Princess Campground sits at 5,900 feet elevation beside a large meadow in the Indian Basin Grove, three miles northwest of Hume Lake. The 90-site campground offers a mix of tent-only and RV sites, some positioned next to giant sequoia stumps from an ancient grove, others overlooking the wildflower meadow.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 90
- 💵Fee per Night
- $36
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 📍GPS
- 36.80278, -118.93808
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 📞Phone
- 559-335-2232
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
Princess spreads across several loops with 19 tent-only sites among the 90 total spots. You'll camp either next to massive sequoia stumps — remnants of the grove that once stood here — or near the lush meadow that fills with wildflowers in season. Sites are shaded with dirt and gravel parking pads, and an amphitheater provides a gathering spot for evening programs.
The campground sits in Indian Basin Grove, where a paved half-mile interpretive trail loops right from the camp entrance. An additional half-mile extension takes you deeper into the grove and meadow area — an accessible way to explore the giant trees without leaving camp.
What to Know
Reservations are required, and at $36 per night, Princess commands premium pricing for the Sierra. The campground operates spring through fall, positioning it well for wildflower season in the meadow and comfortable temperatures before the high country opens up.
Nearby
Hume Lake sits just three miles away, offering fishing, non-motorized boating, and the 2.6-mile Hume Lake Loop trail with interpretive signs. The 87-acre lake was originally built for a logging operation but now anchors recreation in the Kings River Watershed.
Princess works as a base camp for exploring the broader Sierra Nevada attractions: Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Boyden Caverns, and General Grant Grove are all within day-trip range. The campground puts you in the heart of sequoia country without the crowds of the national parks themselves.