The lodgepole chipmunk inhabits conifer forests in California, including the Sierra Nevada. It is active by day and gathers food on the ground.
The face and back have sharply contrasting stripes. A white patch lies behind each ear, and the underside of the tail is reddish brown.
It gathers seeds and other food by day and stores food. It also climbs conifers and hibernates in winter.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.