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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1st time camper | 3/10/2011 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: First time camper their at lodgepole, space 100. What is ur input on this space. Do have any ... A: From what I have seen, Space 100 is an excellent spot, and one that I would pick for my family. ... | ||
| Lodgepole campsites 40 & 41 | 1/28/2011 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I have reserved 40 & 41, but I am now learning they are too far and we will have to carry our stuff ... A: I have never personally camped at sites 40 and 41, but they have always interested me as sites I ... | ||
| First time camper need advice in group campsite | 1/27/2011 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I would like to know which group campgrounds would you recommend for first time campers with kids in ... A: At Lodgepole I would recommend the sites across the bridge. That area is pretty flat, so if you ... | ||
| First time camper need advive in group campsite | 1/26/2011 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I would like to know which group campgrounds would you recommend for first time campers with kids in ... A: I really recommend booking sites at Lodgepole campground. There is a section (across the bridge) ... | ||
| RV or car and hotel | 9/23/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We are arriving from San Fran, going down the caost to Big Sir then over to Sequoia, up to Ysemite, ... A: I think you will be fine in an RV. You can stay in any of the big campgrounds, but I recommend ... | ||
| Will be camping at Lodgepole #169 & 171 | 8/5/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I read some of your advises on this site and would like to find out a bit more. We will be camping ... A: From your sites to the creek running through Lodgepole it is an easy walk or bike ride. I think ... | ||
| what type of fish can you find there? | 8/1/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again. I would like to know what type of fishes can you fish there? Also, can ... A: I know there are trout there, but not sure about any other type of fish. I haven't fished since ... | ||
| Will be camping at Lodgepole #169 & 171 | 8/1/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I read some of your advises on this site and would like to find out a bit more. We will be camping ... A: If your poles are thin then you shouldn't really have any problems fishing. Just use bait that the ... | ||
| 1st timers with carsick kid | 7/22/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: My family will be staying in the Grant Grove cabins for two days in August.. The problem is my 7 ... A: It takes a little over an hour to get from Grants Grove to Giant Forest (past Lodgepole), if memory ... | ||
| Fourth of July weekend | 6/22/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I recall that you were very helpful when I asked you a question regarding Lodgepole campground the ... A: I recommend that you go to Cedar Grove. There are four campgrounds there and I bet that you will ... | ||
| # of campers & directions | 6/19/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I have two questions: 1. We have 3 Dads and 4 young boys (3 8yr olds & 1 10 yr old) going camping. ... A: Sounds like you have a great trip planned with the boys. Make sure you hike to Tokopah Falls. The ... | ||
| Trailer Camping at Lodgepole | 6/15/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: MaryJo, I have a 26ft trailer and am wondering if there are campsites at Lodgepole that will fit our ... A: There ARE sites towards the front of the campground that are on a more level surface, and I would ... | ||
| Camping at Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon NP | 6/9/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I am trying to decide if it is best to take my kids camping for two nights at Cedar Grove on the ... A: Our experience at Cedar Grove is that there are plenty of campsites. However, I have only camped ... | ||
| Dorst campgroun #144 | 6/6/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: we booked Dorst campground #144 and the confirmation email said that it only allow 1 tent. I am ... A: Typically, campsites have a marked off spot for tents that only allow for the dimensions of one ... | ||
| Lodgepole Campsite #134 | 3/26/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: My family and I camp every summer at Lodgepole and thanks to your tips have always had a great ... A: I'm going to go again this year in August. I'm really looking forward to it, as it has been awhile ... | ||
| Biking in Sequoia | 3/9/2010 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We will be staying in Lodgepole (sites 88 & 90) this August. Would it be worthwhile to bring our ... A: Other than the Lodgepole campground there aren't too many areas to bike. You CAN go down to Hume ... | ||
| Planning help | 9/28/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We(my husband and our 5yr and 4yr old kids) are planning a trip from LA-Sequoia NP-Yosemite NP -San ... A: At Sequoia you can try staying at the Wuksachi Lodge at Giant Forest or the cabins at Grant's Grove. ... | ||
| Lodgepole Camp, Sites 4, 5, 16 & 17 | 9/17/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: You really sound like a true expert! We will be going with a group of first-time campers (including ... A: You are in the area right near the camp host. I think you'll be within walking distance from the ... | ||
| sequoia campground 103 question | 9/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: The lodgepole campground 103 states it's a walk in do you know what this means? Does it mean you ... A: You are right in saying you cannot drive right to the campsite. You will have to walk from the car, ... | ||
| Lodgepole Tent Pad Size | 9/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We have reserved sites #99 and #100 at Lodgepole. We have two tents. One tent is 15 x 10 and we ... A: Your tents are going to overlap the rocks that surround the tent pads. The rocks are actually flat, ... | ||
| Best route to Sequoia/ what to do there | 9/8/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: Next Sept will be driving from Yosemite to Lodgepole (will have camping reservations which will make ... A: The best route to Lodgepole is to take the 41 south from Yosemite, and then the 180 towards Kings ... | ||
| mineral king canyon | 9/2/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I was planning on camping at Mineral King Canyon this weekend (labor day). But will only be arriving ... A: I have never been to Mineral King. I've been to Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon, so not too sure which ... | ||
| Need Your Expert Advice :) | 7/26/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: This is my husband's and my first trip to Sequoia and I'm soooo excited! We came across the ... A: Of the three, my choices in order would be 124, then 41, and then 96. 124 & 41 are near the stream, ... | ||
| Upper Lodgepole Site #88 | 7/8/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: Anyone have insight into Upper Lodgepole Campsite #88? My first time camping at SNP this August. ... A: That campsite is in a hilly area, although the area that you will use to put your tent is nice and ... | ||
| Lodgepole Camp Site #55 help | 6/15/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We are staying at lodgepole in the last week of July staying Monday to Friday in space #55. Can you ... A: From what I know of the area and using the map that I have, I would recommend taking shade. The ... | ||
| showers | 6/12/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: we'll be camping at Canyon View in a few weeks and are just wondering about the walk to the showers ... A: Are you talking about Cedar Grove or Lodgepole? I'm not sure I know where Canyon View is. At both ... | ||
| sequoia camping | 6/6/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I am planning on camping at sequoia/kings canyon this upcoming weekend. I noticed a lot of places ... A: You can figure that any campground that requires reservations is going to have a lot of people. ... | ||
| Lodgepole site 46 | 5/28/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: First of all thank you for all the time and effort you put in here, I have read many of your past ... A: It's my pleasure. http://www.maryjomellado.com/lodgepolemap_campsites.pdf Site 46 looks like it's ... | ||
| site location, amphitheater | 5/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We've loved reading your responses to others. Couldn't find any references to sites #10 thru #31 ... A: If memory serves correctly, that area is open to RVs so there are a lot of those. I don't remember ... | ||
| Lodgpole camping | 5/18/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I stumbled into this website and I'm so HAPPY to find you LOL!!! I first apoligize for bombarding ... A: You're going to have a great time! I haven't been over too often in the area where campsite 166 is. ... | ||
| 1st time camping with family | 5/17/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I'm taking my family camping for the first time at lodgepole campground. I reserved site 40 & 43 ... A: Of the three sites you chose, I think you'll probably be spending more time at 40 as you'll be ... | ||
| Lodgepole campsiets 169 and 171 | 5/16/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I have been camping to Sequoia before I actually went to Hume Lake and loved it however I have been ... A: 38 & 39 look like they'll be good spots. I haven't camped in that area yet, so I'll be looking ... | ||
| Lodgepole campsiets 169 and 171 | 5/12/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I have been camping to Sequoia before I actually went to Hume Lake and loved it however I have been ... A: Sorry for getting back to you so late. I just got off a Disney cruise. Of the sites you named, I ... | ||
| camping on august 13 | 5/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: We are a family from France with 3 boys :12,10 and 6 years old and will be visiting sequoia/kings ... A: I apologize for taking so long to answer you, I was on a Disney cruise & just got back (well, almost ... | ||
| Sequoia National Park - exact location | 5/1/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I will be traveling from France with my 9 y/o boy next June. I plan to drive from LA to the Sequoia ... A: The best way to get to Sequoia from the Santa Monica Beach area is to take the 10 freeway east to ... | ||
| Crystal cave/ Boyden | 4/29/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: So we are really excited about going to camping in Cedar Grove this summer. We went to Crystal Cave ... A: Andreana. :-) Boyden is not as interesting as Crystal Cave, BUT, it is super easy to get to, and ... | ||
| Cedar Grove | 4/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I also grew up going to Yosemite and last year when I read all the wonderful info you've posted ... A: I live in Los Angeles, and we usually go up the 198 via Visalia. Since you are going to Cedar Grove, ... | ||
| walk-in definition for Lodgepole | 4/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: MaryJo, I've read a bunch of your previous answers and you've been very helpful in planning my trip ... A: The sites that are walk ins have parking alongside the road in designated parking spots, and then ... | ||
| Sequoia Lodgepole Site 105 | 3/30/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: You DO seem to be an expert. Would you choose 105 or 126 for a family with children? We would like ... A: Between the two campsites, I would choose 126, or any of the sites in that area. It is close to the ... | ||
| Lodgepole Campgrounds 103 and 104 | 3/18/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
| Q: I have asked you a couple of questions before and am no in a predicament. I am a teacher and my ... A: The nice thing about your campsites is that they aren't too far from the restroom. It's a hill, but ... | ||
MaryJo Mellado Willey
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I take my children camping in Sequoia often. I have favorite places to visit, and some easy hikes to take. There is also a small lake close by where one can fish, swim, or rent a small boat.
Experience
I've camped in both Lodgepole and Dorst campgrounds. There are plusses to both of them.
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