Kings Canyon National Park9
Campsite #9 at Lodgepole Campground, Kings Canyon National Park, CA
$32
Campsite #9
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 29 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
6/15
Campsite #9 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 29ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (4)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 25% |
| 4 star | | 50% |
| 3 star | | 25% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TracyM8497497 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #9
Recommend this campground because of location, and amenities. The bathrooms at the visitor center are clean, the bathrooms at the campsite were some of the worst I have experienced and my expectations are very low. The visitor center also has showers and laundry. Our campsite was nice and please be bear aware. A fed bear is a dead bear.
Some Coverage
@LadanBCB945F2A · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #9
Good campsite, but be prepared that the fire rings are very short. Also there is not a dish washing station, but you need to make sure to dump all dish washing water in the bathroom. I would bring a separate bucket to catch food related water. Near showers and store which is very convenient.
No Service
@HedvaP7C946AE3 · Camped on Sep 7, 2022 at Campsite #9
Campground under good maintenance and a nice host who gives attention to the small details. The environment around hough isn't very attempting. Most of the forest is burnt.
No Service
@GlennR5626543 · Camped on Sep 14, 2019 at Campsite #9
I stayed @ Lodgepole Campground on September 14, 2019 to begin my trek on the High Sierra Trail. Reservation process = excellent. The recreation.gov site was easy to navigate and securely transact. Lodgepole facilities: excellent. Even "late" in the season (mid-Sept) the store was well-stocked. The restaurant was affordably priced and delicious. Lodgepole staff: excellent! The general store and restaurant staff were very friendly. Especially noteworthy was that, after discovering that I was missing a USB charging cable and none were available in stock (USB-C), a staff member gave me her own. NPS backcountry desk: excellent. Ranger Wilson questioned me appropriately about my permit, policies and LNT. Talk with a Ranger: fun! Ranger Zoe presented and the topic that night were insects and it was pretty fascinating. Campsite: good. It's a crowded area and was noisy right until about 10PM, but easy access to food locker, fire ring and picnic table. Shuttle: disappointed!!! The Sequoia Shuttle only runs through the week of Labor Day and this also includes in-park transit! I didn't know about this until AFTER trying to book reservations on the day they became available online. **This policy needs to be better publicized*** I was extremely fortunate to have a hiking acquaintance take me to the park from Fresno and then find a ride the next morning to the HST trailhead at Crescent Meadow (which saved six miles of extra, unplanned hiking). I also hope Sequoia Shuttle will consider extending their service through September, as the weather was very mild. Overall: Grade B, but would likely be higher if the shuttle situation were improved.
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