Cove Group Campground

Area Status: Closed

Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Hume Lake.

Natural Features: The Sequoia National Forest is located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California. The forest is divided into three districts that comprise 1.1 million acres. The Hume Lake Ranger District is in the northern part of Sequoia National Forest in which this campground is located. This district has elevations ranging from about 1,200 along the Kings River near Pine Flat Reservoir and to 11,000 feet, the peak of Mt Harrington. This land scape is home to 13 Sequoia Groves and the majestic Kings Canyon.

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.Vehicles are limited to 20 cars or 10 RVs. Picnic areas, food storage boxes, drinking water and group campfire rings are provided.

ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit ExplorUS - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com) or call their home office at 559-335-5385

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	May 10 - September 29
Reservations:	Reservations for this campground can be made by visiting Cove Group, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.govor calling 877-444- 6777.
Fees:	$243/night
Usage:	Medium
Operated By:	California Land Management
Information Center:	Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee. This is bear country; visitors should follow safety precautions and store food in bear-proof containers. Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Campfire permits may be required during fire restrictions. Please view the Sequoia National Forest Fire Restrictions on the "Home" page. You can obtain a campfire permit at http://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/.

General Information

Directions:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.665, -118.83806
36°39'54"N, 118°50'17"W

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.