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NRSO |
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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. |
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From Fresno, go east on Highway 180 towards Kings Canyon National Park.Take a right on the General's Highway and travel approximately 10 milessouth to campground entrance on the left. |
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Fir Group Campground can accommodate up to 100 guests. Showers, vault toilets and drinking water 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 Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online. |
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FIR GROUP |
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71553 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71553&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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This is black bear country; visitors should follow safety precautions and store food in the provided food lockers Only non-motorized boats are allowed on Hume LakeThis group facility is limited to 31 vehicles There are no electric hookups Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground Click here for more info about the Sequoia National Forest Camping fee does not include Park Entrance Fee Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is notpermitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood ator near your camping destination and burning it on-site. <a href="http://dontmovefirewood.org/" target="_blank">Click here for moreinformation. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Hume Lake Ranger District, (559) 338-2251 Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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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. |
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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. |