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Mile 0.5, Lodgepole Rd., Lodgepole, CA, 93262
Lat:36.605772632426024
Lng:-118.72688304282656
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 11, 2026
Campground
Lodgepole Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Mile 0.5, Lodgepole Rd., Lodgepole, CA, 93262
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 11, 2026
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.
Lodgepole Campground usually opens the Wednesday before Memorial Day. Winter closure occurs in phases. The Upper Loop closes in late September, Loops A and C log bridge sites close in mid-October, and Loops B and D close in early December.
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.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Camp Store
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
From either park entrance, take the Generals Highway to Lodgepole. Turn onto Lodgepole Road and pass Lodgepole Visitor Center and the market area. Beyond the market, look for a wooden kiosk building at the entrance to the campground.
Camping Fee
This fee covers up to six people at a single campsite per night.
Access or Senior Pass Camping Fee
This fee covers up to six people at a single campsite per night. Access or Senior Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
Wheelchair Access
The Lodgepole Campground is fully paved. Parking: A central parking lot includes six designated accessible auto / van parking spaces that are moderately sloped. A comfort station is located next to the parking lot and provides accessible restrooms.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The campground can accommodate RVs approximately 40 feet (12 m) long (only 5 sites available for these longer RVs). When making online reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV.
RV Maximum Length
40
Trailer Maximum Length
40
ADA Information
Campsites 62 and 63 are designated accessible and have accessible parking spaces, picnic tables that accommodate wheelchairs, raised grills, and level tent pads on firm and natural surfaces. There is a clear route from the tent pad to the barbecue grill, and a paved route to the accessible restrooms and accessible water spigot.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
Free seasonal and holiday shuttle to Giant Forest with a stop at this campground.
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