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Hume Lake camping is a popular activity along Hume Lake, 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. 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. 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 Sequoia and Jeffrey 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. 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. ADA Access: N
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.
Such an over rated green water pit. Terrible drive. Too many curves and so very far just to go to GREEN WATER. I SO MUCH WANTED TO SMIM. No restrooms near the water. DISCUSTING DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND GAS . 😒 🙄 😤
When we visited Kings Canyon most of the big locations I has planned for my trip were closed. We venture here and spend like 1hour admiring the beauty of the lake, people watching and of course taking some pictures. It was very relaxing and I say that well planned you could spend half a day here.
Hume Lake is a gem nestled in the heart of Sequoia National Forest. At an elevation of 5,204.5 ft, it offers breathtaking views that will leave you in awe. We had the privilege of witnessing this natural wonder from the Kings Canyon Panoramic Point Overlook, and the sight was nothing short of magical. The serene beauty of the lake, surrounded by towering trees, is a sight to behold.
I had a great time camping at Hume Lake, California. We went camping during the week and had almost the entire place to ourselves.
The peace and quiet was amazing and it was a relaxing time for all of us.
PRO-TIP: Come Tuesday through Thursday and avoid the crowd, you won’t regret it.
Since Highway 180 is closed, there are fewer places to visit in King Canyon National Park. Hume Lake is one of the best places to visit, camping and spending quality time with family. Beautiful scenery.A lovely lake surrounded by mountains.Pets are allowed here. Parking is limited.
