Lake Hemet Campground

Mountain Center, CA

About

2023 CAMPSPOT AWARDS WINNER: Best Campgrounds for Couples! Lake Hemet is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center, near the charming town of Idyllwild. The scenery is splendid no matter which direction you look. Tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant oaks abound! As one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. The recent additions of the Soaring Pines Cafe serving delicious food and Splashing Eagle Swim Zone have made Lake Hemet the vacation spot to be during the spring and summer months. Remember to pack a camera and binoculars, and keep a watchful eye as majestic eagles, hawks, and other wildlife are often seen soaring throughout the forest and campground! Make Lake Hemet your next getaway destination!

Park Features

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Laundry
  • Showers
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront
  • Waterpark

About the Park

2023 CAMPSPOT AWARDS WINNER: Best Campgrounds for Couples! Lake Hemet is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center, near the charming town of Idyllwild. The scenery is splendid no matter which direction you look. Tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant oaks abound! As one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. The recent additions of the Soaring Pines Cafe serving delicious food and Splashing Eagle Swim Zone have made Lake Hemet the vacation spot to be during the spring and summer months. Remember to pack a camera and binoculars, and keep a watchful eye as majestic eagles, hawks, and other wildlife are often seen soaring throughout the forest and campground! Make Lake Hemet your next getaway destination!

Address

Lake Hemet Campground
56570 Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.5

209 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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Juventino g.
September 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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green star
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grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star

Broc E.
September 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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green star
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green star
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grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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Mike F.
September 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Went a great place this isn’t our first time and won’t be our last. They also have upgraded 50 amp service. Can’t wait to return

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
grey star
Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
    Additional Cost
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
    Fishing License Required
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Laundry
  • Showers
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront
  • Waterpark

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Watching


Deals

  • FALLESCAPE

    Looking to stay with us in September or October? Book between 9/8 and 9/14 to enjoy 30% OFF all camping and rentals for September and October. Includes, all tent and RV sites, cabins, rental units, glamping tents & our new Jupes Applies to new reservations only Two-Night minimum stay required Cannot be combined any other discounts or promotions Excludes month-to-month camping reservations & group campsites

    Promo Code: FALLESCAPE

  • Senior Discount

    Discount of $5 off per night for Seniors Age 60+

    Promo Code: SENIOR

  • Hero Discount

    We offer a $5 off per night discount for all Military, Veterans and First Responders

    Promo Code: HERO1