Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Princess Campground sits at about 5,900 feet on the edge of a broad meadow in the Indian Basin Grove, roughly three miles northwest of Hume Lake and reached from Highway 180 east of Fresno toward Grant's Grove. The nearby Hume Lake an 87-acre impoundment originally built to support a past commercial logging operation and now part of the Kings River watershed anchors the recreation in this section of the southern Sierra.













Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 81 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 077 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 040 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 078 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 020 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 81 no-hookup individual sites.
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Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (368 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The camp host is a two-member TEAM. Jackson and Crystal work extremely well together. The most notable item is that the restrooms are kept clean and smell Great! ”
“It is our second time camping here and both times have been amazing. My family very much enjoy tent camping here. Can’t wait to come next year. ”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night
First come, first served| – |
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| $36 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 067 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 082 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 090 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 048 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 057 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 055 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 062 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 075 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 089 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 081 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 087 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 052 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 031 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 063 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 032 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 042 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Join us on this four-stop tour to the General Sherman Tree and learn more about giant sequoia trees. Please note: The following tour provides audio descriptions of wayside signs specifically for…
A historic stone and 350-step concrete stairway leads to the top of this granite dome. This hike can be strenuous; take your time as you climb to help adjust to higher elevations. Please note: The…
Travel along Moro Rock / Crescent Meadow Road to see highlights of the Giant Forest. In summer, avoid the need to find parking by riding a free park shuttle. Please note: The following tour provides…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 124 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 173 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Pop-up camper · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 177 mi from campground
$61/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 7 hr · from $319/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 4 hr · from $349/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 1 hr–6 hr · from $515/person
Meet in front of the Giant Forest Museum
Bradley Meadow Benches in Grant Grove Village, across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center
Meet at the Grant Tree Trailhead
Sequoia Entrance Sign (0.25 miles from Three Rivers entrance station)
Hospital Rock Picnic Area
Meet at the base of the General Sherman Tree.
Source: National Park Service (Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
For July weekends, book about 134 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 67 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 89 days ahead | 129 days ahead | 55 days ahead | 106 days ahead |
| June | 52 days ahead | 117 days ahead | 48 days ahead | 121 days ahead |
| July | 67 days ahead | 134 days ahead | 62 days ahead | 134 days ahead |
| August | 47 days ahead | 100 days ahead | 52 days ahead | 121 days ahead |
| September | 28 days ahead | 67 days ahead | 39 days ahead | 97 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (23,822 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
81 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
63 sites · $36, $71/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
18 sites · $36/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 5 hr · from $299/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 4 hr–8 hr · from $299/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 4 hr · from $349/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 1.5 hr · from $225/person

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park area · 5 hr · from $189/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

1-2 Hours
Explore Paradise Canyon in the Foothills of Sequoia National Park. This gentle trail parallels Paradise Creek, taking you past waterfalls and pools.

1-2 Hours
This short trail connects the Old Lodgepole Road with the Wolverton Parking area. This steep hillside route requires considerable control for downhill travel when skiing away from…

5-75 Minutes
This visitor center is one mile past the Ash Mountain entrance station along the Generals Highway. Stop here for information, maps, books, gifts, and restrooms. Browse exhibits…

2-3 Hours
Take a hike to a sequoia grove that is tucked away from the road. Muir Grove provides a quiet experience among these giant trees. If you find other sequoia groves to be a bit…

15-60 Minutes
Enjoy an up-close experience walking around the big trees, including the largest tree on Earth.

5-75 Minutes
At the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, learn about three regions in Kings Canyon National Park: giant sequoia groves, Kings Canyon, and the High Sierra. Watch a 15-minute movie…
Source: National Park Service (Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.