rv camping in sequoia national park is it worth it?

Question

looking to use the rv in the park, but want to know if it is worth the drive, looks like i will still need another car to actually go into the giant tree forest. anyone been to lodgepole or durst in the rv? looking for tips or advice. thanx

Answer 1

I f you haven't been, you should at least see it once, I think that it is worth it.....

ENTRANCE FEES
Part of your entrance and camping fees stay in the park to improve the experience here — repairing roads, campgrounds, trails, picnic areas, and restrooms. Fees have also funded updated exhibits, improved visitor centers, and better naturalist slide programs.

7-day pass for Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and the Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest (Giant Sequoia National Monument): $20 per vehicle or $10 per person on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or bus.

Summer: approximately July to mid-September. All park roads are open, weather and other conditions permitting. Campgrounds and facilities are open and High Sierra trails are usually all clear. Campgrounds may fill on weekends. Ranger programs and Crystal Cave tours are in full swing. Beetle Rock Education Center is open. Check locally for hours and dates.


Fall: approximately mid-September to November. Most park roads are open. Light snows that melt off may begin in October. The High Sierra is cold, but trails are usually still clear. Roads to Cedar Grove and Mineral King are open weather permitting until November. Crystal Cave tours continue usually through October.

Winter: approximately November to March. Main park entrances are open. The main park road may close between Lodgepole & Grant Grove during and after storms for plowing—sometimes for weeks. Come prepared with tire chains and essentials such as a sleeping bag, water and a little food. Roads to Cedar Grove in the Kings Canyon, Crystal Cave, and Mineral King are closed

VISITOR CENTERS
In Sequoia National Park
Giant Forest Museum

Open daily. Call for hours of operation.
Phone:
1-559-565-4480

Location:
The museum is housed in a historic building in the Giant Forest sequoia grove at 6500 feet (1980m) elevation. It is 16 miles (26km) from Sequoia Park's entrance at Highway 198.

Exhibits:
Wonderful exhibits tell the story of the sequoias of Giant Forest, and what we have learned about how to protect them.

Services:
Books, maps, & educational items are sold here. Fully accessible restrooms and trails are available here. Pay phone.


Lodgepole Visitor Center

Open:
Summer into fall.
Closed in winter. Call for hours of operation.

Phone:
1-559-565-4436

Answer 2

Rv Camping Sequoia National Park

Answer 3

Sequoia National Park Rv Camping

Answer 4

Love, love LOVE Sequoia... many happy childhood memories of camping there with family. Yes, you'll need a car because the RV's aren't allowed everywhere. I would look into getting a car trailer hitch for your RV. I also reccomend calling the park to find out the rules and restrictions... Unfortunately all my experiences were tent camping so I can't help you out with specifics. While you're there make sure you take time to visit King's Canyon and Crystal Caverns.... FREAKIN LOVE SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK!

PS- Bring "baggies" if anyone in your party gets car sick easily! Yuck!

Answer 5

You're better off parking the RV at King's Canyon & driving a car you towed behind or rent one once up there. Several roads aren't wide enough for a motorhome of any size or shape, even a camper shell on a pickup truck is scary business! I've not been up there in years but have neighbors who go every year. They either tow their own car behind their RV or make a rental car reservation. The landscape is absolutely gorgeous & breath-taking. I have pictures from my last visit in my teen years & can remember the views as I look at each one.

Take warm clothes, even in the summer. The mountains can cool off rather quick & if the winds come up, you'll freeze your buns off. Be careful going late winter though. The snow can linger there & cause black ice on the roads. Go there late spring to early summer. You'll enjoy the landscape much more.

Answer 6

we lived in san diego and would go up there quite often on summer vacation when i was younger - i loved it! we went more recently too and my parents still go with the 2 older grandkids, they get a little bored, but part of that is because they are so different in age (11 and 5 now). i would suggest renting a cabin instead. it may be a more money - but it's worth it. we never did an RV. we had a cabin one time (when we waz po') that we had to use a community shower and bathroom. that kinda sucked. nowmymom rents private cabins in this religious community. we are by no means religous - they just have nice cabins. if you want more info on it, let me know and i'll ask my mom.

Answer 7

Here's a phrase that I keep hearing from fellow RV Campers: With today's gas prices, we ended up flying, renting a car, and staying at an all inclusive. It would've cost the same or less that taking the RV.

Answer 8

I just got back this week after spending a week in the redwoods. We go every year because it's one of my favorite places in the world. It truly is worth it. I'd also like to recommend Elk Prairie to camp - they have RV parking there but you have to reserve a spot this time of year. There is a ton of wildlife and the most gorgeous hikes you'll ever experience. Please do it!

Answer 9

i went to king's canyon (right next door to sequoia nat'l park) and yosemite, and both were some of the most gorgeous landscape i have ever seen. i can see where it might be difficult to maneuver an rv, though, b/c the roads can be kind of narrow and winding. if i were to camp there, i would take a tent instead.

Answer 10

great place !!! haven't been for some years though .. someone told me you can't actually drive into the trees anymore .. that you must get on a bus or tram .. I don't know for sure .. you probably could check on line .. kings canyon is right next door and Yosemite is just a stones throw away too.. I don't know if you can ride a small motorcycle ..but that might be a thought .. I wish you luck and have a great time .. have a smore for me!..
Joe Doe...........