Lodgepole Campground
Inside the park · 4 mi from General Sherman
Along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, walkable to the visitor center, showers and market. The default Sequoia family stay.
Price
$32
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Lodgepole scores well on family and comfort because it has the amenities most in-park campgrounds skip — showers, laundry, a real store and a river the kids can splash in.
See methodology →Best for
- First-time Sequoia families
- Anyone who wants showers in-park
- Sherman Tree day trippers
Good to know before booking
- Free shuttle to Giant Forest and Sherman Tree in summer
- No hookups; small/mid RVs only
- Bear boxes required — no exceptions
- Reservations open 6 months out and go fast for summer
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- May – October
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Elevation is 6,700 ft — nights are cool even in summer.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Comfort & connectivity
- Camp store
- Laundry
Access & activities
- Ranger programs
- Trailhead access
Tags
Location
Sequoia NP, CA
Inside the park · 4 mi from General Sherman
36.602° N, 118.725° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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