Facility Details - COVE GROUP, CA

Overview

Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest.

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:

Several trails pass nearby, offering excellent hiking, and streams along the way provide trout fishing. At Lake Hume visitors enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and hiking.

Facilities:

This group site holds one group up to 50 people. Showers, picnic areas, drinking water and group campfire rings are provided.

The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Drinking Water Food Storage Locker Parking Area	Picnic Area Vault Toilets Water
Within 10 Miles
Fuel Available General Store Gift Shop	Laundry Facilities Showers

Know Before You Go

This is bear country; visitors should follow safety precautions and store food in bear-proof containers
Vehicles are limited to 20 cars or 10 RVs
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
Click here for more info about the Sequoia National Forest
Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee

Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.665, -118.83806
36°39'54"N, 118°50'17"W

From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 towards Kings Canyon National Park. Take a right on the General's Highway and travel approximately 10 miles south to campground entrance on the left.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

COVE GROUP

CA

Phone Number:

Information: (559)335-2232

COVE GROUP, CA