Reservation Terms

  • Registering guest must be at least 18 years of age with valid credit card or valid picture ID.

  • A minimum stay of three (3) nights is required for all summer holiday weekends. All other reservations require a two (2) night minimum stay.

  • A service fee of $9.00 per campsite, cabin, or rental unit applies to all reservation methods (online, telephone, and in-person). When making a reservation, the entire stay must be paid for at time of booking (including reservation fees).

  • Guests are encouraged to pay the $10 Site Lock fee (per site) in order to secure a specific camp site.  Our reservation system is optimized to increase our booking rate, so guests who elect not to pay the Site Lock fee can be moved to another site in the same category without notification as their site is considered “subject to change”. 

  • When booking your reservation online or by phone, you will receive a confirmation via email after your credit card has been authorized. All reservations are tentative until your credit card is charged and the confirmation email is sent to your email address.

  • If you are planning to camp without a reservation, all fees are to be paid upon arrival. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Amex or Cash (in-person). Personal checks are not accepted.

  • Reservation Cancellation: A $9.00 cancellation fee applies to all reservation cancellations of 30 days or more. Cancellations made between 30 days and 72 hours prior to the reservation check-in time and date will require the forfeiture of one night as a late cancellation fee. CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 72 HOURS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

  • Changes within 72 hours of arrival cannot be accommodated.

  • Deposit Refunds: A cancelled reservation will be refunded back to the credit card that was used to place the reservation. Refunds must be requested via email to reservations@golakehemet.com . The date of receipt by Lake Hemet Recreation Company will determine the refund due.

  • Campers check-in: 2pm; check-out: 12pm. A late check out may be requested at the time of check-in for an additional fee of $35. Late check-out for campers is only available Sunday through Thursday.

  • Cabins and Rental check-in: 3pm; check out: 11am. A late check-out may be requested at the time of check-in for an additional fee of $35 (schedule permitting). The late check-out time is Sundown.

  • Motorcycles are permitted but may not be used for general transportation throughout the Campground. Please respect the peace and keep motor noise to the bare minimum.

  • No skateboarding on property. Campground Rules and Regulations and FAQ are posted on the home page. https://lakehemetrecreation.com/faqs/

  • Pets are allowed on property. No more than two pets are allowed per campsite or rental space (if permitted) and must be on a 6’ leash at all times. Loud or aggressive pets will be asked to leave, including their owners.  Pets are not permitted to wade or swim in the water at any time for their safety.

    Campground Rules

  • No fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind are permitted inside the campground.

  • Fires are only permitted in a designated fire ring. No shoreline fires are permitted. Insure all fires are extinguished before leaving campsite or Day Use area.

  • Never leave a campfire unattended. Do not place coals or burning items in trash receptacles.

  • Quiet Time is from 10:00pm to 8:00am. No music, generators, loud talking or disruptive noises of any kind during this time. No exceptions.
    This rule will be enforced up to and including removal from the campground.

  • No swimming or wading in the water anywhere outside of the designated swim beach area.

  • Dogs are not permitted in the lake at any time. Dogs must be leashed at all times and the leash must be 6 feet or less. Dog owners must remain in control of their dogs at all times and dogs are never to be left unattended in a campsite or Day Use area. Please remember to clean up after your pets. Owners must have copies of vaccinations on hand.

  • No launching or docking of any type of boats from the south shoreline. That side is property of the National Forestry Service and is a protected area. All boats must be inspected and launched from the Marina's launch ramp (launching fees apply).

  • We do not permit the use of the following: canoes without outriggers, paddle-boards, jet skis, sail boats or inflatables of any kind.

  • No glass containers along the shoreline in any camp site or Day Use area.

  • This is a private Campground. California State Law prohibits intoxication in public areas; intoxicated guests will be asked to leave the campground. Do not drive any vehicle while under the influence.

  • Children under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when riding bikes.

  • No firearms, air guns, slingshots, or bow and arrows are allowed inside the campground.

  • Dirt bikes, scooters, UTVs, ATVs, or gas golf carts cannot be operated inside of the campground.

  • California State fishing licenses are required for anyone fishing, age 16 or older