Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park Camping
in May
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Booking Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park in May
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a May trip, the booking window opens in December. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
What to Expect in May
Warming up, with Memorial Day weekend selling out fast. Weekdays stay calmer.
Park Highlights
- ✓Along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River
- ✓Visitor center, market, and shuttle stop right at the campground
- ✓Close to the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree by volume on Earth
- ✓Tokopah Falls trailhead starts near the campground
- ✓In-park shuttle service reduces the need to drive during peak season
- ✓201 sites split across standard, tent-only, and walk-to loops
Tips
- →The in-park shuttle stops at Lodgepole in season, a good way to reach General Sherman and other sights without hunting for parking
- →Tokopah Falls trailhead is an easy walk from the campground, a good short hike for families
- →The Marble Fork can run cold and fast in early summer from snowmelt — use caution near the river
- →No hookups here, but the on-site market covers most basics
Booking Tip
Book Early or Go Cabin
Reservations for Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park open exactly 5 months out at 8 a.m. Central. If May is already full, a cabin or vacation rental nearby is bookable today.
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