Lodgepole Visitor Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sequoia National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 6,696 ft
- Elevation
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.
36.60413, -118.73194 · 36°36'14.9"N 118°43'55.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 76 | 70 | 59 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 44 | 39 | 31 | 23 | 17 |
| Precip in | 8.7 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 6.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lodgepole Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Lodgepole Visitor Center?
- No. Lodgepole Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Lodgepole Visitor Center
- Crystal Cave Tours Sequoia National Park 0.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buckeye Flat Campground 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stony Creek Sequoia 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Stony Creek Campground 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potwisha Campground 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cove Group 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fir Group 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Giant Forest Museum 3.5 mi · Facility
- Jennie Lakes Wilderness 6.7 mi · Facility
- Stony Creek Trailhead 7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (559) 565-3341
- Email SEKI_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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