Lake Hemet Campground

Mountain Center, California

About

Lake Hemet is one of Southern California's most popular camping and fishing destinations, located in the San Jacinto Mountains near the charming town of Idyllwild. Surrounded by majestic scenery featuring tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant pine trees, the campground offers breathtaking views in every direction. The lake, created in 1895 with the construction of Lake Hemet Dam, is stocked with rainbow trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass, making it ideal for fishing enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities including camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, and hiking, with abundant wildlife such as eagles, hawks, deer, and rabbits frequently spotted throughout the forest. The campground provides daily public access for day-use visitors and offers various accommodation options from traditional tent and RV camping to glamping tents and cabins, along with amenities including a marina, café, and market.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites
• RV Camping
• Group Sites
• Monthly Sites
• Glamping Tents
• Cabins
• Ridgeview Lodge
• Premium Lodging Rentals

Local Attractions

• Idyllwild
• San Jacinto Mountains
• Lake Hemet Fishing
• Lake Hemet Marina
• Boating
• Hiking
• Wildlife viewing