Fir Group

Sequoia National Forest — lakeside

Location: Kings Canyon National Pk, CA, CA

Price: From $484 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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.For facility specific info

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

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

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

Fir Group offers camping near scenic Hume Lake in the Sierra Nevada with access to trout fishing, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking on an 87-acre lake surrounded by pines.

Wildlife alert: Spotted Owls present; also Pacific Martens, Mule Deer, Long-tailed Weasels, Yellow-bellied Marmots, and various lizard species.

Insider tips for Fir Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Lodge nearby offers free public WiFi but road access is unsafe with no shoulder; plan accordingly. Bring water and supplies — no RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.

Skip Fir Group if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground.. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure.. You have only 1 site available total — very limited capacity..

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

Nearby campgrounds: Cove 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 Meadows Cabin (Ca) (DUNLAP, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fir Group

Cell signal at Fir 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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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.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.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Fir Group Campground can accommodate up to 100 guests.

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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 RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 — none available at this campground.✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal closure.✕ You have only 1 site available total — very limited capacity.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Lodge nearby offers free public WiFi but road access is unsafe with no shoulder; plan accordingly.

Bring water and supplies

no RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

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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 present; also Pacific Martens, Mule Deer, Long-tailed Weasels, Yellow-bellied Marmots, and various lizard species.

Location

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

From Fresno, 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 Fir Group cost per night?+
Fir Group costs $484 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Fir Group open?+
Fir Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fir Group have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Fir Group?+
Fir Group can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fir Group?+
Fir 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 Fir Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fir Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fir Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Fir Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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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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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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$484 /night★ 4 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Big Meadows Cabin (Ca)

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