Open for the 2026 season. Typical operating season runs late May through late September. Sites are available through Recreation.gov with some first-come, first-served availability. Bear country food storage regulations are in effect.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
George Bush Loop Trail Area Closure
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Western Divide Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest. Being on, or within 100 feet of, the George Bush Loop Trail.
About
Princess Campground occupies a scenic 87 acres in the Indian Basin Grove at 5,900 feet elevation within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The campground's three loops—Shining Cloud, Yellow Moon, and Morning Star—contain 90 sites including 19 tent-only sites, all nestled among a remarkable concentration of ancient sequoia stumps and regenerating young sequoias. A pleasant variety of conifers provides consistent shade and fair to good privacy between sites. The campground sits adjacent to Indian Basin Meadow and Creek, with the Indian Basin Grove Interpretive Trail beginning just outside the entrance. This accessible paved half-mile loop, with an additional half-mile extension, winds through the grove and meadow. Nearby Hume Lake (3 miles) offers fishing, non-motorized boating, and the 2.6-mile Hume Lake Loop trail with interpretive signs. Princess serves as an excellent base for exploring Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Boyden Caverns, and General Grant Grove. The campground operates under a concessionaire permit managed by ExplorUS. Campfire talks and guided hikes are offered most weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bear country food storage regulations are strictly enforced.
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 180 east to Grant Grove Village, then continue approximately 6 miles north on Highway 180 to Princess Campground on the right.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $36 - $71 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 745-4209 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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