Can you reserve a site at Cove Group?

Yes, Cove Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cove Group?

25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cove Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cove Group.

Are campfires allowed at Cove Group?

Campfires are allowed at Cove Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cove Group, California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest.

Recreation

Several trails pass nearby, offering excellent hiking, and streams along the way provide trout fishing. At Lake Hume visitors enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and hiking.

Facilities

This group site holds one group up to 50 people. Picnic areas, water and group campfire rings are provided. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise. This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain RecreationCompany, 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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 25 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: AREA COVE GROUP

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Cove Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA COVE GROUP	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	25 ft	50	🐾

Getting there

From Fresno, California, 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.

36.66504, -118.83873 · 36°39'54.1"N 118°50'19.4"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	45	50	58	68	76	76	70	59	47	37
Low °F	17	18	22	26	33	40	46	44	39	31	23	17
Precip in	8.7	7.9	6.4	3.2	2.0	0.7	0.6	0.1	0.7	2.3	3.6	6.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cove Group

Can you reserve a site at Cove Group?: Yes, Cove Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cove Group have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Cove Group?: 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cove Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cove Group.
Does Cove Group have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Cove Group?: Campfires are allowed at Cove Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cove Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cove Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$243/night

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-09.

Cove Group