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 mixture of other conifers. Nearby are Indian Basin Meadow and Creek. Some campsites have distant views of Hume Lake. Princess Campground has docent guided hikes and campfire talks during the summer. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180.
Princess Campground has 90 campsites for RV camping and/or tent camping. Driveway surfaces are gravel. 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.
| 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
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
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.
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Also check Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Alerts for current park conditions.
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