Cove Group

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. Amenities include Picnic areas, water spigot, vault toilets, and group campfire rings.

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Picnic table: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 25 ft
  • Largest party: 50 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 7.5 mi

Nearest water fill: 9.7 mi

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

7 reviews
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Patrick P
Loop:Area Cove Group
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Reviewed a year ago
We had just over 180 members of our group camping between Cove Group, Fir Group and Stony Creek Campground. The location was majestic and was perfect for our group. There were several mule deer in the area. The camp host, Ryan, was amazing and helped out every time we needed him. The campground is location is ideal for visiting the park, about 25 minutes north of the General Sherman Tree area and 25 minutes south of the General Grant area.
Hanh H
Loop:Area Cove Group
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Reviewed 3 years ago
This place was beautiful and secluded. I would love to stay here again I just hope that they can have flushing toilets and showers would be great.
Carla B
Loop:Area Cove Group
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Reviewed 4 years ago
What a GREAT campground! We were only 3 families - campground was so private - we had the whole place to ourselves. Deer came to visit everyday. Bathrooms were clean and were cleaned daily by the Staff. Lots of prep tables and picnic tables. Huge firepit with plenty of seating. We will be back- this was one of the best campsites we've been to.
James P
Loop:Area Cove Group
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Great, secluded area for large groups. We had 5 families and we had a great time. Must see: General Grant, General Sherman, and Moro Rock.
Leigh W
Loop:Area Cove Group
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Lots of parking for larger groups. The parking spaces are paved, and about 100 yards from the actual camp site. The site is spread out, with some closer grouped areas and a few that are more by themselves. The central area is open with a sky view. The fire ring has about a dozen benches around it for group gatherings around the fire. There is one double vault-style outhouse. There are lots of bear lockers, two large BBQ grills two water spigots. The site is well worn. There was trash scattered around the site, even in the fire pit; I picked up as much as I could before I left. The tables were very worn, and a few were very dirty with cooking oil stains. The barbecue grills were super dirty. There is a 'cabinet' that appears to be for storing general items, but it had a literal rat's nest in it, so I didn't touch it. The water from the spigots was dirty. No matter how much water was run, it always had flakes of "something" in it. I would not drink it without filtering it. It's ok for washing hands, dishes, etc. The toilets were ok, and about what you would expect from vault toilets. A crew stopped by once during our stay to clean and replenish the facilities. They said HI and were nice, and asked us if we needed anything. The bear lockers were relatively clean inside. We did not encounter any bears during our stay. However, there were mice, which is a health concern. Deer were everywhere, walking right through our camp. They were docile and generally ignored us. Chipmunks were everywhere, and raided our stuff when we weren't looking. I felt like screaming "Aaaaalviiinn!!!" They are fearless, so you need to protect everything, not just food. The general atmosphere was great. Minimal road noise, mostly from people with loud bikes. You can hear campers from other nearby sites because it is super quiet at night. This site is a few hundred yards from a small lodge / market that has a gas station. You wouldn't know it when you are camping, but it is there if you need it.
Peter B
Loop:Area Cove Group
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Great spot for a family reunion.
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May 21, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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May 21, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028

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