Reviews

Daniel Monter

lots of fun. Had a pretty big group and was able to reserve some good spots with plenty of shade in the later hours (505-507). Lake view was amazing. Showers and restrooms were always clean. The splash zone was fun for the kids. I thought it was bigger, but the kids enjoyed it.

Heather Chandler

I am local, and we decided to take our 4 kids camping. Made the reservation and were very much looking forward to going today for 2 nights and 3 days. We got everything ready and had our tent chairs and other various supplies on the porch to pack up. Dogs got into our yard, (we just had to put our dog down on Friday, probably why dogs are getting in now) and tore up our tent and other items. We asked for a refund, just on the chance they may be willing. They did and I am incredibly grateful for the compassion we were shown. We will be planning a camping trip here again soon. Thank you for reading and please, make your reservation here.

Rabang Fam Tv

We had a great experience camping at Lake Hemet! The campground was clean, peaceful, and well maintained. The lake is beautiful, with amazing mountain views that make it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. The campsites were spacious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. There were clean restrooms, showers, and plenty of activities such as fishing, hiking, kayaking, and simply enjoying the outdoors. It was a great place for families and anyone looking to escape the city for a weekend. One thing to keep in mind is that cell service can be limited depending on your carrier, so it's a good place to unplug and enjoy the surroundings. Overall, I would definitely recommend Lake Hemet for camping. We had a wonderful stay and are already looking forward to coming back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

cristina calderon

Nice campground. Family friendly, pet friendly. Warm, fee-free showers. Semi clean bathrooms. Full hookups, primitive, cabin, and glamping available. There's a market and deli. Beautiful views of the lake and surrounding areas. Great place to relax and unwind. We're definitely coming back.

Charley Duncan

Lake Hemet is a nice place to visit if you are seeking some relaxation time. Whether it's on a boat or on the shoreline and sandy lake beaches to lay in the sun or to fish from. Boating, fishing, kayaking, camping, and day-use access are available, but no swimmingis allowed the the moment in 2026. lake itself except when a designated swim area is open. Check with Lake Hemet Recreation Company for current swimming availability, as it can change due to water levels, algae conditions, or seasonal operations.

Patrick Dooley

Great camping experience! Our campsite was spacious and had a very nice table and firepit. My wife and I enjoyed how close to the lake these spots were so we could do a little fishing. The site was well laid out and was easy to walk around. The store on site was nice as well! We had forgot to get some jiffy pop and sunflower seeds and were happy to find those in stock!

Jerry Napombhejara

Nice location for camping, hiking, fishing. The cabins are available for rent or bring your own tent. Clean showers and restrooms with hot water. Need reservations. This area is a dead zone for T-Mobile subscribers.

Roland Bustamante

Hello everyone, my wife and I are very happy to say we totally enjoyed our stay at lake Hemet. The views are amazing and the weather was very nice. The people at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. They had nice smiles and made us feel right at home. My two brothers and my nice also visited this weekend and has told me that they also really enjoyed the weekend. A great big Thank you to all of Lake Hemet's staff. We'll see you soon.

Lantern 93

Has a friendly staff. The woman at the entrance was very helpful and informative. Couldn't stay the two nights in there cabin, do to a family emergency. They gave me credit so I can come again this year and pay the difference. That was very cool of them. So over all a wonderful experience.

Ally’s Fun Adventures

It's a relaxing place to go for camping or a day trip. Toilets we're replenished and clean all the time, sorroundings is very decent alot of amenities to do. Bonfire can be lit til late, not too congested and feels safe to camp. Just maybe, they can build more showers around the property in the future.

LaToya ShaBazz

This place was amazing! It was recommended to me one week and booked for the next week. I'm happy to have had the experience I did have. It all began with a great check-in process (smooth and kind service), readily available and considerate care during the stay, and it ended with just as smooth of a check-out as the check-in. The amenities offered were not all listed, so I was pleasantly surprised to see I didn't have to pack as much as I did. - Bathroom: hand soap, hand towel, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash dispenser in the shower. - Kitchen: Dish soap and sponge, paper towels, dish towels, coffee maker, pots and skillet, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, can opener, corkscrew, knives, cooking utensils, toaster, microwave, tableware for 8 (wine glasses, cups, coffee cups, plates, dessert plates, bowls, silverware), broom and dustpan. - Bedrooms: towels on all beds, space heater, plenty of pillows, heating pads (only in colder months) I think it's important to know these are available, especially if you're already excited about staying at one of their lodges so you can focus on packing only the necessities. I enjoyed my first stay so much that I'm already ready to book there again and make it an annual trip.

K

We loved the campground - it was well organized and very clean. We were placed beside another RV containing a family of three (one young boy). Unfortunately, the family has 3 dogs. The dogs were kept tethered to a long line by a one foot lead. Each dog was basically pinned in place. They were never off of that one foot lead unless they were being literally thrown by the scruff of their neck/back into a crate. They did not have access to water and we did not see them fed in the two days we saw them. The dogs stayed outside at night with no place to keep warm - the temperature one night dropped to approximately 30°. I informed the campground person who was stationed at the gate that on day 1, the dogs were left alone while pinned in-place for several hours. Never did we see anyone from the campground visit their campsite. I then texted the campground on their 24 hr number the next day to report the worsening situation. Also, the people had hunting rifles which we saw and reported. I also reported the presence of weapons via text. I got no response from the campground nor did I see a campground representative pay a visit to the campsite next to us. The campground appeared to not respond to my reports and to not uphold their rules: only 2 dogs/site, never leave dogs outside unattended, and no guns in the campground.

Cathy Brown

We had a great 4 month stay this summer! This was our 5th summer at the Lake - as it's the perfect escape from the desert heat!! The staff is what makes it such a pleasure! Every single one of them are just wonderful "stellar" people!! A special big thank you to Jeff Walls! He was very instrumental in setting us up for a perfect situation to make our future returns even more amazing for years to come! Jeff is attentive and works hard to build a good moral within a very diverse community. He makes himself available for any and all situations. We appreciate all the staff and their conscious support of keeping the grounds safe and efficient for the many who call it home! Thank you! Looking forward to next summer already!

Sharon Her

It's a campground. The Google page makes it sound like a hotel. I enjoy camping here, its peaceful and usually pretty quiet. Camping neighbors are respectful and we have not run into any issues. As a kid I remember swimming... but the last few years we have come we are not allowed to touch the water because the algae is so bad. If you have fishing waders you can go into the water. It's not as fun for kids because they cant play in the actual water. There is fishing, riding bikes, hiking and other activities toward the main entrance to do. There are hook ups depending on which camp site you pick or just plain tent camping. Their website was very helpful and easy to navigate. This last time we went the water is SUPER low then normal too. Still overall a great relaxing trip.

Ray Lin

We’ve come to Lake Hemet several times and always stayed in the cabins before, which are cozy and great for families. This time, we tried something new: RV camping and it might be our favorite yet. The RV site had full hookups, a strong Verizon 5G signal, and even a dedicated WiFi router. Inside the RV: cold A/C, a big fridge, microwave, small dining table, beds, and a compact bathroom — everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s a great spot for families looking for a safe and relaxing weekend.