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Sun & fun are waiting for you!

Welcome to Lake Hemet

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!

Lake Hemet is 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. Come and enjoy camping, fishing, boating and the breathtaking scenery all year round.

DAY USE: In addition to camping, Lake Hemet offers public access to the campground for day use guests daily (hours vary by season). Day use is $25 per vehicle and affords guests with the opportunity to picnic, shoreline fish, launch personal boats or kayaks (additional fees apply) and rent boats or kayaks from our marina. If you are visiting other guests who are overnight camping with us, the $25 fee still applies.

Day use vehicles must remain at least 30 feet from the shore at all times as both a safety precaution for personal property and for the protection of our water since Lake Hemet is a reservoir.
NOTE: During our summer months day use guests may not explore past the Camp 3 bridge and must stay in designated day use areas. The campground will be sold out each weekend so no access is permitted in Camps 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7.

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Plan Your Visit

 
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Fun on the water

Want to enjoy time out on the water during your visit with us? We offer a wide selection of rentals for you to enjoy. Pontoon boats, fishing boats or kayaks can be rented from our friendly marina staff.

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LUXURY CAMPING

Don’t feel like roughing it? No problem. We’ve got you covered with our new glamping units. These beautiful and luxurious outdoor accommodations offer guests the opportunity to adventure with us in a new and exciting way and they take all the fuss out of camping by offering you a turn-key camping experience.

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Delicious Eats & Treats

Our Lake Hemet Market is located at the entrance of the campground and offers all of your favorite snacks, beverages, camping supplies, and a variety of take-and-go food items. We are proud to offer fresh sandwiches, veggies and fruit, as well as campfire s'mores kits.

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