Basecamp Hospitality - Lake Hemet Recreation

Situated in the San Jacinto Mountains, Lake Hemet Reservoir was created in 1895 with the construction of the Lake Hemet Dam and is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD). Lake Hemet Recreation Company is an authorized concessionaire of LHMWD. Lake Hemet Recreation Company is a part of Basecamp Hospitality (see information below). Camping and fishing is the primary attraction to the lake, which is stocked with rainbow trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Other Lake Hemet activities include boating, picnicking, hiking, and camping in the surrounding areas. Lake Hemet is a short drive from the destination mountain town of Idyllwild. In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, all plates and cups for events at Lake Hemet are made from recycled paper materials. We are minimizing our plastic consumption by offering new canned waters for our guests at the market and we are also replacing all lighting with LED bulbs throughout the property.