Accessible via paved road, Cove Group Campground accommodates up to 50 people with reservations required from late May through September. The Forest Service site provides water and sewer hookups for RVs up to 25 feet, plus standard amenities including fire pits, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. A small stream runs near the forested site, though recent visitors report water quality issues requiring alternative drinking water sources. The campground prohibits pets and charges $252 for group use. Campers exploring the broader region can find campgrounds around Hartland or other Fir Group Campground options nearby.
Description
Overview
Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California's Sequoia National Forest.
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. Picnic areas, drinking water and group campfire rings are provided.The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain RecreationCompany, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.
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 (661) 702-1420.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCove Group Campground is located in California
Directions
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.
Coordinates
36.665041 N
118.838729 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Fresno, CA
- 1 hr 32 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 43 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 36 min from Bakersfield, CA


