Princess
Princess is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.80278, -118.93808
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Mountain Biking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-335-2232
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Princess
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 wo
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BLM · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- West Air · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 381 designated routes (436 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Princess Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Converse Basin | National forest camping area | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Hume Lake Campground | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Hume Lake | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hume Lake Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.