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Lake Hemet Campground

Mountain Center, CA
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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

Park Policies

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Campspot Policies

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Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.6

258 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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Pamela F C.
May 2026
4/5
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Four out of five stars
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We have a teardrop trailer and we’re in the tent area. Way too cramped with cars and tents. The tent next to us encroached into our area but in the interest of keeping the peace, we decided not to make a big deal out of it. There was also no shade at all but it was nice to have a view of the lake. My daughter’s family was there in the RV area with hook-ups and they had a beautiful spot! Beautiful trees, lots of shade. The kids roamed freely and safely on their bikes because people were very careful as they drove through. We rented a pontoon boat for a couple hours and that was very pleasant. I would recommend coming here but not on a holiday weekend…just too many people.

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Julee L.
May 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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We love lake Hemet t campground. It’s very relaxing and safe. My grandkids love everything there is to do out in nature

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P.E.
May 2026
4/5
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Four out of five stars
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The first site we had there was loud music all around us, and it was not great. Ariana graciously moved our site and then it was a five out of five for sure!

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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

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Deals

  • 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