Camp 4 1/2
Want to raft with us on the Kings River, but do not want to camp? This former Ranger home, located about 1 mile from our Kings River Base Camp, is available for rent directly through the U.S. Forest Service. See details below.
Camp
4 1/2 Station
Public Recreation Rental Cabin
Hume Lake Ranger District
Sequoia National Forest
Experience "cabin camping" just a stone’s throw from the magnificent Kings River and only 1 mile from Zephyr Base Camp.. This completely renovated 1950’s Lincoln Log cabin is situated at 1100 foot elevation and is available for rent for up to 14 days, year around.
- Cabin History: This cabin was built in 1957 for a cost of $4,000. Until the early 1980’s, the cabin was used as a residence and office by various Forest Service rangers and their families.
- Cabin Rental: Overnight use of the cabin is available for individuals, families and groups up to 12 people. The two-bedroom, one bath cabin has beds for 6 people (2 twins, a queen and a double hide-a-bed) and room in the yard to pitch tents. The cabin is equipped with a generator to provide electricity, propane stove and refrigerator, and a heater and swamp cooler. It is furnished with a kitchen table and benches, couch and reclining chair, 5 lawn chairs, an outdoor barbeque and picnic table, and all the usual kitchen dishes, pots and pans. There is a tub/shower combination and toilet in the bathroom. Toilet paper, bath soap, and garbage bags are provided. NO SMOKING OR PETS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE CABIN.
- Your Responsibilities: All cleaning supplies, including a vacuum, are provided. You are expected to leave the cabin "clean as a whistle" when you leave. This means all floors must be vacuumed and mopped, furniture dusted, windows locked, blinds closed, and all food items removed. There is no one to come in after you leave to clean...it is your responsibility! There is no garbage service and you must haul your garbage home. The generator must be turned off and the thermostat set at lowest temperature.
- What You Should Bring: You will need to bring either sleeping bags or bed linen and blankets as well as bath linen. Bed pillows are supplied. You will need to bring all food items (including salt and pepper), and may want to include baggies and tinfoil. Other items you may wish to bring might include books, flashlight, camera, insect repellant, sunscreen and fishing poles and license. The section of the Kings River from Garnet Dike to Pine Flat Lake is open to fishing year round with a 2 fish limit.
- Permits for Use: This cabin is rented on a "first come, first serve" basis to anyone 18 years or older. Reservations for use may be made through the Hume Lake Ranger District office by calling (559) 338-3222. Once your tentative reservation is made, a special use application and permit will be mailed to you for your completion of information and signature. Payment must be made prior to use and the check and completed application/permit returned to our office prior to occupancy. There is a maintenance fee at a special "Grand Opening" rate of $75.00 per night until April 1, 2003, at which time the rate will increase. Please make check or Money Order payable to USDA Forest Service. Refunds will not be made and reservations cannot be changed once payment is made. All visitors are asked to complete a Condition Report to evaluate the cleanliness of the cabin and condition of items in the cabin. This may be dropped off or mailed to our district office after your visit. Our address is: Hume Lake Ranger District, 35860 E. Kings Canyon Road, Dunlap, CA 92621.
- Getting There: The cabin is about 1 mile from Zephyr Base Camp, and is easy to find right on the Kings River. Call the Zephyr office for exact directions.
For More Information:
Hume Lake Ranger District
35860 E. Kings Canyon Rd.
Dunlap, Ca 93621
Phone: 559-338-2252
Fax: 559-338-2131
Reservations: 877-444-6777
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