Fir Group

About this site

Overview Fir Group Campground sits near Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest, amidst pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet. Hume Lake was built to support a one-time commercial logging operation, and sits in the Kings River Watershed, a region of the Sierra Nevada mountains replete with vast stands of timber. Recreation Visitors can enjoy trout fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking on 87-acre Hume Lake. There are also several hiking paths along the lake. Facilities Visitors can enjoy trout fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking and mountain biking on 87-acre Hume Lake. There are also several hiking paths along the lake. Natural Features The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (559) 745-4209. Additional Info: Fir Group is a group-only facility that can accommodate up to 100 people and 31 vehicles at a single group site. The campground is located at 6,400 feet elevation in the Hume Lake Ranger District within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof food storage lockers. The facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company under special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

30 feet

Contact

• 559-335-2232
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232784

Location

36.665875, -118.843204