Princess Campground
Sequoia National Forest

Indian Basin Meadow, Sequoia National Forest, California
Indian Basin Meadow, Sequoia National Forest, California

Princess Campground
Sequoia National Forest


Princess Campground

Princess Campground is located along Highway 180 in Indian Basin Grove, 3 miles northwest of Hume Lake and 6 miles from Kings Canyon's Grant Grove. The campground is among old Sequoia stumps, many second-growth Sequoias, and a variety of other conifers. Nearby are Indian Basin Meadow and Creek. Some campsites have distant views of Hume Lake. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180.

Princess Campground offers guided hikes and campfire talks during the summer. Campsites are arranged in three loops: Shining Cloud, Yellow Moon, and Morning Star. Double sites and tent-only sites are available. The tent-only sites are dispersed around the loops.

You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.

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Princess Campground Basics
Princess Campground Location: Highway 180, six miles northeast of Grant Grove in Sequoia National Forest.
Elevation: 5,900 feet
Mileage/Driving Time: From Fresno - 74 miles, 1:49
Number of Sites: 88
Camping Season: Open late May to mid-September, weather permitting
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 ($7 per night fee for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: California Land Management for Sequoia National Forest
Hume Lake Ranger District: (559) 338-2251
Campground Information: (559) 335-2232

Reservations at Princess Campground
Reservations available: Reservations can be made for camping dates whenever the campground is open.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: 22 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: None designated
Favorite Campsites: #8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 27, 31, 60, 64, 69, 84
Fees: $34 for single site per night ($2 more on holiday weekends)
Reservations: Princess Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Princess Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers and laundry: No
Dump station: Yes, $10 fee
Attractions near Princess Campground: Visit Hume Lake for fishing, non-motorized boating, and swimming. Drive to nearby Grant Grove with Giant Sequoia groves. Take a tour of Boyden Caverns. Drive to Cedar Grove and find great hiking trails.


Princess Campground, Kings Canyon National Park

Princess Campground


General Camping Information for

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.



Princess Campground map, Sequoia National Forest, CA


Princess Campground, Kings Canyon National Park

Princess Campground

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
Attractions and Activities

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are filled with scenic wonders and great places to explore. Campers at Princess Campground are located not far from Grant Grove, Hume Lake, and Cedar Grove.

  • Drive over to Hume Lake for swimming, kayaking, and fishing.
  • Join in Ranger-led Programs at Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Wuksachi Lodge, and John Muir Lodge.
  • Try your luck fishing along the Kings River in Cedar Grove or hike to Mist Falls.
  • Take advantage of a free shuttle to key sites in Sequoia's Lodgepole and Giant Forest area .
  • In Sequoia, visit Crystal Cave, climb the trail up Moro Rock, stand before the towering Sherman Tree, and visit the Giant Forest Museum.
  • Take a scenic driving tour of some of the spectacular vistas in the parks.
  • Children can participate in the Junior Ranger Program.
  • Enjoy the annual Dark Day Festival. Enjoy telescope viewings, solar observations, activities, and tours. See Ranger-led Programs for dates and details.

Key Princess Campground Regulations

  1. Generators may only be operated from 9 AM to 9 PM. In Lodgepole and Dorst campgrounds, only operate generators from 8 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM.
  2. To prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
  3. Avoid problems with bears by keeping food and similar items in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles. Use of the lockers is required.
  4. Dogs (except service dogs) are not permitted on any park trails or on the summer shuttle.

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Hume Lake, CA

Hume Lake



map of campground locations around Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest, including Aspen Hollow Group Campground