CABIN RENTAL ON THE KINGS RIVER
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 ½ 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.
For More Information:
Hume Lake Ranger
District Phone: 559-338-2252
35860 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Dunlap, Ca 93621
Reservations: 559-338-3222
Fax: 559-338-2131
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