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Campground
Princess
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
At nearby Hume Lake, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road exploring.
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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, and 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.
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- Latitude
- 36.802784° N
- Longitude
- 118.938083° 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
- Boat-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Amphitheater
- Picnic table
- Fires
- 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
- Sanitary dump
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 50 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Sewer hookupsCommunity 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
Princess Campground sits next to a large meadow at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the Indian Basin Grove. The campsite is just 3 miles northwest of Hume Lake.
The 87-acre lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and is part of the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. The lake now provides countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
Facilities
This 88-site park consists of several loops, among them 19 tent-only sites. An amphitheater makes for a convivial gathering place. Camp next to giant Sequoia tree stumps from an ancient Sequoia grove or near a lush meadow full of wildflowers. Sites are shaded, parking stands are dirt and gravel.
This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
Recreation
The Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail offers an accessible, paved half-mile loop, and an additional half-mile extension loop through the grove and meadow area. The trailhead is right outside the camp entrance.
At nearby Hume Lake, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road exploring.
For hikers of all levels, the 2.6-mile Hume Lake Loop at the lake and features interpretive signs and benches.
Natural Features
The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from 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, and 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
The campground provides a great base for day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Day Use Area
- Hiking
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Mountain Biking
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Photography
- Star Gazing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Backpacking
- Birding
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Dump station
- Amphitheater
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Drinking Water
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
64 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 50 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
8 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
18 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 35 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
- Princess's official facility record states: This is black bear country; Special food storage regulations in effect and must be followed Only non-motorized boats are allowed on Hume Lake Off-road vehicles are not permitted 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…
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- 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 in effect and must be followed
- Only non-motorized boats are allowed on Hume Lake
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted 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.
- This campground has a dump station onsite, fee is $20.00.
- 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.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to Grants Grove, continuing approximately 12 miles to Princess Campground on the right.
Facility contact
559-335-2232 · jgross@goexplorus.com