Aspen Hollow Group Campground

Area Status: Closed

Aspen Hollow Group sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park. The campground sits just one mile from Hume Lake, an 87-acre man-made lake in the Kings River Watershed. Aspen Hollow Group Campground can accommodate up to 100 people.

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: In addition to hiking the sequoia groves, visitors enjoy swimming, trout fishing and boating at nearby Lake Hume. The trails in the district are open to hikers, horses and bikes, however bikes are not permitted in wilderness areas.

Facilities: The campground accommodates up to 100 people and has back-in spaces for 35 vehicles. Vault toilets, drinking water, laundry facilities and food storage lockers 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 Recreation.gov or calling 877-444- 6777.
Fees:	$465/night
Usage:	Medium
Water:	Yes
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Operated By:	Rocky Mountain Recreation
Information Center:	This is bear country; visitors should follow safety precautions and store food properly. Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee 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 enforced 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):
36.78111, -118.90278
36°46'52"N, 118°54'10"W

From Fresno, California, take Highway 180 east to Grants Grove. Drive approximately 12 miles, then take a right onto Hume Road and continue 4 more miles, passing Christian Camps. Take a right at the Aspen Hollow sign. Go 3/4 mile reaching the entrance of the campground.

General Notes:

Electric hookups are not available

This is bear country; campers must take precautions and follow food storage guidelines

Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee

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. Click here for more information.

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. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Hume Lake Ranger District, (559) 338-2251