Can you reserve a site at Princess?

Yes, Princess is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Princess have?

89 sites in total, of which 82 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Princess?

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

Are pets allowed at Princess?

Yes, pets are allowed at Princess.

Are campfires allowed at Princess?

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

Princess, California — 82 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

This 88-site park consists of several loops, among them 19 tent-only sites. An amphitheater makes for a convivial gathering place. Camp next to giant Sequoia tree stumps from an ancient Sequoia grove or near a lush meadow full of wildflowers. Sites are shaded, parking stands are dirt and gravel.

This facility is operated by 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.

Nearby Attractions

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 facts

82 bookable sites
89 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: MORN, SHIN, YELL

Site types

64 Standard Nonelectric
18 Tent Only Nonelectric
7 Management

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

89 campsites at Princess

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	MORN	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
002	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	6	🐾
003	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	6	🐾
004	MORN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
005	MORN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
006	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
007	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
008	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
009	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
010	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	12	🐾
011	MORN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
012	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
013	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	34 ft	12	🐾
014	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
015	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
016	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
017	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
018	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
019	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
020	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	6	🐾
021	MORN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
022	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	6	🐾
023	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
024	MORN	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	10 ft	6	🐾
025	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
026	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
027	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
028	MORN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
029	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
030	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
031	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
032	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
033	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
034	SHIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
035	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
036	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	6	🐾
037	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
039	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
040	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
041	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
042	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
043	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
044	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
045	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
046	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
047	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
048	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
049	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
050	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
051	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	6	🐾
052	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
053	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
054	SHIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
055	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
056	SHIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
057	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
058	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
059	SHIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
060	SHIN	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
061	YELL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
062	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
063	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
064	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
065	YELL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
066	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
067	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
068	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
069	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
070	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
071	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
072	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
073	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
074	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
075	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
076	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
077	YELL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
078	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
079	YELL	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
080	YELL	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
081	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
082	YELL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
083	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
084	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
085	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
086	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
087	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
088	YELL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	25 ft	6	🐾
089	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
090	YELL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Fresno, California, go east on Highway 180 to Grants Grove, continuing approximately 12 miles to Princess Campground on the right.

36.80278, -118.93808 · 36°48'10.0"N 118°56'17.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	46	48	52	60	71	79	79	73	63	53	46
Low °F	26	25	27	30	38	46	53	52	47	39	32	25
Precip in	8.0	7.3	7.8	3.6	1.4	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.3	2.4	3.3	6.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 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 Princess

Can you reserve a site at Princess?: Yes, Princess is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Princess have?: 89 sites in total, of which 82 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Princess?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Princess?: Yes, pets are allowed at Princess.
Does Princess have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Princess?: Campfires are allowed at Princess. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $68/night for double unit, $8/night for extra vehicle Dump Station Fee $20

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Princess

Hume Lake 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen Hollow Group (Sequoia National Forest, CA) 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Logger Flat Group 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Basin Trailhead 0.2 mi · Facility
Indian Basin Grove 0.2 mi · Facility
Boole Tree 1.6 mi · Facility
Converse Basin Grove 1.7 mi · Facility
Boole Tree Trailhead 1.8 mi · Facility
Hume Lake 2 mi · Facility
Cherry Gap OHV Staging Area 2.1 mi · Facility
Cherry Gap Winter Trailhead 2.1 mi · Facility
Chicago Stump Trailhead 2.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-13.

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