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Campground
Ten Mile Campground (CA)
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
Ten Mile Campground is a primitive campground located 5 miles from Hume Lake on Tenmile Road.
The campground is adjacent to Ten Mile Creek, a creek popular with anglers and hunters and dwarfed by towering Sequoia and Ponderosa pines at an elevation of 5,294 feet.
Take Tenmile Road (Forest Road 13S09) to Forest Road 13S02, then 13S98 to enter the grove.
Map
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- Latitude
- 36.753452° N
- Longitude
- 118.894138° 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
- Hike-in
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 50 ft
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- 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
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
Ten Mile Campground is a primitive campground located 5 miles from Hume Lake on Tenmile Road. A stream runs through the campground.
Nearby Hume Lake is one of Sequoia National Forest's most visited destinations. The area offers year-round recreational opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double-family campsites, picnic tables, campfire rings and bearlockers are provided, as are vault toilets.
Recreation
Nearby 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 adjacent to Ten Mile Creek, a creek popular with anglers and hunters and dwarfed by towering Sequoia and Ponderosa pines at an elevation of 5,294 feet.
Sequoia National Forest is located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California and 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 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 six feet in diameter. Take Tenmile Road (Forest Road 13S09) to Forest Road 13S02, then 13S98 to enter the grove.
Places like Hume Lake, Boyden Cavern, and Princess Meadow are nearby summer recreation opportunities.
Visitors enjoy making day trips to nearby 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
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
RV Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- 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
Management
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV
- 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
6 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 12
- 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
- Ten Mile Campground (CA)'s official facility record states: This is black bear country; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed 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 National Park Service entrance fee Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Fire and stove use
- Ten Mile Campground (CA)'s official facility record states: The campground offers single and double-family campsites, picnic tables, campfire rings and bearlockers are provided, as are vault toilets.
- 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 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | RV Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | RV Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | RV Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | RV Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 28, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- There is no water available at this campground. Guests can obtain water at nearby Landslide Campground during the duration of your stay.
- This is black bear country; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed
- 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 National Park Service entrance fee
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Hume Lake Ranger District, (559) 338-2251
- 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 Click Here
- 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, take Highway 180 east to the Park entrance, turn right on Generals Highway. Turn left on Ten Mile Road, campground approximately five miles on left.
Facility contact
jgross@goexplorus.com