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Lodgepole Visitor Center

Visitor center

Lodgepole Visitor Center

California

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Overview

Renovated in 2023, the Lodgepole Visitor Center is located in the coniferous forests at an elevation of 6,700 feet (2,040 m), about 21 miles north of the Ash Mountain Entrance Station on Generals Highway. Stop by for information, wilderness permits, park films, maps, books, gifts, water, and restrooms. Explore immersive exhibits highlighting the park’s diverse ecosystems and human history. The visitor center is open only during the summer season, and operating dates and hours may vary.

At a glance

Type: Visitor center
State: California
Coordinates: 36.6041° N · 118.7319° W
Phone: (559) 565-3341
Booking: First-come, first-served

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Weather

7-day forecast

Tue60°40°Sunny
Wed61°38°Sunny
Thu58°35°Sunny
Fri48°33°Mostly Sunny
Sat45°32°Chance Rain And Snow
Sun45°30°Partly Sunny
Mon38°Rain And Snow Likely

Tue: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph WSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Booking

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First-come, first-served

(559) 565-3341 Get directions

Recreation.gov and the managing agency

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