Established Camping
Cove Group Campground
Cove Group Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic views of Kings Canyon National Park and the hiking trails of Sequoia National Park.
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.
Location
Cove 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
Detours Nearby
Buck Rock Campground
6 min away
FS Road 13s09 Dispersed Camp - Ten Mile Road
10 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Fresno
- 1 hr 32 min from Visalia
- 1 hr 43 min from Hanford
- 2 hrs 36 min from Bakersfield
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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
