## Overview

The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks.
At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. A narrow,
winding, largely unpaved road leads to the area and its two campgrounds. **RVs
and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not permitted in
campgrounds.** Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National
Park by roads.

## Recreation

Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.

## Facilities

Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.

## Natural Features

Hikes into the backcountry out of Mineral King will give visitors an ever
deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Sequoia National Park.
Hike to alpine lakes and over mountain passes, or climb a peak.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.

## Nearby Attractions

There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the
campground.

## Charges & Cancellations

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the
reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your
reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations

If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will
be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first
night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that
will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations,
cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be
arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks. At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. A narrow, winding, largely unpaved road leads to the area and its two campgrounds. <strong>RVs and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not permitted in campgrounds. </strong>Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National Park by roads. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Hikes into the backcountry out of Mineral King will give visitors an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Sequoia National Park.  Hike to alpine lakes and over mountain passes, or climb a peak.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the campground.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations</p>
<p>If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes.  Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled. </p>

* ENTRANCE FEES APPLY in Mineral King -buy your pass ahead of time. 
  * CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates.
  * If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

A campsite along the wetter side of the campground

Cold Springs Campsite

A short walk from parking spots leads to the walk-in sites

Path to Walk-in Sites

This vault toilet has a paved, wide path to its entrance.

Accessible Restroom

Cold Springs Campground (CA)

## Overview

The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks.
At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. A narrow,
winding, largely unpaved road leads to the area and its two campgrounds.**RVs
and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not permitted in
campgrounds.** Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National
Park by roads. To get here, turn off of Highway 198 in Three Rivers,
California.

## Recreation

Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.

## Facilities

Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.

## Natural Features

Hikes into the backcountry out of Mineral King will give visitors an ever
deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Sequoia National Park.
Hike to alpine lakes and over mountain passes, or climb a peak.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.

## Nearby Attractions

There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the
campground. More extensive services can be found in Three Rivers, 23 miles (37
km) west of Atwell Mill Campground (approximately 1.5 hours away).

## Charges & Cancellations

  * Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations
  * All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  * If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks. At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. A narrow, winding, largely unpaved road leads to the area and its two campgrounds.<strong> RVs and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not permitted in campgrounds.</strong> Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National Park by roads. To get here, turn off of Highway 198 in Three Rivers, California.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Hikes into the backcountry out of Mineral King will give visitors an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Sequoia National Park.  Hike to alpine lakes and over mountain passes, or climb a peak.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the campground. More extensive services can be found in Three Rivers, 23 miles (37 km) west of Atwell Mill Campground (approximately 1.5 hours away).</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations</li>
<li>All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li>
<li>If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes.  Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.</li>
</ul>

* ENTRANCE FEES APPLY in Mineral King -buy your pass ahead of time.
  * CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates.
  * If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

The ground around the restroom is level and firm-packed.

This accessible campsite features level, firm-packed surfaces.

Accessible Campsite

Atwell Mill's campsites are in a shady sequoia grove.

Campsites

The roads leading to the campground are extremely narrow and winding.

Campground Entrance

Atwell Mill Campground

## Overview

Buckeye Flat Campground is located in Sequoia National Park, in the heart of
the Sierra Foothills. The campground sits at an elevation of 2,800 feet,
perched above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River and shaded by a stand of
large Live Oaks. For more information and trip planning please see our website
at www.nps.gov/seki

## Recreation

Whether you are visiting the spectacular sequoia trees in the Giant Forest or
backpacking into the wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks,
Buckeye Campground offers a convenient starting point. Located just six miles
from the Ash Mountain Entrance Station, the campground is within a 30-minute
drive to countless miles of trails and natural wonders.

## Facilities

Whether you are visiting the spectacular sequoia trees in the Giant Forest or
backpacking into the wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks,
Buckeye Campground offers a convenient starting point. Located just six miles
from the Ash Mountain Entrance Station, the campground is within a 30-minute
drive to countless miles of trails and natural wonders.

## Natural Features

The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where
the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral and river
canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the
conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and
mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently
seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer and bobcats, as
well as numerous bird species.

## Nearby Attractions

Buckeye Flat Campground is located within a 30-minute drive from the Giant
Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the
Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous
other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park.  
  
The Crystal Caves are about a 45 minute drive (16 miles/26 km) from the
campground.  Reserve tour tickets  in advance on Recreation.gov.

## Charges & Cancellations

  * Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
  * All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Buckeye Flat Campground is located in Sequoia National Park, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. The campground sits at an elevation of 2,800 feet, perched above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River and shaded by a stand of large Live Oaks. For more information and trip planning please see our website at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/seki" rel="nofollow">www.nps.gov/seki </a><h2>Recreation</h2>
Whether you are visiting the spectacular sequoia trees in the Giant Forest or backpacking into the wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Buckeye Campground offers a convenient starting point. Located just six miles from the Ash Mountain Entrance Station, the campground is within a 30-minute drive to countless miles of trails and natural wonders.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Whether you are visiting the spectacular sequoia trees in the Giant Forest or backpacking into the wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Buckeye Campground offers a convenient starting point. Located just six miles from the Ash Mountain Entrance Station, the campground is within a 30-minute drive to countless miles of trails and natural wonders.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral and river canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer and bobcats, as well as numerous bird species.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Buckeye Flat Campground is located within a 30-minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park. <br/><br/>
The Crystal Caves are about a 45 minute drive (16 miles/26 km) from the campground. <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=135840" rel="nofollow"> Reserve tour tickets </a> in advance on Recreation.gov.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.</li>
<li>All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li>
</ul>

* ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: 1-7 Day Pass- $35 per vehicle (private, non-commercial). $20 per person (on foot, on bicycle, or bus). $30 per motorcycle (not per person). 12 month pass available at Ash Mountain & Big Stump Entrance Stations. Check www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details.
  * CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates.
  * Failure to notify the campground prior to 12:00 pm noon the day following your scheduled arrival may result in your reservation being cancelled.

Middle Fork of the Kaweah River

Buckeye Campground

BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND

Buckeye Flat Campground

## Overview

Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National
Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park. The
campground is situated along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, just four
miles from the park entrance, in the Sierra Foothills. For more information
and trip planning please see our website at  www.nps.gov/seki .

## Recreation

There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground.
The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several
other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a
short walk across the street from the campground.

## Facilities

There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground.
The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several
other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a
short walk across the street from the campground.

## Natural Features

The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where
the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral, and river
canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the
conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and
mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently
seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer, and bobcats,
as well as numerous bird species.

## Nearby Attractions

Potwisha Campground is located within a 45 minute drive from the Giant Forest,
home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the
Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous
other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park.  
  
The Crystal Caves are about an hour's drive (18 miles/29 km) from the
campground.  Reserve tour tickets  in advance on Recreation.gov.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3714.

## Charges & Cancellations

  * Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
  * All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park. The campground is situated along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, just four miles from the park entrance, in the Sierra Foothills. For more information and trip planning please see our website at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/seki" rel="nofollow"> www.nps.gov/seki </a>.<h2>Recreation</h2>
There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground. The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a short walk across the street from the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
There are numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking near the campground. The Marble Falls trailhead is situated adjacent to the campground and several other trails are a short drive away. Access to the Kaweah River is just a short walk across the street from the campground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral, and river canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer, and bobcats, as well as numerous bird species.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Potwisha Campground is located within a 45 minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park. <br/><br/>
The Crystal Caves are about an hour's drive (18 miles/29 km) from the campground. <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=135840" rel="nofollow"> Reserve tour tickets </a> in advance on Recreation.gov.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-3714.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.</li>
<li>All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li>
</ul>

* ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: 1-7 Day Pass- $35 per vehicle (private, non-commercial). $20 per person (on foot, bicycle, or bus). $30 per motorcycle (not per person). 12 month pass available at Ash Mountain & Big Stump Entrance Stations. Check www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details.
  * CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates.
  * Failure to notify the campground prior to 12:00 pm noon the day following scheduled arrival may result in your reservation being cancelled.

Potwisha Campground

POTWISHA CAMPGROUND

Marble Fork of the Kaweah River

## Overview

Lodgepole Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. Lodgepole
is perched on the banks of the scenic and lengthy Marble Fork of the Kaweah
River, at an elevation of 6,700 ft. The inspiring Giant Forest Grove and the
mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume - are just
two miles from the campground.

## Recreation

**Forty miles of trails** , including the paved **Big Trees Trail** , invite
visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient grove. Several
additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including
the trail to **Moro Rock** , a granite dome with spectacular views of the
Great Western Divide and western half of the park. **Tokopah Falls Trail** is
an easy walk along the **Marble Fork of the Kaweah River** , leading to an
impressive 1200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is also a popular activity on the
Marble Fork.

## Facilities

**Forty miles of trails** , including the paved **Big Trees Trail** , invite
visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient grove. Several
additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including
the trail to **Moro Rock** , a granite dome with spectacular views of the
Great Western Divide and western half of the park. **Tokopah Falls Trail** is
an easy walk along the **Marble Fork of the Kaweah River** , leading to an
impressive 1200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is also a popular activity on the
Marble Fork.

## Natural Features

Lodgepole pine, Red fir, and shrubs forest the campground, while towering
groves of giant sequoias and craggy granite peaks dot the landscape. The
Marble Fork of the Kaweah River is fed by snowmelt and flows seasonally
through the site. This region is characterized by warm days and cool nights in
the summer and deep snow and cold days in the winter.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.

## Nearby Attractions

**The General Sherman Tree, General Grant Tree, Moro Rock and Tunnel Log** are
nearby, as is the informative**Giant Forest Museum and the Lodgepole Visitor
Center.**

  
  
Colorful **Crescent Meadow** offers views of vivid summer wildflowers and
access to Tharp's Log, a cabin in a fallen sequoia.

  
**Crystal Cave is Closed for the 2023 season.**  
**Tours into Crystal Cave** , one of hundreds of marble caves in the park,
give visitors an interesting view of rock formations, fossils, rare minerals,
and unique wildlife. Tickets are required, but are not sold at the cave
entrance. **Reserve in advance on www.recreation.gov.** Tickets may also be
purchased same day, if available, at the Lodgepole Visitor Center.  

  
**Crystal Cave** is about a 45 minute drive (13 miles/21 km) from the
campground.

Vehicles longer than 22 feet long are prohibited on the narrow, winding
Crystal Cave Road.

## Charges & Cancellations

  * Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
  * All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  * **If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.** You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lodgepole Campground  is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. Lodgepole is perched on the banks of the scenic and lengthy Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, at an elevation of 6,700 ft. The inspiring Giant Forest Grove and the mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume - are just two miles from the campground.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p><strong>Forty miles of trails</strong>, including the paved <strong>Big Trees Trail</strong>, invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient grove. Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including the trail to <strong>Moro Rock</strong>, a granite dome with spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park. <strong>Tokopah Falls Trail</strong> is an easy walk along the <strong>Marble Fork of the Kaweah River</strong>, leading to an impressive 1200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is also a popular activity on the Marble Fork.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p><strong>Forty miles of trails</strong>, including the paved <strong>Big Trees Trail</strong>, invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient grove. Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including the trail to <strong>Moro Rock</strong>, a granite dome with spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park. <strong>Tokopah Falls Trail</strong> is an easy walk along the <strong>Marble Fork of the Kaweah River</strong>, leading to an impressive 1200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is also a popular activity on the Marble Fork.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Lodgepole pine, Red fir, and shrubs forest the campground, while towering groves of giant sequoias and craggy granite peaks dot the landscape. The Marble Fork of the Kaweah River is fed by snowmelt and flows seasonally through the site. This region is characterized by warm days and cool nights in the summer and deep snow and cold days in the winter.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><strong>The General Sherman Tree, General Grant Tree, Moro Rock and Tunnel Log </strong>are nearby, as is the informative<strong> Giant Forest Museum and the Lodgepole Visitor Center.  </strong></p>
<p><br><br>Colorful <strong>Crescent Meadow</strong> offers views of vivid summer wildflowers and access to Tharp's Log, a cabin in a fallen sequoia. </p>
<p><br><strong>Crystal Cave is Closed for the 2023 season. </strong><br><strong>Tours into Crystal Cave</strong>, one of hundreds of marble caves in the park, give visitors an interesting view of rock formations, fossils, rare minerals, and unique wildlife. Tickets are required, but are not sold at the cave entrance.  <strong>Reserve in advance on www.recreation.gov.</strong>  Tickets may also be purchased same day, if available, at the Lodgepole Visitor Center.<br></p>
<p><br><strong>Crystal Cave</strong> is about a 45 minute drive (13 miles/21 km) from the campground. </p>
<p>Vehicles longer than 22 feet long are prohibited on the narrow, winding Crystal Cave Road.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.</li>
<li>All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li>
<li><strong>If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.</strong> You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes.   Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.</li>
</ul>

* **ENTRANCE FEES APPLY** : 1-7 Day Pass- $35 per vehicle (private, non-commercial). $20 per person (on foot, bicycle, or bus). $30 per motorcycle (not per person). 12 month pass available at Ash Mountain & Big Stump entrance stations. Check www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details.
  * **Camping fees** are $32 per night for regular camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates.
  * **If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.** You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Hikers walking through a rustic wooden shelter to access the trail to the world's largest tree

Sherman Tree Trail from the upper parking area.

View up Lodgepole Valley past the Watchtower

View up Lodgepole Valley

Mountains with conifers and clouds at sunset.

Sierra Nevada Wilderness

Park visitors looking up at the General Sherman Tree

General Sherman Tree

A vehicle bridge crossing a mountain stream in Lodgepole Campground

Lodgepole Campground, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia trees covered with snow, winter in the Giant Forest

Snow Covered Sequoias

Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

## Overview

Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range.  
  
The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic
Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of small
streams flow through the site.  
  
A handful of popular day-hikes begin from or near the campground, including
the trail to Lost Grove, a 57-acre grove containing 15 beautiful sequoias.

## Recreation

Dorst Creek lies in the Giant Forest region of Sequoia National Park, where
forty miles of trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of
the ancient groves.  
  
Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by,
including the Big Trees Trail and the trail to Moro Rock, a granite dome with
spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park.  
  
Tokopah Falls Trail is an easy walk along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River,
leading to an impressive 1,200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is a popular
activity on Dorst Creek and the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River.

## Facilities

Dorst Creek lies in the Giant Forest region of Sequoia National Park, where
forty miles of trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of
the ancient groves.  
  
Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by,
including the Big Trees Trail and the trail to Moro Rock, a granite dome with
spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park.  
  
Tokopah Falls Trail is an easy walk along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River,
leading to an impressive 1,200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is a popular
activity on Dorst Creek and the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River.

## Natural Features

Lodgepole pine, red fir, and shrubs forest the campground, while towering
groves of giant sequoias and craggy granite peaks dot the landscape.  
  
This region is characterized by warm days and cool nights in the summer and
deep snow and cold days in the winter.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.

## Nearby Attractions

The inspiring Giant Forest Grove, General Sherman Tree, General Grant Tree,
Moro Rock and Tunnel Log are just 9-17 miles away, as well as the informative
Lodgepole Visitor Center and Giant Forest Museum. Colorful Crescent Meadow
offers views of vivid summer wildflowers and access to Tharp's Log, a cabin in
a fallen sequoia. Tours into Crystal Cave, one of hundreds of marble caves in
the park, give visitors an interesting view of rock formations, fossils, rare
minerals and unique wildlife. Tickets are required. Reserve in advance on
www.recreation.gov. Tickets may also be purchased same day, if available, at
the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Tickets are not sold at the cave entrance. The
Crystal Cave is about about a one hour drive (21 miles/34 km) from the
campground. Vehicles longer than 22 feet long are prohibited on the narrow
winding Crystal Cave Road.

## Charges & Cancellations

  * Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
  * **For individual campsites:** All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  * **For group campsites:** All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  * **If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.** You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. <br/><br/>
The campground is perched at an elevation of 6,700 ft., on the banks of scenic Dorst Creek. Several meadows surround the campground and a number of small streams flow through the site. <br/><br/>
A handful of  popular day-hikes begin from or near the campground, including the trail to Lost Grove, a 57-acre grove containing 15 beautiful sequoias.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Dorst Creek lies in the Giant Forest region of Sequoia National Park, where forty miles of trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient groves. <br/><br/>
Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including the Big Trees Trail and the trail to Moro Rock, a granite dome with spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park. <br/><br/>
Tokopah Falls Trail is an easy walk along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, leading to an impressive 1,200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is a popular activity on Dorst Creek and the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Dorst Creek lies in the Giant Forest region of Sequoia National Park, where forty miles of trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the majesty of the ancient groves. <br/><br/>
Several additional popular hiking and wilderness trailheads are close by, including the Big Trees Trail and the trail to Moro Rock, a granite dome with spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and western half of the park. <br/><br/>
Tokopah Falls Trail is an easy walk along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, leading to an impressive 1,200 ft. waterfall. Fly-fishing is a popular activity on Dorst Creek and the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lodgepole pine, red fir, and shrubs forest the campground, while towering groves of giant sequoias and craggy granite peaks dot the landscape. <br/><br/>
This region is characterized by warm days and cool nights in the summer and deep snow and cold days in the winter.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The inspiring Giant Forest Grove, General Sherman Tree, General Grant Tree, Moro Rock and Tunnel Log are just 9-17 miles away, as well as the informative Lodgepole Visitor Center and Giant Forest Museum. 
 
Colorful Crescent Meadow offers views of vivid summer wildflowers and access to Tharp's Log, a cabin in a fallen sequoia.   

Tours into Crystal Cave, one of hundreds of marble caves in the park, give visitors an interesting view of rock formations, fossils, rare minerals and unique wildlife. Tickets are required.  Reserve in advance on www.recreation.gov. Tickets may also be purchased same day, if available, at the Lodgepole Visitor Center. Tickets are not sold at the cave entrance.
  
The Crystal Cave is about about a one hour drive (21 miles/34 km) from the campground.  Vehicles longer than 22 feet long are prohibited on the narrow winding Crystal Cave Road.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.</li>
<li><strong>For individual campsites:</strong> All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li>
<li><strong>For group campsites:</strong> All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.</li>
<li><strong>If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. </strong>You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes.   Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.</li>
</ul>

* **ENTRANCE FEES APPLY** : 1-7 Day Pass- $35 per vehicle (private, non-commercial). $20 per person (on foot, bicycle, or bus). $30 per motorcycle (not per person). 12 month pass available at Ash Mountain & Big Stump entrance stations. Check www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details.  

  * **CAMPING FEES:** $32 per night for regular camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. Group sites are $60 - $80 depending on site (see Facility Rates below). 50% Senior Pass and Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY to group sites.  

  * **If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.** You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Lost Grove

Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s
largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here.
Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and
animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem
invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.

Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages to plan your visit or to learn about the plants and animals here and the threats they face. Ancient giant sequoias may seem invincible, but they, too are vulnerable.

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