I don't know how to even describe this park, maybe, magical... The sequoias are majestic with sugar…read morepines sprinkled all around. I was here with the Sisters Corp. to do some volunteer work. I did not want to miss the opportunity to give my time for this beautiful place. This is my first time to visit this National Park and I know now it will not be my last. My first day at the volunteer camp group site as we gathered at the table to meet each other and go over the agenda for the weekend we had the opportunity to see a black bear casually roam through our campground near the tents (one of them was mine). We were all informed prior to arriving not to leave any scented items in the tents. No one wonder the bear kept moving along, but with the help of our camp host shooing it away from the campground. This is something we learned from the rangers, is to shoo them away so they don't get in the habit of coming around. The park offers many hiking trails, I had the chance to do one of many, which was the Long Meadow Trail. Very beautiful, plenty of foliage and evidence of a bear in the area. Another part of the park I got to visit was General Sherman. There is a park ranger that will tell you the history of the General Sherman tree. You can wait in a long line to take a pic in front of the tree with a General Sherman sign. Or you can take a pic around the fenced majestic tree. I choose not to wait in line. I had the chance to shuttle to General Sherman tree from the Museum. The Shuttle is free and seems to come every 10-15 min. From General Sherman I also shuttled to the Lodgepole marketplace and visitor center. In this area are bathrooms with showers (coin operated, quarters). The Marketplace has an area to order some food and also a section where you can purchase some ice cream by the scoop. The store offers assorted ice cream bars. The visitor center offers gift items as well as the marketplace. At the front of the visitor center they had a ranger available at a booth if you had any questions. This place is quite busy! Parking lot is a madhouse. Nearby is a campground you may want to check out or ask the ranger for some info. If you can, arrive early, find parking at the Museum and shuttle to everything if you can. Warning, when I was doing volunteer work in the parking lot across from the museum we witnessed a black bear enjoying some berries in the bushes. I'm not sure if they will venture into the parking lot with a lot human activity going on but be careful what you leave in your car, anything and everything with a scent. The park has so much to see. I look forward to returning to volunteer and to take advantage of what the park has to offer.

Best national park I've ever been to and that's saying a lot…read more It's magical, and I highly recommend getting to the Sherman trailhead prior to 9:30am if you want a parking spot. Takes about an hour to get in there, up there and parked so plan accordingly. The congress trail was amazing and for a 3.5 mile hike it took about 2.5 hours with frequent stops for pictures. Highly recommend a stop at lodge pole for refreshments and merch. Incredible experience from start to finish.

Renting the house boat was great, getting my deposit back was and is terrible. It's been 10 days,…read moreand still no return of the deposit. If you pay the deposit in cash, you should be able to get it back the same day. Unacceptable.

We have rented party barges twice from the marina. Both times we had a wonderful time! They are…read morehelpful and informative about the lake and boats you rent. The kids all had a great time jumping and swimming and sliding into the lake. We hope to rent again this summer.

My sister and I took the intermediate course with Mountain Descents River Rafting, and it…read morecompletely exceeded our expectations. It was definitely more intense than I originally thought, but in a way that made the whole experience even more thrilling. Our guide, DJ (I think!), had a sense of humor that made the whole ride even more fun. We both left feeling exhilarated and already talking about doing it again next time we're visiting Sequoia.

Everyone was very chill, and more than knowledgeable. Plenty of range for experience…read more Definitely a must try.

I have loved lake success for about 27 years! Every time I think about best experience of my life…read moreit's always, spending the night in the middle of the lake on patio boat top, with blow up mattress, my best friends underneath on first level. The stars are the most perfect and beautiful I've ever seen! No mosquitos because we stay in the middle away from the bugs. Never has there been anywhere close to this! Then waking up early when light comes, and jumping in the water it's pure heaven! I've come all the way out from Texas because my friends told me water is high enough again, and I'm soooo looking forward to reliving that perfect experience!

We camped at Lake Success Labor Day weekend, water was shut down by 10pm + all bathrooms/showers…read morewere closed by management as well. Only 2 porter potties available to use however they were disgustingly dirty. But they did go around and warned everyone to lower music by 10pm yet they didn't warn everyone bathroom and water would be shut down. Will not be coming back again!

this is a pretty nice campground. spacious sites and easy to book online. little dried up success…read morelake.

Went here on a hot summer day to escape the 100+ degree heat. It was cool that you could park right…read moreon the beach of the lake and have all your junk for hanging out right there. We set up some chairs and canopy. Had some beers and lunch. It was fairly pleasant except for the GAS smell. The whole time, it just smelled like gas. Someone had a jet ski parked inside the roped-off swimming area. The water in the swimming area was stale and tepid and smelled like gas. I went in despite that, and it was gross. The muddy lake bottom and uncomfortably warm water added to the disgust. Once you get far enough into the lake it was cool and comfortable, but geez - right by the shore was awful. I'll just rent a boat next time, haha.

It is like a heaven, if you spend the night there is even better. You should see the moonrise when…read moreit comes out behind the mountain you feel like it is very close to you. Good for fishing, hiking, camping, horse riding, hunting more and more. Good place to spend the weekend.

Sometimes I forget that I grew up on an old cattle ranch. There are a set of twin lakes (more like…read moreponds) that are @ the end of my street. Growing up my bros and I would go biking, fishing, or exploring around these lakes. There is a cute tackle shop that is ran by the family that owns it & there are cute fishing huts that are good for fishing in or hide and ghost seek.

Don't forego the Forest because you're so focused on the big name Sequoia National Park! Sequoia NF…read moreis an awesome option if you want to make a short weekend trip from the LA region as it's just a little under four hours away. Sequoia NF not only has a Sequoia National Monument, like the Park, it also has Kernville which has options for rafting, lodging, and hanging out by the Kern river. I'd imagine it's less busy than the Park as well meaning that you will find it easier to find a campsite. Perhaps the most surprising thing to me was all the abundance of water. We found swimming holes everywhere which I feel is an undersold aspect of the Sequoia NF. We came during the heatwave, so cooling off in the cold mountain water pools was excellent. Give your National Forest a try!! You won't regret it!!

Absolutely stunning, amazing views, fresh air and super clean area. Lots of trash's located around…read more Peaceful. From entrance it's 45mins to get to the sequoia trees. Sundays don't require a fee. Definitely recommend. open 24/7 365 days a year.

Had a great weekend they were able to fit my family and I in last minute notice and stayed up super…read morelate for us untill we got there on memorial weekend 2016 It was a small drive up to the lake for fishing, make sure to stop at the walmart near bye for a fishing license cause they dont sell or issue them there hint hint. Longer term tenants were very polite and friendly, had full hookup sites that were very easy to hookup to and very inexpensive. Had a pretty big pool ready to go till late and were not strict about anything very lade back, as long as your not being a disturbance of course I would stay here again based on the fact that i called super late and they welcomed me in and made it happen no worries! Seems like they allow small motorized bikes and or quads to cruz around but nothing crazy as no one likes dust! Fire wood and ice were a good price and had plenty. Not bad eagles nest! Thanks for a chill weekend when i was about to go back home from lack of availability at other camp sites for my trailer!

As of May 2026, all water has to be boiled, per State of California. Come with your water tank full…read moreor buy bottled water for drinking. Very nice staff. Sites closer together than I prefer but it was quiet. We brought more people than can sleep in our RV so we usually set up a small tent. When making the reservation they said we could set up a tent next to our RV but we were not comfortable with neighbors so close. Restrooms at office had screen door only. When stepping out of the shower, I felt exposed to entire campground, especially at night with lights on inside. Before coming to this place again, I would call and ask if some of these issues have been resolved.

An excellent place to volunteer!…read more This is a review of Coexist with Wildlife Day, which was awesome: a bio blitz, some volunteer work and tacos from a food truck with a band. Also free Otter Pops!

I really enjoyed visiting the River Pky. We gathered for a meeting and for some attendees, it was…read moretheir first visit and the atmosphere was amazing for all. I have been back just to enjoy the grounds. So pretty!

First, Boulder Boats typically has a great selection of new and used boats. I had been watching…read moretheir site for about a year and had a good feeling this was a high-probability buy site! In summary, the whole buying experience was truly great in every way. Jake, did his part to understand what I was after and intuitively took me a bit further down a less-expensive road, whatttt?! And, he made the right call. Also, he worked with me as I worked him on the price. We did not frustrate, but methodically worked out a fair price, and he certainly held up his end of the bargain. For that alone, he gets 5 stars! Next, the boat checkout. I was probably an easy customer having been around boats all my life. Nonetheless, Dillon (sorry Dylan, if I butchered your name!) was timely, efficient, patient, and willing to help and answer any and all questions in the parking lot, on the lake, and on the ramp. 5 stars. Matt, the main service guy. This is a tough one because I know boats and love to work on them, buuuuutttt I had to let go and have Matt "geeter dun" as I had little time. We had to come to terms on several technical issues and haggle a bit on the cost, but his patience, experience, and knowledge resulted in a very sano install for a reasonable price. In the end, he and his crew did an excellent job installing ballast, batteries, prop, full engine service, trailer service, and he got us on the road promptly and confidently on a Saturday morning before a 400-mile tow. The tow went without incident, and the boat ran great. Thanks Matt! 5 stars. Cameron. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Hung with us through a 2-hour shopping spree including boat stuff, life jackets, wake surfers, and wake surf gear. Gear selection was good, but not quite Overton's or iBoat (duh!). Regardless, Cameron was extremely helpful and earned his 5 stars too! Dusty. Came and went, but checked on us often to ensure that all was good. He exuded customer care. 5 stars. Last but not least, Ann. She was obviously efficient at what she does and provided concise and friendly closure to our experience at Boulder Boats. Pretty sure she went an extra yard or two with the DMV while procuring our plates and registration. Big thanks Ann, 5 stars! All in all, a pleasurable and awesome experience with a really great team of individuals. Pretty sure this is not the norm when it comes to buying a boat. We would gladly do it again!

What a joke! Don't go here. Says they offer boat repairs and this is the message I received from…read morethe manager when I asked for some work done. The worst customer service. They only care about the initial sale.