be booking those in January for June next year!

I really liked this campground. It was quiet, close to the river.. it had a market, showers, restaurant but they were closed due to damage from the storm. The waterfall hiking trail is close and they have a shuttle that runs all day to see General Sherman Tree.. we camped in our RV and it has a dump site and water located in the campground which is a plus.. we cant wait to go back when the amenities open up.

Love this campground as did my kids! It's very convenient with a supply store, fire pit, drinking water, shower and bathroom. The beauty of this place is spectacular. There's a river running right through the campground although depending on the time of year it may be a series of ponds. The trail leading out of the campground is absolutely gorgeous. Yes, there are bears, but the rangers are great about instructing you in dealing with them. The location of the campground is convenient as well as far as proximity to other areas to visit like the General Sherman tree and Moro Rock. We will certainly be back to enjoy the rare beauty of this place.

Spectacular river view from site 144 with no easy river access, which was ideal as we were camping with toddlers and water levels are very high. The rushing water drowns out the sound of other campers. Because of the heavy winter storms, there are many downed trees and branches in the Upper Loop, and some snow banks left along the hillside. No need to buy firewood! Lodgepole Market, showers, and Visitor Center are closed. We absolutely loved our trip and highly recommend taking the Tokopah Falls Trail, and using the shuttle to visit the Big Trees Trail and Moro Rock.

Nice campground. Spaces were pretty large and some were on the river. The upper loop looked the nicest, most private and woodsy but I don't think they allow RVs in that loop.

I stayed here during veteran's day weekend, so the campground was in its off-season already. All but one site was closed/blocked off to cars, but there were still a lot of campers who stayed at the campsites that you need to walk to with the car parked somewhere else, which is what I did. There is a large parking lot so car campers were there as well. My experience would probably have been better if I came during the open season, but the campsite still had all the amenities I wanted. Some of them just required a bit of walking. Amenities: -fire pit, picnic table, bear locker -flush toilets with adequate toilet paper, bathroom sinks that stay on (don't have to keep pressing) -(lights in the women's bathroom weren't working at the time of my visit though), no mirror -utility sink -water bottle refill area, good tasting water -Lodgepole Market area closeby which has: showers ($1 for 3 minutes I believe) and laundry -Lodgepole Visitor Center nearby (closed during my visit)

Truthfully loved camping here for my first time a few days ago. It was a bit chilly, and we even saw lots of snow in late May. Sequoia is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to, and I can't wait to come back. I've also met some of the most kind people here at this campground from all around the world. Time seems to stop here and let's you get in tune with yourself again. Don't expect to get cellphone reception here-- and that's part of its untouched beauty. Bathrooms are kept decently clean, but enough amenities to get by for your time here. We didn't encounter any bears, but from the other reviews it seems like they are a common occurrence. However, many little creatures said hello to us on our hiking trips and even a small group of deer came close to investigate during our lunch one day. Was very easy to get a reservation and was just much more low key and authentic than Yosemite. Highly recommend.

This campground is very nice! Very pretty location with a river that flows in the middle of the camp, so it's in walking distance no matter where your site is. The river water is cool and some places are deep enough to be waist high standing. The bathrooms were relatively clean and had soap dispensers which was great. There was also a dishes washroom connected to the bathrooms which was nice. Our site had a personal water spout and it seems like most sites have this too! Some of the sites in the center have less shade so keep this in mind because it can get hot in summer! There were also a lot of hikes that start at or near the campsite which is very cool. Be careful though since this is an active bear area.. we saw one on the hike up to the Tokopah Falls trail.

Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay here In-N-Out campervan. The campground is beautiful, with a creek running through it, ample space, decent restrooms and facilities, and tons of hiking trails nearby. This was the first week of the season, so the grocery store was ramping up. Tge dump station had a back-up issue, but was resolved quickly.

Camped here on 10/3/2020 when they reopened again. This is a nice quiet camping area. FYI the restroom doesn't have any lights!! Also, the shower place is closed. This campsite is close to a lot trails for hiking with a lot of shade and lush green. The hike to waterfall from the campsite was a disappointment since the water was low, but the scenic view was worth the time.

Beautiful campground! We stayed at Site 119 and it was really nice. It was by the trees though so I was super paranoid about bears and jumped at every sound, ha! Next time, I'd probably stay by the river. Check out the campground map on the NPS website - it shows you all the campsite locations. I think the sound of the river would be really calming and if bears were to come, they'd likely stop at the other sites across the road. Do not stay close to the visitor center unless you have no other options. You'll see/hear constant traffic! The bear lockers were pretty spacious and easy to use. Make sure you lock all your stuff up! Read the instructions on the locker as to what needs to be put away (toiletries too). The booking process was very easy on the NPS website. $22/night is great. The visitor center has a deli and a hot foods bar. Nothing special, just basics. There's also a store (overpriced for sure so get your food and firewood before you come). They did have some really cute wood souvenirs though. There's a post office too.

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 it's 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 there's 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 we're 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 they're completely full! But if you don't 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!!!

Just got back from a weekend trip to Sequoia, I didn't have a reservation set for this campsite but my boyfriend and I thought we'd give it a try while driving up towards the campsite that we were originally going to, which was Azalea campground. We didn't want to drive another 2 hours so we stopped by at about 8am on a Friday morning and got lucky enough that there was one site open near the waterfall towards the end of the campsite. The site we stayed at was #119 and it was one of the more secluded sites than the ones near the entrance & had space for 2 tents. I highly recommend the sites towards the end because they have more space and aren't so close to each other, like other reviews have said. The one downside was that the park doesn't allow dogs to go on any of the trails so we had to make due and make our own trails near the waterfall. It wasn't too bad. Restrooms were well kept and although the campsite was full we didn't have any loud & dirty campers. There is a shuttle that takes you to nearby trails and sites, as well as a visitors center. For $22 a night, it's worth every penny. Sequoia is probably one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to and this campsite made it even better. I will definitely be coming back soon!

Sequoia will always be my fondest and most happiest memory when it comes to camping. A huge reason is because of this site. My buddies and I came here around June, three summers ago. It was scorching hot in LA -- temperatures of 90 -- so we had naively assumed that it would be the same up in Sequoia. Boy, were we wrong, BUT more on that later. The site we chose was right along the river; alas, memory fails and I can't remember the exact number. Lucky for us, our area was completely deserted! We had one couple that was camping across from us, who happened to be super friendly and chill. They often left to backpack certain areas of Sequoia so we rarely saw them. Each spot is fairly large and comes with a huge compartment to store your food (because bears) and a fire pit. We managed to pitch 3, single person tents in our location -- so that should give you a rough estimate on the size of the place. Lodgepole is conveniently located near a shop, post office and multiple bus stops that will take you all around Sequoia. They're all within walking distance which is a plus. You won't really get signal up here, HOWEVER, I did manage to connect while I was in the shop. It takes a while but it will eventually send that text to your family, letting them know you're alive haha. Also, the bathrooms are cleanly kept and have plumbing! The only thing they don't have is electricity, so make sure you have a flashlight at night. They do, however, have outlets in case you need to charge a device. The camp site itself has a trail that leads you into the woods and to a waterfall. It's a little long, but the hike is relatively easy and being surrounded by lush greenery is incredibly soothing. Now, like I was saying about the weather. It was 90 in LA but freezing in Sequoia. We were surrounded by old frozen snow and nights would hit below 20. Our food didn't spoil because temperatures were so cool haha. We were naive and inexperienced campers at the time, so you can imagine our surprise. We also didn't shower for the 4 nights there because we barely broke a sweat. We pulled through though, and had a great experience. Moral of this story is to call rangers ahead of time to get the exact temperature because just relying on google is a no no. I highly recommend staying at this camp site and try to get a spot by the river! It won't disappoint :)

Beautiful awesome lovely! No cell service but man it was the best ! They did forget to set the timer for lights in the by bathroom so it was scary . But the views the hikes the beauty was all worth it. They have a store which is cool but yes a little pricey, but i mean there supporting the park sooooo. And they had a shuttle to take u to the other sites like the general Sherman tree and it's free!

Stayed here just before winter. It was amazing! The campgrounds are well kept. There are fire rings, bear boxes, tables, whatever you need. When we pulled in there was a baby bear just off the road that people were checking out. (I would never recommend this because the mother is usually not to far off and violently protective). When we woke up there were multiple deer just hanging out in our site. The weather, air, night sky were all amazing. Sequoia is beautiful and one of my favorite places to go. The trees are unbelievable! be sure to check out the Crystal Cave there too! Beautiful cave they have there to explore.

We had so much fun at Lodgepole campground. The creek at the campground provided lots of entertainment. We eventually found a good place to wash our dishes. The camp store is convenient. There are great hikes out of the campground along with the other things to see and do at Sequoia.

Go...but shhh, don't tell the others. It's almost too magical to share with the world. Wildlife, giant trees everywhere, the best freshwater trout fishing, insanely scenic hiking trails. The most beautiful campground I've visited. We try and go back every year.

Loved this spot. We camped right between the river and these big huge boulder rocks. Ok for RVs, no hook ups but water filling and dumping. We had a great hike to the waterfall just off the camping grounds. The market has all the necessities of you forgot anything. Gorgeous!

Most beautiful campground I have ever been to. We've been going every year for the last 8 years. The campground is located in a canyon next to the Marble Fork of the Kaweah. Near the campground entrance is a visitor's center, a store, a couple food places, a laundry and coin operated showers. Nice hot showers! Each section of the campground has bathroom facilities that are cleaned every day and kept in good repair. Real flush toilets, not vault toilets. At the side of the building is a sink for washing dishes. Each campsite is provided with a capacious bear box where you keep all your food and toiletries. They do have a bear patrol who will write you a ticket if you leave stuff sitting out or trash around because there are bears and they don't want them getting a taste for people food which is bad for them. You can see beautiful rocky peaks at the head of the canyon where Tokopah falls are. They're around a slight bend so you have to go on a hike to see them. There are many 'postcard' views along the trail. Giant Forest is only a couple miles away and there is a trail you can take there. We did that one year and hitched a ride back to camp on the shuttle bus after hiking around giant forest. The only issues we've ever had have been because of messy and inconsiderate campers.

Campground is located in a canyon so all the campfire smoke accumulates on stagnant days. You might want to consider other campgrounds if you have asthma.

We booked the exact site we wanted the day it was available and it was everything we wanted. We followed the bear rules, and that all went fine. There are also waterfalls and swimming holes at the end of the upper lodgepole circle which were beautiful and invigorating, but quite slippery. The store was really convenient but pricey to be expected, and the on-site dining options were great. The only downside was the bugs were bugging us all but a couple hours out of the day, even with campfire and bug spray. That's the only downside we saw. I think the only people that wouldn't be able to handle going are people with a severe fear of bears. Otherwise...Go!

We camped with a group of 10 people in this site in mid May 2015 and it went awesome! We reserved several great campsites in Lodgepole campground to share. The campground are good for folks of all ages, though evening campfire banter may not be suitable for children. In the campground there are bathrooms nearby with flush toilets and there is a small store, laundry and showers at the campground entrance. The Marble Fork of the Kaweah River runs through the campground providing fishing and swimming opportunities. Parking at the campsite is limited but there is a HUGE overflow lot nearby. There is a $20 entrance fee into Sequoia National Park. The Kings Canyon Visitor Center is close to to the campground and open with modified hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The General Grant Tree, Panoramic Point, park trails, John Muir Lodge, Grant Grove Cabins, restaurant, market, and gift shop are all within fairly short distance from Lodgepole. Check fire forecast before you go there! At the time we camped there was a fire north of the campgrounds and hiking area. It did not affect travel to the campgrounds and hiking area. It did, however cause smoky conditions and since it was only 20% contained, it continued to burn for a few more days. The air quality index has 6 levels: Good, Moderate, Unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy and hazardous. At out time the condition for the park area is "Unhealthy for sensitive groups", but everybody was fine and did not feel anything discomfortable. For those who have never been to Sequoia National Park, there are many easy hikes through the Giant Redwoods including the General Sherman tree, the most massive tree on earth. We had several other awesome hikes done, both in the big trees and above the trees in the alpine zone. We had great time! Highly recommend!

Nicest campgrounds I've probably ever been to and I've been camping for 20+ years in the sierras. We visited mid September, temperatures were about mid 40°s at night and I was so excited when I had to use the women's restroom in the middle of the night and I found it had a heater in the ceiling! The general store was right down the road and had everything you could need! We were there during some pretty close fires so we were not permitted to hand a fire of our own understandably. Moro rock was a short drive to get to and a very beautiful but scary climb if you're afraid of heights like me. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Off the grid. Camped in sites 54 and 52. $22/night. Check in and out time: Noon. We thought it would be a trek from the car to the campsite but parking was next to our campsite. We were allotted two parking spots. These sites were right along the river and near the kiosk where rangers are during business hours. It's also near the Lodgepole Visitor Center and Market-- where public showers are but were not available due to the drought. Each campsite had a picnic table, fire pit with a grill grate, bear locker, and near water access. Dumpsters are a short walk away. There are restrooms across the street (or at the visitor center).. 54 and 52 were a good location but the higher numbers in the 100's were more concentrated with campers and more desolate being further from the visitor center.. We actually drove up to check out other sites for future reference and we saw deer. I only saw birds and chipmunks in our campsites. Firewood and ice.. anything you might need or want are available for purchase at the market.

This was my first time camping outside with no electricity and with that said Lodgepole did not disappoint. The drive up from LA mid afternoon on a Friday in October was seamless, it took about 4.5 hours. It's the end of season so we could not make a reservation and it was first come first serve. We were lucky to find a site in the very back in the 180 area. It was near the bathroom and that was convenient. This time of year was ideal.. although cold we made it work with a big camp fire, a propane heater, and lots of wine. There is a cute store with a more than decent selection and moderate prices given the lack of places to get stuff. I showered and the water was hot with great pressure, you get 3 minutes for $1.00 so bring quarters. There is also a laundry. Overall, loved it and can't wait to return

Nice camp, our site is a little bit more secluded than the rest. I wish they cleaned the restrooms daily, though. Also considering the campground hosts a lot of people, the showers are very few. There's always a line esp in the afternoon to evening. The location is nice. There is a huge boulder where we stargazed & the camp is also next to a river. Several trails are within the camp.

Lodgepole is one of the most beautiful campgrounds my family and I have camped in. We were in sites 164,165,166 great campsites. 166 was a little small and all 3 had quit a bit of rocks that were easily tripped on, no big deal to us though. We were also tent camping at the time and all 3 sites fit our tents. Each site came with a picnic table, bear box, and fire pit, the other nice part was there was extra bear boxes in the campground between sites and near the bathrooms. These sites also ran along the Kaweah River and was an easy walk down to the water. Bathrooms were very nice, running water, very clean, and always stocked. The campground also had nice warm showers and a laundry facility down at the market and visitor center. The Market was very nice and had everything you may have forgot or ran out of. The Campground also had quit a few hikes that started at the bridge, which was just a few campsites away from us. We hiked to Tokopah Falls, its a beautiful hike and we met many people along the way, few didnt make it because of a momma bear and her cubs that were playing on one of the bridges. The Hike round trip is a little less then 4 miles. The campground is also very close to all the attractions like Moro Rock, General Sherman, Tunnel Log, and Crystal Cave. Moro Rock is a must, we had so much fun!! All the Rangers were so nice and very helpful. The amphitheater is so much fun and the ranger that night had everyone singing "you cant ride my little red wagon" it was to funny and fun, my 4 year old loved it. all in all amazing campground and I can not wait to go back!!! Oh I should mention this place is so hard to get reservations, I think you can book up to 6 months in advance. I sat up till midnight to book 6 months in advance and by 12:15 am there was very few campsites and the ones that were left were walk to sites.

I stayed at this camp ground over the weekend. It's close to everything. They have restaurants, gift shop, shower, bus stop that take you everywhere (it's free). We stayed at site #16. It's very shaded but it has no pinic table. I'm not sure why but it was a little bit inconvenient. Don't stay around camp 1-5 or so because it's very close to the road. You will se car drive by every min, even big buses. The further away from the main road the better. It is close to a creek/ river. You can bring swimming suit and chill there if you want but the water is very cold. We didn't drive anywhere once we parked at the campsite. I take buses everywhere because the parking is a hassles. Buses come every 10 min or so, I don't recall waiting longer than 10 min for buses. We took road 198 to get to the campground. It was a very scary drive. My boyfriend did all the driving with me praying next to him. Im a little bit of a scared cat. So try to sleep when you get to the mountains road if you get scared easy like me.

Loved this campsite!!! They run $20 a night and vary in square footage, but overall are decent sizes. At most of the sites, you can hear the rush of the river when you sleep! The wildlife walk through your campsite like it was no big deal- we had deer come through on both days! Luckily the BEARS only ventured as far as the village. The Bear Lockers are a must use! If you forget supplies, need to do laundry, want to take HOT showers, or even order a pizza just hit up the village which is walking distance from you campsite! P.S. They have shuttles that stop at all the hot spots: General Sherman, Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow, etc. But if you want to drive to them, they are easily accessible. P.P.S. They are doing construction on the 198 (Generals Hwy) and they say delays last up to 1 hour, but we only had to wait 15 mins or so and we were there on a weekend.

This campground is huge. There are 214 sites here. I went camping here in late Sep, end of summer, but still full of people. This campground has a set of basic stuff. Bear locker, portable water, the rest room (clean!), and picnic table. Some extra bear lockers and dump boxes every about 10 sites. Not super quiet but not loud. The space for pitching tents is nice dirt.

We've been staying at Lodgepole campground for a few years. Last year was awesome as we stayed at site 101 which is wonderful unless you are hyper-sensitive to a small river/ stream running by your camp site. Then I wouldn't recommend it. The campground also has a store/ deli which is expensive so stock up in the valley before you head uphill. The camp store also has showers ( $1 for 3 minutes) and laundry. Also the Entry fee into the park went up $10 this year. This is separate from the cost of the campsite ($22 / night). We stayed in site 45 this year which was a walk in site just after the check in booth. Don't pack heavy stuff as the walk in is a long haul. It is shorter if you park (temporarily) near the RV sewer dump station and cut across the day use site. Why did I mark it a 4 star? This year a group camped out in the day use site and partied until 1 am. No rangers came by to quiet them down or ask them to leave. When wifey mentioned this to the rangers the next day, they just laughed at her and said "sorry". The store was nice as well but the food is expensive.

Date of visit: 09/11/19 First time ever tent camping in a national park/forest. What an incredible experience. Loved that the campground was centrally located - very close to Gen. Sherman, Auto Log and Drive through Log by car. Our site was very close to the visitor center which had showers, laundry facilities and bathrooms. There also were bathrooms within our group of sites. No bears were spotted while we were there, but we followed the directions regarding use of the bear boxes and made sure our site was free of garbage. Loved waking up to crisp temps (37F)- thankfully we were fully prepared. Would love to go back and do it again, but spend more time.

Stayed in walk-in site #70, right by the river. Great campground with very clean facilities. Neighbors were courteous, and the stars were beautiful at night. Don't be dissuaded by the size of this place. Our campsite felt secluded enough in Nature, we were able to relax at night after a day of hiking in Sequoia. Super convenient store, shuttle service, and there's even a short hike leading to a waterfall right within the campground. Would DEFINITELY stay again.

Came in early May 2017 , for walking reservation. Was able to choose a great site, right by the river . Hikes near by , clean bathrooms , close to showers and store . I would stay here again

This is a very very very very very very crowded campground. Each campsite is extremely small and close together. We went in July 2016 and got campsites 166 and 167. I do not recommend these campgrounds. They were both super small. One of them had parking for one car only. It felt like a bunch of people hanging out in someone's backyard. The bathrooms were always crowded and there were tons of kids running everywhere. Booking on the site was difficult. Everything was fully booked within 20 mins of reservation windows being opened at midnight. Sequoia is beautiful but in the future, I will try to find a more secluded and less popular campground.

I really enjoyed staying here! My first time at the sequoia park. I didn't expect rain but it did. Pack extra blankets and tarps! Also if you plan on brining your dog I suggest not to. Bears attract pets so I was always on edge with my little guy. Can't hike with them either. Check the kiosk for open available campsite #. Also you get no reception. They do have pay phones at the lodgepole market. I went up to Wuksachi Lodge for wifi but when I went up there they said their wifi was down. Make sure to take a map and take bug repellent!!!

Went here for the first time (mid-September) and loved it. We stayed at site 181. Very close to the bathrooms so people walk by a lot but we didn't mind. Site is very shady and the weather was a tad chilly so bring proper clothing. Even though this campground has tons of people, it's quite beautiful and serene. Didn't see any bears but woke up with scat next to our tent. Would recommend that you buy firewood from the market whenever it's available as we waited until after we were set up in the evening (~6pm) and they were out and didn't receive any until midday the following day. Also, we didn't realize Mist Falls was a 2 hour drive from the campground so we ended up hiking nearby to the Watchtower and it was absolutely incredible. Great 7 mile hike. Most of the negative reviews on here seem to have to do with trivial things (like the cold faucets, showers, etc) so don't let those deter you. My only real complaint is the yellow jackets that swarmed our breakfast; ended up eating in the tent but they're not a problem later in the day (in my experience).

This review is just for the showers. I stayed at a different campground and was told that this was the closes showers around. Came here and the showers are $1 for 3 minutes not bad, but the there was mold everywhere!!! Mold on the curtains, the wall and the floor. The floor was even slimy. They should really clean these showers being that this is where a lot of ppl come for shower.

Loved it! Each site has plenty of space and grounds are well kept. And of course the views are amazing. All the sites on the outer edges are the best, but you really can't go wrong with any site here.

We spent 3 days here and we had a lot of fun. Our campsite came with a firepit, picnic table with benches and a good size steel container called a bear box. Yes there are bears roaming around so you have to be very vigilante about keeping everything that might attract a bear in these boxes. We didn't see any bears so as long as your vigilant and don't leave food or anything scented out, you should be fine. You do have to use whatever firewood you can find there as opposed to bringing your own. We were directly on the river and were conveniently close to the bathroom.. not too close though. There was a spout for us to get water really close as well. We were surrounded by these gigantic sequoias that were serenely towering around us. We took a shuttle to the general Sherman sequoia which was breathtakingly huge. Even if you do take the shuttle, be prepared for a good hike to actually get to the tree. There's a museum and a visitor center with showers, laundry, and a souvenir/convenience store. Make sure to bring quarters or dollar bills if you plan to use the shower. There was also a cafe there if you weren't in the mood to cook. We went in August and they were completely booked. Make sure to book a site something like 6 months in advance. That's how we were guaranteed a reservation.