Hume Lake

HUME LAKE

Part of Sequoia National Forest

Overview

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

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 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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Important Notices

  • This is black bear country; special food storage regulations are in effect and must be followed
  • Only non-motorized boats allowed on Hume Lake
  • Maximum of two vehicles allowed per single site, four per double sites
  • There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.

  • 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 Park Entrance Fee
  • 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 visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Firewood is available for sale at host site for $8.00/bundle

Available Activities

  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Camping - Camping
  • Backpacking - Backpacking
  • Birding - Birding
  • Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
  • Water Activities - Water Activities
  • Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Access - Water Access
  • Swimming - Swimming
  • Star Gazing - Star Gazing
  • Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails
  • Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
  • Kayaking - Kayaking

Directions

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 559-335-2232

36.79579406175007, -118.90738670383742

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