Cove Group

Sequoia National Forest — lakeside

Location: Kings Canyon National Pk, CA, CA

Price: From $252 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California’s Sequoia National Forest.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cove-group to be notified when sites open up.

Cove Group is a highly-rated group campground at 6,400 feet elevation near Lake Hume in Sequoia National Forest, offering excellent hiking trails and trout fishing opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise it as an ideal family reunion and group camping destination with plenty of space.

Wildlife alert: Spotted Owls, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Pacific Martens, and Sooty Grouse are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Cove Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Giant Sequoia Mercantile nearby offers groceries, ice, and supplies. Group site accommodates up to 50 people with dedicated campfire rings and picnic areas.

Skip Cove Group if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You want individual sites — only 1 group site available..

Best time to visit Cove Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Fir Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA), Stony Creek Sequoia (Sequoia National Park, CA), Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, CA), Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (Ca) (Sequoia National Park, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cove Group

Cell signal at Cove Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Kings Canyon National Pk, CA, CA★ 4.6 (7 reviews)From $252/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cove Group Campground is set an elevation of 6,400 feet, just 18 miles from Lake Hume in California’s Sequoia National Forest.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.✕ You want individual sites — only 1 group site available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Giant Sequoia Mercantile nearby offers groceries, ice, and supplies.

Group site accommodates up to 50 people with dedicated campfire rings and picnic areas.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Spotted Owls, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmots, Pacific Martens, and Sooty Grouse are documented in the area.

Location

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559-335-2232· Sequoia National Forest
Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cove Group cost per night?+
Cove Group costs $252 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Cove Group open?+
Cove Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cove Group have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Cove Group?+
Cove Group can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cove Group?+
Cove Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cove Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cove Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cove Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Cove Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$252 /night★ 4.6 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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