Princess Campground is tucked back among the trees along Highway 180 in Indian Basin Grove, 3 miles northwest of Hume Lake and 6 miles from Kings Canyon's Grant Grove.
Those staying at Princess Campground are close to beautiful Hume Lake with opportunities for picnicking, fishing, non-motorized boating, and swimming. The 2.6-mile Hume Lake Loop trail features benches and interpretive signs.
A hiking trail beginning near the campground makes a 3-mile loop through the Indian Basin Grove of giant Sequoias. The Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail has an accessible, paved half-mile loop, and an additional half-mile extension loop through the grove and meadow area.
Princess Campground features 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. The campground is among huge old Sequoia stumps, many second-growth Sequoias, and a mixture of other conifers.
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.
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: | ExplorUS for Sequoia National Forest |
| Hume Lake Ranger District: | (559) 338-2251 |
| Campground Information: | (559) 335-2232 |
| Reservations at Princess Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Princess Campground reservations can be made for camping dates whenever the campground is open, usually from late May to mid-September. |
| 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: | Check-in: 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. |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
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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