Ten Mile Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 6 |
| RV, no hookups | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | RV | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Full | Springs | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 003 | Tent only | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | Springs | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 | Tent only | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No / – | Springs | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | RV | 6 | Gravel | Full | No / – | Springs | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 | RV | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | Springs | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 | RV | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | Springs | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | Springs | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 | Tent only | Back-in | 27 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 010 | Tent only | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 011 | Tent only | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
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, picnic tables, campfire rings and bearlockers are provided, as are vault toilets.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 36.7535° N, 118.8941° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
4 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
5 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- WildfireLand
7 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 ↗ | 13.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Shaver Lake Sports ↗ | 33.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 43.2 mi |
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Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Ten Mile Campground on Hwy 21, N of Idaho City
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 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.
- 2.3 miQuail Flat Winter Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.4 miSandy Cove Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 2.5 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (South) ↗Fishing site
- 2.6 miPowder Can Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 2.7 miHume Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.7 miHume Lake Fishing Pier (North) ↗Fishing site
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- 2.8 miHume Lake Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 4 miCherry Gap Ohv Staging Area ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 1.6 miQuail Flat Ski3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 2.5 miHume Lake ↗2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miKanawyer ↗11.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.7 miStarlight Ski1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 3.8 miLittle Boulder Grove1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miBig Baldy0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.3 miQuail Flat Winter Trailhead ↗Sequoia National Forest
- 2.7 miHume Lake 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 Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.
- inSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 acres
- 1.9 miJohn Muir Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 652,903 acres
- 3.6 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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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.
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.
Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ten Mile Campground?
Sites at Ten Mile Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ten Mile Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ten Mile Campground have?
11 sites, including 6 tent-only sites and 4 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Ten Mile Campground?
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 pets allowed at Ten Mile Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ten Mile Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ten Mile Campground?
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 Ten Mile Campground?
Nearby Hume Lake is a year-round recreation destination. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Ten Mile Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tenmile Campground (under 0.1 mi), Landslide (1 mi), and Logger Flat Group (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby