The lake was absolutely beautiful and everyone was so nice. The amount of hard work the staff put into this camp is incredible. The staff that works in the pondy kitchen are amazing. And the food was great. Love to come visit again sometime soon. Highly recommended this to people needing fresh air, great community and a great view. read more

Hume Lake Camps - Hume lake - Parks Near Me - Hume, California

Quality/Quantity - Sadly the bridge was under construction, so they lowered the water on the lake where we were staying. So none of the lake activities were open. But it still had beautiful views. The food exceeded my expectations, and I can't believe I did NOT take pictures of the food! Plenty of food options, at reasonable prices. Options to stay at dorms, cabins, cottages, hotels, campgrounds, etc. Atmosphere - 365 acres!! Beautiful views. Rifle, archery, ax throwing, basketball, pickleball, ping pong, corn hole, fire pits, 4x4 jeep tours, etc. Not much fish, but again maybe because they had to lower the lake to work on the bridge. Service - Great customer service. Most local kids from Joshua School were working. Approximately 114 employees. Price - See website, but overall I felt it was very reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1946! read more

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Went here in late September for a high school retreat (I was a chaperone). Beautiful location with access to many activities. Kids loved the atmosphere and available snack shops, retail shop and getting out on the lake or just playing in the 'Ark' center. Lots of beach volleyball games and general hanging out at different spots hosting lawn games. We had a wonderful time! read more

Great place Hume Lake is beautiful. Great lake, beach, and views all around. I especially like that this is a non motor lake, which adds a nice chilled out vibe. You won't find the "gone2glamis krew" here. I recommend setting up shop at Sandy Cove. It's a quieter area, there are some awesome streams and boulders to climb around on, and perhaps most importantly you're at the opposite end of the lake from the christian camp. That camp and mini town give me a weird vibe, but it's easy to avoid it. However, keep in mind they somehow have one of the only gas stations on the mountain so it may be worth driving through to top off. read more

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This place is so beautiful. It has meaningful sermons if you go there as a camper and immersive activities. And if you're just there for the weekend... that's fine! The lake is pristine and beautiful. In my opinion, being a middle school camper, this was one my favorite times ever! I got to interact with God unlike I have ever interacted with him. The lakeshore restaurant was AMAZING. The milkshakes are to die for. If you ever have the chance to go with your church as part of a retreat (adult or child) take the offer IMMEDIATELY. This place will leave you with so many awesome memories that you'll be living in ecstasy for at least a year. read more

Hume lake is beautiful! We went hiking and exploring around the lake. It's an relatively easy hike, toddlers can probably do it. There's a part of the hike where you can explore the streams of water that pours into the lake. There's a sandy beach if you want to relax in the water. There's plenty to see and at the lake you can find a gas station, market, restaurants, gift shop....and tons of camps/cabins. We didn't stay at the cabins but bumped into a lot of families that did and loved it. You can also rent boats and kayaks for the lake. read more

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5/18/2021, Daily limit of trout at the waterfall cove early this morning. There is a huge gathering of trout at the end of 10 Mile Creek under rock formation. read more

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Great place to stop, has gas and a well stocked store , if your hungry it has a few places to eat that are really good

My family and I have been coming up to Hume for 23 summers. It has turned into an annual family reunion now. Our 4 kids, their families now regard Hume lake as their favorite vacation spot. We love spending time together, growing in the Lord together, fishing, hanging around the lake, and so much more. Hume lake has been such a blessing to myself and my entire family read more

Lovely 2.8 mile trail around the lake. Gorgeous view and easy walk. Highly recommend! There's a Christian camp on the way and has a lot of snacks drinks including ice cream! read more

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I recently attended Hume Socal with my church and looked foward the experience. Anytime I heard about Hume everyone spoke so highly of it. The chapel sessions were terrible. The worship leader was using false doctrine, incorporating worldly beliefs into the Bible. He believes in horizontal worship. This is not biblical, instead of worshiping God, you "put" God on your level and see God as "lesser than or equal to you." It's very selfish. The pastor who taught never even had his bible out. He never gave true doctrine. His teachings were woke, and unbiblical. Everything was for show, you never truly were able to connect with God because Hume Socal was one big distraction from God. Overall it was a toxic environment, we had other churches cussing us out for winning a couple rounds of broom hockey. It was terrible. The "Red Coats" aka the employee/ councilors, didn't even care. They were rude to our church. I'll never go back to Hume Socal. I was very disappointe. read more

Incredibly pretty, peaceful, and serene. Walked around the lake a bit, with ducks following us the whole way. We took some beautiful photos and absolutely loved our time there (it was September). Hoping to return to Sequoia at some point, and Hume Lake will definitely be one of my stops. read more

This is based off of staff working there. No doubt a beautiful place to visit. Awful place to work. I have had several family work there and they treat their staff terribly. Knowing what I know I would not want my kid working there or going to camp there. Sadly the outside looks so lovely but behind the scenes is very ugly and problematic. read more

Such a wonderful place for everyone...you must stop at the snack shack and grab a burger and milkshake! read more

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Just everything is perfect. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and understanding, there's always something to do.

Reserved a campsite and paid for it online, but when we got there we were not listed on the roster although we did have a printed receipt of our payment and reservation. Anyways, people were already set up in the reserved campsite. But the way everything was handled was shady and sketchy, this older white lady was screaming and acting Karen like so we split, bad mojo. So highly recommended to follow up on your reservation to make sure your spot is not taken. Otherwise, the spot was pretty cool...just felt creeped out by all the drama. read more

If you nab a spot by the lake, you owe me big time! I can be paid via yelp compliments or nominations for review of the day, hint hint! After reseaching every lake side camp ground within 5 hours of SF and trying about a dozen, this little gem is my favorite! Shhhh! Try to keep it between us ok. This heaven is camping by a CLEAN, scenice, swimming, canoeing, frolicking, beach bumming lake. Even the hundreds of screaming Christians campers won't bother you, there's plenty of beauty to go around. Plus, they have a grocery store and burger/shake joint just a 10 minutes jaunt away so you could camp here and never cook a meal :-) No showers but very clean flushing toilets and sinks. Sites are far a part and spacious, immaculate! read more

This review is for the public campground, not the Christian Camp. Most of the sites are a nice size with trees and some shade. It's a bit hard to find a level tent site, as most seem to have a bit of a slope. The bear boxes are large enough to hold a family size cooler and two plastic food bins. There are flush toilets, but the showers are a pretty long drive away. The fishing side of the lake is closest to the campground. There is a large swim beach on the other side of the lake that is accessed by driving through and past the Christian Camp. Be on the lookout for rattlesnakes on the fishing side. We had a close call with a sneaky snake that was hanging out, coiled up in the branches of a bush hanging over the water. Tips: Even at the end of June, nights were dropping into the low 40's, maybe even colder. Staying warm in a tent was a challenge. Make sure you apply mosquito repellant while it's still light out. I forgot on my last night and came home with 50 plus bites. The Christian Camp has a burger stand, coffee stand, and small general store for ice and food. Don't count on making a meal of fish you've caught, unless you are an expert fisherman. None of the 14 fish we caught were keepers, and we didn't see anyone else catching keepers. Bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper,just in case the (up to 2000) screaming teenagers in the Christian Camp keep you awake. They cut it off at 10pm, but I like to hit the sack at 8 when I'm camping. On the other hand, you might not want to be wearing earplugs on the rare chance a bear is rooting around in your camp. read more

I went to the Christian summer camp as a high schooler for all 4 years (I am now 31). It counts as probably one of my most memorable and favorite high school experiences--a great source of refreshment and spiritual renewal for me, and I saved up all year so I could go. The location ranks as one of my all-time favorite destinations, and I keep a warm spot in my heart for it. The camp has a reputation as the "Disneyland" of Christian camps--pretty amazing programs and lots of stuff to do. It offers creative and well organized activities/competitions, Bible studies, chapels, meals, and from what I remember--pretty basic cabins. It's a great place to build friendships. Referencing what a previous reviewer wrote, I believe there is a bit of underground "naughty" activity that is rumored every year--but I think you have to run with a certain crowd to truly know about it. And unless the crowd has gotten overwhelmingly more rowdy, the majority of kids stay on the "up & up." I always keep in mind that a lot of kids are sent here by their parents--and may not really want to be "doing the Christian thing." So - yeah, there's always going to be that. If you are not attending the Christian camp and enjoy the facilities, just know that the kids largely think that the lake is part of the camp (especially the grassy side right by the camp)--so someone who doesn't look like they attend the camp might get some quizzical looks (just like you might if you are strolling through a high school campus and are not a high schooler). But this should be no big deal--just set your expectations--kids don't always know it's open to the public. Also - there are a lot of CRAZY competitions that happen on the lawns every day--especially on the final full day of camp (Friday) where things get very loud as teams cheer on their relays--and I think there is still a bike-jump off the little boat dock there. Every day the kid teams rack up points for team spirit (hence the loudness), athletic wins on the games, and completion of a daily memory verse (again--unless something has changed since my time). So the incentive to be loud and intense in the competitions is there--but they are just having a lot of fun. At some points in the year, the camp is rented out to different groups--usually high school camp (at the lake portion)--but it also gets rented out for other types of retreats. Those are listed on their website here: https://hume.org/camps-and-retreats/ I did go to the unaffiliated campground one year, and it was great--just camping rather than "camp." There are lots of great hiking trails, 10 mile creek, and you have access to the boat and canoe rentals for the lake, and a snack shack. And for those less-inclined to rough it, there is also a small lodge nearby. I'd say it's a winner either way you go--campground or summer camp. read more

A great place to rest, refresh and relax! The marriage conferences have been great. You can get as involved or secluded as you like. The staff is wonderful and put on a wonderful program. NOTE: no cell service!! WiFi is $10/day and bandwidth is a precious commodity. Not the camps fault! Just hard to get a ton of bandwidth up here without spending a fortune. Plus, it's nice to unplug and rest your thumbs! For serving hundreds at a time, the food is great. But don't miss the Hume Burger at the Snack Shack and save room for a milk shake! read more

I've been here twice for the fall men's retreat and I love this place. There is a wide range of room at various price points but all are affordable. It's so tranquil here and the lake (when it's got water in it) is beautiful. I love getting up early for a nippy 3 mile run around the lake trail before breakfast. The student worker staff are great and so are the program guys like Chuck Bosman. The food is good down home cookin and it's so hard to turn down those fresh baked cookies in the evening. I hope to attend every year. read more

I have never been to the camps here, but I have been here to swim a lot when going to my family's cabin. Actually, if you aren't a kid going to the camps then you're likely to be bothered by their presence (they seem to include lots of "bad boy\girl" at religious camp taking care of their wild oats!) Which is actually totally cool with me, but I suggest trying to plan your trips around the non-camp date ranges. I have been coming here for my entire life (family cabin inside Kings Canyon nearby). read more

My kids just came home from Hume Lake a couple of days ago. They could not stop talking about the fun they had. Even better, my daughter had so many questions about the Bible and has shown more in-depth interest in Jesus for the first time. It is a life-changing experience for her. Since then, I have seen a positive change in her. This trip was organized by the youth ministry in our church. After Hume Lake, my daughter and son have connected with the other kids from our church. Highly recommend it! read more

We are a family of six who tent camp all over California and this campground is ideal for RV's and other camping gear but NOT for tents. Here are the Pros of this campground: close enough to walk to the lake, wide roads, far enough apart camp sites. Cons: lots of sites with incline/decline which makes tent camping uncomfortable, bathroom is a long hike away and have NO LIGHTING at night, not many water spouts. It was uncomfortable for us and we ended up leaving early. read more

I love this lake. super beautiful. Next time I will directly go to this lake not Sequoia NP. You can rent a canoe and enjoy peaceful in the middle of the nature. Don't forget to taste the best coffee ice cream I've ever had. Oh I love this place. See how beautiful from my pictures read more

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Great place. We love the services provided by Hume and it's so helpful to have a gas station there and a store as well. The staff seems amazing too and the area is awesome. We also enjoy the lake activities and love to rent boats and fish. Hiking around the lake is great too. This is a must stop if you are a Sequoia or Kings Canyon fan. read more

Great views. No showers. And the lake is a green moldy color which explains why there is a foot thick layer of squishy stuff on the bottom of the lake. read more

We stayed during a 4th of July weekend. I booked from 6 months ago and all was left was camp site #36, The website says it's uneven for tent, But honestly, we couldn't ask for a better camp site. We used a 8-person tent (to sleep 2) and a 4-person tent to sleep another 2. And they perfectly fit. read more

The staff has been incredibly helpful. I realized I sent my daughter to camp without a towel and they were so great to offer to bring one her way. I called to ask questions throughout the registration process and the woman on the other end really had a heart of servitude. It's a little scary sending your kid to camp for a week alone so many hours away, but the team has helped to comfort our family throughout the process and I know my daughter will have a BLAST up at Lake Hume. read more

Love love love this campground. Fresh water, no motorized boats, a small market for ice and other essentials, and bike/ boat rentals available. There is a great bike trail that goes around the lake that is perfect for families. The bathrooms are clean - only downside is there are no showers - but there is a fresh water lake that can be used and of course folks can bring solar showers if you do want hot water. Get a site near the lake! It's also nice because it's warm weather as compared to camping on the coast where you may have fog and a lot of wind. There are also nice day trip options to visit caves, big redwood trees, etc. read more

This is by far the best camp I have been to. I have seen God move in amazing in my life here, and through the lives of the students here. I was so blessed to go here as a camper for two years. They were really life changing. It is a great camp. read more

Decent lake and activities. However, the Christians there are too creepy. The whole time I was there I felt like someone was staring at me. Sometimes I would look over my shoulder and see just random workers there staring at me! I was creeped out and my trip was cut short. read more

I've been camping here in the summer for over 35 years. LOVE this campground! The location is serene, clean, fresh and inspiring. The lake is just small enough that you can easily walk the trail around it. So much fun and so much to do. Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, relaxing, milkshakes in the Village. If you have any doubts about camping here, erase them and just go! read more

The Christian camp is obviously a money maker for someone. I sent my son to camp thinking that he would get to kayak, learn archery, and learn to fish... When I asked him if he did any of these things, he responded that the kayaking was $20 an hour, the fishing was $20 an hour and the archery was $10 or $15 an hour... and this is after paying almost $600 for the week Ridiculous. Absolutely false advertising. And during his free time, which he said he had a lot of, he was allowed to go into town to the JCPenney, the Subway, and the other stores to buy junk food. And no counselors accompanied him on his adventure into town. Come on folks! You can do better than this. read more

My family and I spent about a week in Hume Lake National Park Campgrounds with our 32' class C in July. No reservations, didn't even know the place existed, but we thanked our heavenly father we found that place. Coming from the east coast with no plan and not knowing the area this place was a treasure for us beginning with Seann (yes Sean with two N's lol - ask him to tell you the story of how he got his name). Seann is awesome, energetic and friendly. He didn't hesitate to make sure we maximized our trip by sharing everything he knows to do (and he's a talker...lol), got us some lawn chairs and recommended even better spots for us to move our rig to for the following nights. The place is beautiful and just the kind of peace, rest and nature a person needs to disconnect from the world. No wifi or hook up...it's boondocking people! I agree with another reviewer about the christian camp grounds (other side of lake), they were a little weird/different, but hey let'em be. The walk around the lake is beautiful and other trails are there as well. The park rangers are helpful too Mike/Michael in particular. He was very helpful when our rig batteries died with the awning stuck out on a windy day...stressful under any other circumstance, real quality people. One of the few times in my life when I/we were the only people of color around a bunch of white folks (IN THE WOODS) and felt completely at home. Everyone was nice, and friendly...only one race - Human race. Wish it could like like Hume Lake all over the world. read more

BEWARE: THE CAMP BEAR BOXES DO NOT WORK. We trusted that they did, and lost all of our food at Hume Lake tent site #40 on Aug 6, 2015. The people next us also had their bear boxes unlocked by at least one bear who somehow figured out the system, but the crashing of pots and pans alerted them early enough to scare the bear away before it got to their food. We were not so lucky: once it had our food of course it was his/hers, and there's scaring a bear away from its food. Thinking the bear had left the camp I came out of my tent to survey the damage, and the bear had just taken the food out of camp but returned immediately. I found myself 15 feet away from this huge brown bear, and it lunged four feet in my direction to let me know it mean business. I fell head over heals, and was happy that the bear left me alone. When I reported the incident to the rangers after we had to leave because of nearby fire, she said to submit the food bill and the complaint about the food lockers not working. (The rangers in charge in camp #73 would not disclose the number of beaer break-ins, and chalked it up to people not closing the doors properly.) IT SEEMED LIKE A COVER-UP, saving them from fixing the situation, losing potential customers, and/or saving face. IF warned ahead of time, either in person or on the website, I would have made other food storage provisions, such as using a counter weight system or buying my own bear-proof containers. OTHERWISE, the tent campsites were beautiful and spacious, the service was great, and the lake beautiful. read more