Lake Hemet is one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. 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.

Spend a day out on Lake Hemet where you can experience the tranquil beauty of nature from the water! Our Marina offers several types of pontoon and motor boats to enjoy the water solo or with the whole family!

Novice campers, as well as seasoned adventurers, will find Lake Hemet to be an easy and comfortable camping experience. Bring your own tent(s) as a solo traveler, couple, or family and camp in one of our individual campsites.

FEATURES & AMENITIES OF LITTLE LAKE. With convenient lakeside parking and tree shaded fishing areas along the shoreline, Little lake delivers a relaxing setting, great fishing and a friendly, welcoming experience to both experienced anglers and newbies alike.

Lake Hemet does our own private trout stockings exclusively from Mount Lassen. We stock 4-5 times per year, typically from November through May, and with an average weight of 4,000 lbs per stock.

We are excited to add to our Lake Hemet team! Consider joining us in the great outdoors.

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Lake Hemet offers some fantastic locations with amazing views to take your film or photoshoot to the next level! Numerous commercials and television episodes have been filmed here. The whole Kardashian clan filmed an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians at Lake Hemet.

August 4 through October 13, join us at Lake Hemet for the Great Carp Round-Up! We are excited to announce what will be an ongoing effort over the next 11 weeks to clear a tremendous amount of carp out of Lake Hemet.

We would like to thank you for choosing Lake Hemet for your outdoor recreation adventure. To help us ensure that we are providing you with outstanding guest service, an excellent experience, and you’ll return in the future, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.