Where is lodgepole ca

Hikers can spend days wandering among towering sequoias or exploring a world of sparkling lakes set amid rugged granite peaks in the high sierras. The area is a hub for park activities, featuring a visitor center, campground and small village offering food services, a market, showers, a laundry and a post office.

Nearby are additional accommodations and services in park lodges and campgrounds. In my opinion the Lakes Trail , which visits four photogenic lakes, and the Alta Peak trail, a steep climb to one of the best viewpoints in the park, are the top hikes in the area.

For a shorter hike try the 3. The hike offers great views of the glacially-carved granite canyon of the Marble Fork, including the soaring 1,ft. The trail ends at a pretty cascade, Tokopah Falls. The trailhead is located at the east end of the Lodgepole Campground, just across a log bridge over the Marble Fork. An excellent network of trails criss-cross the plateau roaming through groves of these remarkable giants, passing pretty meadows and traversing peaceful forests.

See the Giant Forest Loop hike for driving direction and a description of one possible loop option. Park shuttle buses travel between Lodgepole, the Giant Forest and Crescent Meadow, located at the south end of the plateau, facilitating point-to-point hikes within forest. Continuing south on Highway , 4. The museum along with two interpretive trails provides great information on giant sequoias and the human history of the surrounding area.

The Big Trees trail 1. Interpretive signs along the path explain the ecology of the sequoias. On the south side of Highway is the Hazelwood Trail 1. From the Moro Rock parking area a very popular trail climbs steps, chiseled into the rock, to the top of the rock where there are great views of the Giant Forest plateau, the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River canyon and the Castle Crags across the canyon.

At the end of the road is Crescent Meadow where a nice, easy 2. During the summer the meadows are filled with wildflower. The area is also a good place to see bears. A stroll out to Eagle View is another great option while in the Crescent Meadow area. The 3. From here you can look back to Moro Rock to the west, down to the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, and to the east toward the glaciated peaks of the Great Western Divide.

To the northwest of Lodgepole is the smaller Grant Grove, home to the General Grant Tree, the third largest sequoia in the world. Went the last week of June Cluster of sites are absolutely great!

Right above the stream with lots of shade. I was amazed by the beauty of this campground. It is also impressively well kept. Tons of trees, mountain views, and the sound of rushing water was what led me here. I've camped everywhere in California and this is easily a top 3 for me. Plus it is open longer than most campgrounds at that high of elevation.

Some of the sites are not large and if you don't have a reservation they'll ask how larger your tent is when you arrive , but this place is definitely worth the stay and worth the hassle trying to get a spot. The stream that runs through the middle of the campground and the proximity to all of the awesome Sequoia sites make this the perfect campground for the park. Lodgepole Campground is not operated by Hipcamp and can only be booked externally.

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Activities Offered near the campground. Hiking Lace up your hiking boots and be sure to spend enough time to see the wonders that Sequoia offers-- there are dozens of trails Read more Lace up your hiking boots and be sure to spend enough time to see the wonders that Sequoia offers-- there are dozens of trails to explore in this wilderness. Off-roading OHV Off-Highway Vehicles can glide on through this national park for a joyride, but should stay on the designated road!

Read more Off-Highway Vehicles can glide on through this national park for a joyride, but should stay on the designated road! Wildlife watching Marmots, endangered bighorn sheep, pocket gophers and gopher snakes are only some of the species of wildlife living here. Jose A wrote a review Aug Los Angeles, California contributions 38 helpful votes. Camping during Covid Was lucky enough to snag a spot during Covid 19 times. Stayed in space , which is a tent only spot in the upper loop area.

The cons for this site are the proximity to the bathroom might be a little challenging for some. Secondly, it it awfully close to space , however during covid times, is blocked off so it's actually very roomy and private. The market is open during this time, but other services like showers and restaurants are closed. The actual campground is kind of nice to be half full. For the shower issue, I invested in a shower tent and solar water heater.

Problem solved! If you are visiting Lodgepole for the first time, and there's water flowing through the river, make sure you visit the little falls and watering hole at the end of the campground, near the walk in sites. Just follow the path up the walk I sites, after you pass the cut out log, start looking to the left. You can spend all day enjoying the sun and cool, crisp water.

Date of stay: July Trip type: Traveled with family. Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 …. Kaushik K asked a question Apr New Jersey 79 contributions 10 helpful votes. JackieLeonardo12 asked a question Jul David L asked a question Jul Alexandria L asked a question Feb Answer from Angie P. Mar San Diego, California. Answer from LALanie. Sep Go to Campsite Photos com to see each site. I have seen It is next to 59 which is the 1st site as you enter from the main campground road, going down about 50 feet into one of the loop areas.

It is shaded, but possibly not shaded all day. It may be a bit smaller campsite area, too. Usually you want the morning sun, which would come up to the left of that site as you are looking towards it as it shows in Campsite Photos com. Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

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