Fir Group
FIR GROUP
Part of Sequoia National Forest
Overview
Fir Group Campground sits near Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest, amidst pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet. Hume Lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and sits in the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber.Facilities
Fir Group Campground can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables and food storage lockers are provided.
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
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
Visitors can enjoy trout fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking on 87-acre Hume Lake. There are also several hiking paths along the lake.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Important Notices
- This is black bear country; visitors should follow safety precautions and store food in the provided food lockers
Only non-motorized boats are allowed on Hume Lake. This group facility is limited to 31 vehicles
- There are no electric hookups
- 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
- 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.
Available Activities
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
From Fresno, 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
Phone: 559-335-2232
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