About this campground
Renovated in 2023, the Lodgepole Visitor Center is located in the coniferous forests at an elevation of 6,700 feet (2,040 m), about 21 miles north of the Ash Mountain Entrance Station on Generals Highway. Stop by for information, wilderness permits, park films, maps, books, gifts, water, and restrooms. Explore immersive exhibits highlighting the park’s diverse ecosystems and human history. The visitor center is open only during the summer season, and operating dates and hours may vary.
Getting there
On the Generals Highway 21 miles (34 km) north of the Ash Mountain Entrance. 2 miles (3 km) north of the General Sherman Tree.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks0 mi
- Giant Forest MuseumSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks4 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks5 mi
- BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUNDSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks6 mi
- COVE GROUPSequoia National Forest7 mi
- FIR GROUPSequoia National Forest7 mi
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Lodgepole Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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