Boulder Gulch

Overview

Boulder Gulch Campground is nestled in the foothills of the high desert at an elevation of 2,650 feet, just a short drive from Lake Isabella. The facility sits in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.

Recreation

At the nearby Lake Isabella visitors enjoy trout and bass fishing, boating, windsurfing, swimming and water skiing.

There are also hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails in the area.

Facilities

This campground consists of about 58 paved sites and includes a fish cleaning station and flush toilets.

The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

Natural Features

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.

The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. 

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. 

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Camp site features

Across 62 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 1 of 62 sites
  • Picnic table: 1 of 62 sites
  • Pets allowed: 2 of 62 sites
  • Longest RV: 30 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 1.6 mi

Directions

From Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. Take Highway 155 around the west side of Lake Isabella for 4 miles to the campground entrance.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 AM, check out by 12 AM.

Reviews

51 reviews
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Ernie G
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great area, stayed in site 29. If you pick a site it's going to be first come first serve and then you have to wait for the host to check you in to the site you pick.
Martha H
Loop:Area Boulder Gulch
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Loved the place the only sad thing was there were no showers. Will do it again soon. The camp host was a very nice man. We came in late at night and he was still up. And was so kind helping us find a space in the dark. The town is close and it was to be able to get something to eat since there was a ban on open fires.
charles j
Loop:Area Boulder Gulch
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Host (Randy) was very helpful.
Thinh N
Loop:Area Boulder Gulch
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Lack of signs and direction of where are the camp sites and trash dumpter.
Leidy A
Loop:Area Boulder Gulch
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Reviewed 5 months ago
We had a wonderful stay at Boulder Gulch Campground! The campground was peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful nature. One of the highlights of our trip was spending time by the lake, enjoying the views and the relaxing atmosphere. The area was quiet, making it the perfect place to disconnect from daily life and enjoy the outdoors. We especially loved the fresh air, the natural surroundings, and the sense of calm throughout our stay. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend Boulder Gulch Campground to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in nature. We would love to come back! 🌲🏕️🏞️✨
Michael W
Loop:Area Boulder Gulch
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Reviewed 7 months ago
Campground is shut down with no access to the campground loops. Restrooms were closed. No water. The area was overgrown with vegetation. Overall, not up to the standard I expected for a USFS campground. The area was open for day use. And it looked like there was some dispersed camping going on outside of the dedicated camping loop. We’d not stay at this campground due to these conditions. On the bright side, I was issued a full refund.
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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 16, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 16, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028

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