Cove Group Campground

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

General Information

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

May 23 - Sept 27, 2025

Vehicles are limited to 20 cars or 10 RVs
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

$220/night

Updated Fee is $243/night.

6-foot Leash Requirement

Contact Name: ExplorUs - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com)

Contact Phone: 559-335-5385

Address: 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621
Phone: 559-338-2251
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.66564089

Longitude: -118.8380262

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.