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A winding mountain road curves along a stone-walled scenic overlook with a wayside exhibit panel, offering a sweeping view of rugged Sierra Nevada peaks and canyon ridgelines under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

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Where to Base for Sequoia

Your basecamp options — Three Rivers at the foothill gate, plus in-park lodging near Lodgepole.

A winding mountain road curves along a stone-walled scenic · Where to Base for Sequoia National Park

Where to Base

Where to base near Sequoia

Sequoia's gateway is Three Rivers, the foothill town on Highway 198 that holds the south approach to the Generals Highway — the road up into the giant-sequoia groves and Giant Forest. In-park, Wuksachi Lodge sits at altitude near Lodgepole, the developed hub for the Sherman Tree and Lodgepole campground. Open a town for its lodging, dining, and what there is to do beyond the park.

  • South Foothills basecamp town

    Three Rivers

    Distance to entrance
    5.8 mi drive
    Property mix
    Small inn / motel mix
    Town → park shuttle
    No — drive in
    Explore Three Rivers

  • Full-service valley base camp

    Visalia

    Distance to entrance
    28.1 mi drive
    Property mix
    Chain hotels + budget
    Town → park shuttle
    No — drive in
    Explore Visalia

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