U.S. Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest · California

Princess

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov89 sites50 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
active
Grant Grove Rx Spring (prescribed burn) · 4 mi away · 15 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups64
Tent-only18
Host/management7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

82 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
002MORNStandardBack-in43GravelFull6 / 1Yes
003MORNStandardBack-in43GravelFull6 / 1Yes
004MORNTent only25GravelFull6 / 1Yes
005MORNTent only25GravelFull6 / 1Yes
006MORNStandardBack-in40GravelFull6 / 1Yes
007MORNStandardBack-in45PavedFull6 / 1Yes
008MORNStandardBack-in40GravelFull6 / 1Yes
009MORNStandardBack-in30GravelFull6 / 1Yes
010MORNStandardBack-in35GravelFull12 / 2Yes
011MORNTent only30GravelFull6 / 1Yes

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestSequoia National Forest
BookingCampsites can be reserved by calling1.877.444.6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) and at Princess, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov.
FeesCampsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle Dump Station Fee $20

Sequoia National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Princess30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.03 inches of precipitation, 37.7 inches of snowFebruary: 7.33 inches of precipitation, 44.8 inches of snowMarch: 7.81 inches of precipitation, 35.1 inches of snowApril: 3.58 inches of precipitation, 20.0 inches of snowMay: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJune: 0.53 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowNovember: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 8.6 inches of snowDecember: 6.63 inches of precipitation, 30.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.9°F averageFebruary: 35.5°F averageMarch: 37.8°F averageApril: 41.0°F averageMay: 48.7°F averageJune: 58.2°F averageJuly: 65.6°F averageAugust: 65.4°F averageSeptember: 60.1°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 42.2°F averageDecember: 35.4°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grant Grove, 5 miles from the campground at 6,580 feet, station USC00043551 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 186 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to Grants Grove, continuing approximately 12 miles to Princess Campground on the right.

Coordinates36.8028° N, 118.9381° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    4 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    4 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Land

    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 stationDump station ↗18 mi
Outdoor gearShaver Lake Sports ↗29.7 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗44.7 mi

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Explore

Video

Princess Campground | Sequoia National Forest | Sierra Nevada | Site by Site Exploration

Worth a stop

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.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Indian Basin ↗
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Boole Tree Spur
    0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Boole Tree
    2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Hume Lake ↗
    2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.4 mi
    Chicago Stump Ski
    1.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 2.5 mi
    Chicago Stump ↗
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside John Muir Wilderness.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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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.

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.

Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California

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    Laurel Scheidt, 2022
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  • Moon Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
    Ann Marie Brown, 2021
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    Tom Stienstra, 2022
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Princess?

Sites at Princess are reservable on Recreation.gov. Campsites can be reserved by calling1.877.444.6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) and at Princess, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Princess?

Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle Dump Station Fee $20

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Princess?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Princess open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Princess have?

89 sites, including 64 standard sites without power and 18 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Princess?

The longest site here provides 50 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 pets allowed at Princess?

Yes, pets are allowed at Princess. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Princess?

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 Princess?

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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Princess is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hume Lake (1.8 mi), Aspen Hollow Group (2.4 mi), and Logger Flat Group (3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby