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

4.6

261 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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S.S.
June 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Campground is always well-kept and maintained. Maintenence (staff) were amazing. Booked a cabin with a great view of the lake. Staff would frequently roll around in their carts, ask us if we needed anything. Truly appreciated their professionalism and efforts to make our stay as comfortable as possible. This is our go to place for summer camping. Would highly recommend!

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Sandra .
June 2026
5/5
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John R.
June 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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Great place to disconnect and be in nature and enjoy with family.

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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


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