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Campground
Hume Lake
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
Hume Lake Campground is a popular facility along Hume Lake, one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations.
The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which have views of Hume Lake.
The campground is situated among towering Incense Cedars and Ponderosa Pines on the northern end of Hume Lake, which was built to support a long-ago commercial logging operation.
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- Latitude
- 36.795433° N
- Longitude
- 118.907395° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Hume Lake Campground is a popular facility along Hume Lake, one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area offers seasonal recreational opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, and swimming.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which have views of Hume Lake. Foot trails lead to the lakeshore. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.
Recreation
Hume Lake is a year-round recreation destination. During warmer months, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking.
During the winter, the area is popular for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among towering Incense Cedars and Ponderosa Pines on the northern end of Hume Lake, which was built to support a long-ago commercial logging operation. It once supplied water to the longest lumber flume transporting logs to the Central Valley. The elevation is 5,250 feet.
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the Giant Sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
Nearby Attractions
Bearskin Grove offers the rare opportunity to photograph an entire mature sequoia in one frame. Hiking through the grove, visitors will find a mix of young and old sequoias, including about 50 trees that measure over 6 feet in diameter. Take Tenmile Road (Forest Road 13S09) to Forest Road 13S02, then 13S98 to enter the grove.
Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Backpacking
- Birding
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Water Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water Access
- Swimming
- Star Gazing
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
52 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 35 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
16 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Max Stay
- 14 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 3 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Hume Lake's official facility record states: This is black bear country; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed Only non-motorized boats allowed on Hume Lake Maximum of two vehicles allowed per single site, four per double sites No all-terrain or off-highway vehicle use in the campground Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's fo…
- Fire and stove use
- Hume Lake's official facility record states: Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 26, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 28, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 25, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- This is black bear country; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed
- Only non-motorized boats allowed on Hume Lake
- Maximum of two vehicles allowed per single site, four per double sites
- No all-terrain or off-highway vehicle use in the campground
- Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
- Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle
- Overnight camping fee includes 1 car or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. There is an additional fee $8.00 for each vehicle per night of stay. If you have an extra vehicle, it must fit on the site parking spur.
- FYI: "This campground is located right on Hume Lake and is close neighbors with the Hume Lake Christian Camp. This high energy camp offers boat rentals, a snack shops, stores and a gas station and is always bustling with children. Please note, the camp also has nightly events with amplified music that can be heard from the campground."
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Fresno, take Highway 180 east to the Park Wye. Go left and continue on Highway 180, past Grant Grove for 12.25 miles. Turn right on Hume Road and continue 3 miles to Y intersection. Take the road to the left 0.5 mile to Hume Lake Campground entrance.
Facility contact
559-335-2232 · jgross@goexplorus.com