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the cabins share a central shower and bath. The spacious grounds contain several inviting hammocks and a babbling brook, and deer are likely to meander through at any time. Church services are conducted Sunday mornings on the patio, no alcohol is sold in the small store, and the generator is turned off before 10 PM—this is not a place that parties. Pros: lovely setting; friendly staff. Cons: no electricity except in the evenings. | Mineral King Rd., 20 mi east of Hwy. 198 93271 | 559/561–3223 or 805/528–2730 | www.silvercityresort.com | 13 units, 8 with shared bath | In-room: no a/c, no phone (some), kitchen, refrigerator (some), no TV, Internet (some). In-hotel: restaurant | MC, V | Closed Nov.–May.

Fodor’s Choice | Wuksachi Lodge.

$$$–$$$$ | The striking cedar-and-stone main building here is a fine example of how a man-made structure can blend effectively with lovely mountain scenery. Guest rooms, which have modern amenities, are in three buildings up the hill from the main lodge. You can usually see deer roaming around the spacious and hilly grounds, which are 7,200 feet above sea level. Pros: best place to stay in the parks, lots of wildlife. Cons: rooms can be small, main lodge is a few minutes’ walk from guest rooms. | Wuksachi Village 93262 | 559/565–4070 front desk, 559/253–2199, 888/252–5757 reservations | www.visitsequoia.com | 102 rooms | In-room: no a/c, refrigerator, Internet, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, bar | AE, D, DC, MC, V.

CAMPING

Atwell Mill Campground.

$ | At 6,650 feet, this tents-only campground is just south of the Western Divide. There are telephones and a general store is ½ mi away at the Silver City Resort. Reservations are not accepted. Pros: peaceful; spacious; usually has spaces available. Cons: no frills; very remote. | Mineral King Rd., 20 mi east of Hwy. 198 93262 | 559/565–3341 | 23 tent sites | Pit toilets, drinking water, showers, bear boxes, fire grates, picnic tables | No credit cards | Closed Nov.–Apr.

Buckeye Flat Campground.

$$ | This tents-only campground at the southern end of Sequoia National Park is smaller—and consequently quieter—than campgrounds elsewhere in the park. Because of its low elevation (2,800 feet), it scorches in summer. Pros: generally quiet; has many shade possibilities. Cons: can be rowdy on weekends; shade doesn’t help enough on scorcher days. | Generals Hwy., 6 mi north of Foothills Visitor Center 93262 | 559/565–3341 | 28 tent sites | Flush toilets, drinking water, bear boxes, fire grates, picnic tables | Reservations not accepted | No credit cards | Closed late Sept.–March.

Dorst Creek Campground.

$$ | This large campground is at 6,700 feet. Use the bear boxes: this is a popular area for the furry creatures to raid. Reservations, made by mail or through the Web site, are essential in summer. There are accessible sites here. Pros: centrally located; lots of wildlife sightings probable. Cons: so large it’s impersonal; difficult to navigate; can be raucous Friday and Saturday nights. | Generals Hwy. (Rte. 198), 8 mi north of Lodgepole Visitor Center, near Kings Canyon border 93262 | 301/722–1257 or 800/365–2267 | 204 tent/RV sites | Flush toilets, dump station, drinking water, bear boxes, fire grates, picnic tables, public telephone | D, MC, V | Closed after Labor Day–Memorial Day.

Lodgepole Campground.

$$ | The largest Lodgepole-area campground is also the noisiest, though things do quiet down at night. Restrooms are nearby. Lodgepole and Dorst (a mile or so to the west) are the two campgrounds within Sequoia that accept reservations (essential up to five months in advance for stays between mid-May and mid-October). Pros: great central location; wonderful atmosphere for families. Cons: spaces are rather small; reservations rather difficult to obtain. | Off Generals Hwy. beyond Lodgepole Village 93262 | 559/565–3341 Ext. 2 for information, 800/365–2267 reservations | 214 tent/RV sites | Flush toilets, dump station (summer only), drinking water, guest laundry (summer only), showers (summer only), bear boxes, fire grates, picnic tables, public telephone,