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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

235 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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Nicholas B.
January 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Aside from the storm, the setting is great. They’re not lying about T-Mobile getting no service. Idyllwild is about a 15 minute drive away with a nice town, overly priced for tourism, but nice day trip. Overall we had a great time!

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Esmeralda R.
December 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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We had so much. Great experience. I highly recommend this place.

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Matthew N.
December 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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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

  • WINTER CAMPING SPECIAL

    Enjoy 30% OFF your Winter camping reservation when you use promo code CHILL30 at checkout. Special rate is good for all tent and RV camping, as well as cabins and rental units until March 31st (stay must take place before 4/1) -Two-Night minimum stay required -Offer excludes long-term camping and group campsites - Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts

    Promo Code: CHILL30

  • 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