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Princess Campground sits next to a large meadow at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the Indian Basin Grove. The campsite is just 3 miles northwest of Hume Lake.
The 87-acre lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and is part of the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. The lake now provides countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
The Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail offers an accessible, paved half-mile loop, and an additional half-mile extension loop through the grove and meadow area. The trailhead is right outside the camp entrance.
At nearby Hume Lake, visitors can enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking, mountain biking and off-road exploring.
For hikers of all levels, the 2.6-mile Hume Lake Loop at the lake and features interpretive signs and benches.
This 88-site park consists of several loops, among them 19 tent-only sites. An amphitheater makes for a convivial gathering place. Some sites have views of Hume Lake. Others have a view of the adjacent meadow. Sites are shaded, parking stands are dirt and gravel.
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.
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.
The campground provides a great base for day trips to Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns and General Grant Grove.
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to Grants Grove, continuing approximately 12 miles to Princess Campground on the right.
The audacity of you people to block the sunset views of locals in Kona by parking a gigantic ship in front of all the houses is absurd. Your ships are ugly, and I didn't travel 12 hrs to one of the most remote places on the planet to stare at capitalism. Ruiner of vacation views cruises. I waited two years for this trip and now I'm not seeing my sunsets. I hope the ships run aground and everyone gets eaten by sharks.
The good things about the Regal Princess are that the ship is tidy, very clean, most of the staff are very kind and helpful. The less good things. The beds in the cabins are simply horrible and uncomfortable, everything on the ship costs money. The place has become a money pump. Taking money for a bottle of water? The food is mostly monotonous and without any innovation. In short. I will not travel with you anymore.
🦋Embarking on the Discovery Princess for a 7-day Coastal California cruise was a seamless experience from the start. The on-boarding process was well-organized, ensuring a simple and fluid transition from the shore to the ship. The efficiency of the staff in handling embarkation set a positive tone for the voyage.
🦋Once settled into a mini-suite cabin, the accommodations proved to be spacious, providing a comfortable haven throughout the journey. The cabin’s cleanliness was impeccable, contributing to a sense of ease and relaxation for us.
🦋The culinary offerings aboard the Discovery Princess was the highlight of the cruise. The food was not only diverse in options but also inviting and undeniably tasty. The onboard dining experiences catered to a range of palates, enhancing the overall satisfaction of guests.
🦋The ship’s design mirrored a perfect blend of elegance and relaxation. The ambiance was inspiring, creating an atmosphere that allowed passengers to unwind in style. Whether lounging by the pool or exploring the ship’s various spaces, the design added to the overall luxury of the experience.
🦋The staff aboard the Discovery Princess were a standout aspect of the cruise. Throughout the journey, they consistently exhibited a friendly demeanor, were exceptionally accommodating, and always ready to provide helpful assistance. Their dedication to ensuring a positive experience for guests was evident in every interaction.
🦋Interactions with fellow guests further enhanced the cruise experience. The atmosphere on board was characterized by happy, easy-going, and friendly interactions among passengers, contributing to a sense of community throughout the voyage.
🦋In summary, the 7-day Coastal California cruise aboard the Discovery Princess was a relaxing and luxurious experience. The well-organized on-boarding, spacious and clean mini-suite cabin, diverse and tasty culinary offerings, elegant design, friendly and helpful staff, and the positive atmosphere among guests collectively created a connected and memorable cruise experience.
🦋 This was our experience, what's yours?
Yeah Princess has really slipped in my book and we even went through their online booking agent to try and get the best experience.Our Princess agent was alright but we could have gotten more perks through an independent or even Cruiseweb which we have used before. Corporate kept sending us lots of standard issue offers but nothing worth while and even the 50% off for upgrading to Princess Plus package was $60/day still. That only pans out if you drink quite a bit (we sat next to one middle aged couple that downed 3 margarita apiece while chomping on pizza for lunch 😕) and use their internet package at $240. We bought a 30 day ungrade on our phone for $100 but the rest of the package has very little value unless you use it heavily, and we did use the spa/exercise room, bought some overpriced roses at died off on day 4, several specialty dinners, etc..
The food was good in the regular dining rooms ( and the buffet, it's mostly the same) but the staffing was not as good in the past, ( mostly due to un assigned seating, you had a different server every night and so no relationship) it was hard to get an attendant out on the deck or around the pools , I think they're going the way of fast food and using app based systems which save them a lot of money in staffing but leave other customers wanting. We got sucked into a $50 a person upgrade to our room which wasn't much money but didn't add anything to our experience and in the past that kind of offer would be for return cruise customers anyways, which we are. The Entertainment and activities was only so -so. The Crown Princess is getting dated.
This was our anniversary cruise and I put it in the profile but little came of it. In the end I'm glad we booked next years Alaska trip on a competitor with a small family group and I hope it goes better.
The Discovery princess ship is beautiful. Not too overwhelming to get lost but the right balance of choices to keep busy. We are from Canada but have found most people we speak to are return guests from the L.A area because they enjoy it so much.
We have a mini suite with balcony and it has been perfect.
This is our 10th cruisenand have found all people, staff and guests to be the friendliest we have ever traveled with!
