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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

270 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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N.J.
August 2026
1/5
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One out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

This place is beautiful. That’s the only good thing. Theres an older woman who works for the campground and harasses the campers and their children. We experienced this one lady, short haired, older woman who is an employee just harass us and other campers every two hours. She harassed the children playing, and riding bikes without helmets. I watched her reprimand and scream at children then go to their parents. Yelling at the children was not necessary, speaking to the parents is what should’ve been done from the beginning. She also complained about where our camp tent was set up and sent maintenance to come tell us something. After speaking with the manager, we were told that was untrue. I witnessed her yell at drivers driving through the campground at a cautious speed, however, she didn’t find it that way, and yelled at every single car. I actually had to tell her to stop harassing us, for her to stop. She alone me this experience unbearable.

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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star
pedro v.
August 2026
4/5
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Four out of five stars
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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
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green star
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green star
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green star
Stephanie D.
August 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
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green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
grey star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green 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

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Deals

  • ADVENTURE WITHIN REACH

    Enjoy discounted rates on all mid-week camping for the rest of 2026! 20% OFF on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday No promo code needed.

  • 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