Hume Lake
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 52 |
| Tent-only | 16 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
68 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 27 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 12 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 013 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 014 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Sequoia National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations for this campground can be made by visiting Hume Lake, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 (International 1.518.885.3639 or TDD 1.877.833.6777). |
| Fees | $34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle |
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Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 36.7954° N, 118.9074° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
5 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
5 mi from the campground
- WildfireLand
9 mi from the campground · 20 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Shaver Lake Sports ↗ | 31.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 45.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 0.2 miHume Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 0.2 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (North) ↗Fishing site
- 0.4 miHume Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 0.5 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (South) ↗Fishing site
- 0.5 miHume Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.6 miPowder Can Picnic Area ↗Day use
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- 1.9 miIndian Basin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.1 miCherry Gap Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miHume Lake ↗2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miIndian Basin ↗1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miYucca Point1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miBoole Tree Spur0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miBoole Tree2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miChicago Stump Ski1.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miHume Lake Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
- 1.9 miIndian Basin Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
- 3 miYucca Point Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside John Muir Wilderness, which overlaps Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.
- inJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- inSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 acres
- 2.3 miMonarch Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,223 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hume Lake?
Sites at Hume Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations for this campground can be made by visiting Hume Lake, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 (International 1.518.885.3639 or TDD 1.877.833.6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hume Lake?
$34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hume Lake?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Hume Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hume Lake have?
71 sites, including 52 standard sites without power and 16 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hume Lake?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Hume Lake?
Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hume Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hume Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hume Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Hume Lake?
Hume Lake is a year-round recreation destination. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Hume Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Aspen Hollow Group (1 mi), Logger Flat Group (1.5 mi), and Princess (1.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby