HOBO CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO ROAD WASHOUT (2018)

Hobo Campground is on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. It has
35 individual family sites. Maximum of 22 foot RV length, but is unsuitable
for trailers. Vault toilets available onsite. No water available.

<p>HOBO CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO ROAD WASHOUT (2018)</p><p>Hobo Campground is on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. It has 35 individual family sites. Maximum of 22 foot RV length, but is unsuitable for trailers. Vault toilets available onsite. No water available. </p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Hobo Campground

## Overview

Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the
popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia
National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower
Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal
summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an
additional 10 sites across the campground.

## Recreation

White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern
River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the
northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat
Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and
Miracle Hot Springs area.

## Facilities

Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites. All
sites are by reservation only. The campground road is paved but not suitable
for vehicles and attachments longer than 22 feet due to the narrow road. There
is **no potable water** available for campers. The host site is located near
the entrance at site 4.

Each site has a table and a fire ring and most are within close proximity of
the Kern River. Vault toilets are located in the middle and end of the
campground. Additional portable toilets are also available throughout the
campground.

## Natural Features

The campsites are mostly all shaded by majestic sycamores, willows,
cottonwoods, alders with views of the Lower Kern River close by.The trees show
off a dramatic display of yellow, gold, and orange in the fall. The Kern River
flows higher in the late spring and early summer months as water is released
from Lake Isabella. The river can appear calm but can be deceiving with it's
fast currents under the surface. The Forest Service does not encourage
swimming in the river.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (760) 376-3781.

## Nearby Attractions

Remington Hot Springs is a free Hot Spring on Forest Service Land located
approximately one mile West of Hobo Camppground off Old Kern Canyon Road.

White water rafting is a very popular activity on the Kern River, local
Rafting Outfitters provide half-day to multi day trips along the Kern River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Hobo Campground is tucked on the banks of the Lower Kern River, north of the popular Miracle Hot Springs. It sits at 2290 feet elevation on the Sequoia National Forest in the Lower Kern Canyon. The close proximity to the Lower Kern River and the shade provided by the riparian forest make it an ideal summer escape from the heat. It has 23 individual tent only sites and an additional 10 sites across the campground. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p> White water boating is popular on the Lower Kern and requires a free Kern River Use permit from the Kernville Ranger Station. A trail also exists at the northern end of Hobo Campground that connects visitors to Sandy Flat Campground. The remains of an old resort can be found in the campground and Miracle Hot Springs area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hobo Campground offers 21 single sites and 2 accessible single sites. All sites are by reservation only. The campground road is paved but not suitable for vehicles and attachments longer than 22 feet due to the narrow road. There is <strong>no potable water </strong>available for campers. The host site is located near the entrance at site 4.</p>

<p>Each site has a table and a fire ring and most are within close proximity of the Kern River. Vault toilets are located in the middle and end of the campground. Additional portable toilets are also available throughout the campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campsites are mostly all shaded by majestic sycamores, willows, cottonwoods, alders with views of the Lower Kern River close by.The trees show off a dramatic display of yellow, gold, and orange in the fall. The Kern River flows higher in the late spring and early summer months as water is released from Lake Isabella. The river can appear calm but can be deceiving with it's fast currents under the surface. The Forest Service does not encourage swimming in the river.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (760) 376-3781.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Remington Hot Springs is a free Hot Spring on Forest Service Land located approximately one mile West of Hobo Camppground off Old Kern Canyon Road.</p>
<p>White water rafting is a very popular activity on the Kern River,  local Rafting Outfitters  provide half-day to multi day trips along the Kern River.</p>

Hobo Entrance

Hobo Campground Map

## Overview

Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of
2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk from the
river, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.

## Recreation

Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The
Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby.  
  
Click here to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and
permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

## Facilities

Campsites are set along one loop in largely open sites. Large boulders, relics
of the ice age, are scattered throughout the campground. River access is in
the day camp area. Drinking water, picnic areas and vault toilets are
provided.

## 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 and Grizzly Falls.

## Nearby Attractions

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

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sandy Flat Campground is set back from the Lower Kern River at an altitude of 2,300 feet near the town of Lake Isabella. Campsites are a short walk from the river, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, trout fishing, river wading and floating are popular pursuits. The Hobo Fishing Trail, a short walking trail, is nearby.  
<br/><br/>
<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/lowe-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the Lower Kern River, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campsites are set along one loop in largely open sites. Large boulders, relics of the ice age, are scattered throughout the campground. River access is in the day camp area. Drinking water, picnic areas and vault toilets are provided. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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 and Grizzly Falls. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Paved driveway and parking spurs in a desert campground.

SANDY FLAT

Sandy Flat

* To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited below 5,000 feet in elevation within the Sequoia National Forest. 

1\. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove
fire, except in the designated Campfire Areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.
C.F.R. § 261.52(a).

2\. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or within the areas
listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).

3\. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a designated National
Forest System road, trail, or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.
36 C.F.R. § 261.52(g).

4\. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame,
except within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.

**Alert Start Date:** June 10, 2026

**Alert End Date:** November 30, 2026

<ul><li><p>To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited below 5,000 feet in elevation within the Sequoia National Forest. </p><p>1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the designated Campfire Areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. C.F.R. § 261.52(a).</p><p>2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).</p><p>3. Operating an internal combustion engine, except on a designated National Forest System road, trail, or within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(g).</p><p>4. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame, except within the areas listed in Exhibits A, B or C.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Alert Start Date:</strong> June 10, 2026</p><p><strong>Alert End Date:</strong> November 30, 2026</p>

This campground is closed due to dam remediation restrictions.

Main Dam Campground

## Overview

Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground
near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is
actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division
between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.

## Recreation

The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers
can swim, water ski, windsurf and more.  
  
The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers
a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and
largemouth bass.

## Facilities

This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is
open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the
campground offers enjoyment for children. Lake access is less than a mile from
the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away.

## 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 and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred
Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You
cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts,
local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Reservations not being accepted. Pioneer Point is a high-desert campground near Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The focal point of this year-round campground is Lake Isabella, where campers can swim, water ski, windsurf and more.
<br/><br/>
The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months, offering anglers a variety of species, including black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This 73-site campground, directly across the street from Lake Isabella, is open year-round. Some sites offer sweeping lake views, and a playground in the campground offers enjoyment for children. Lake access is less than a mile from the campgrounds. The town of Lake Isabella is a 2-mile drive away. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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 and Grizzly Falls. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

PIONEER POINT

Pioneer Point

6100-foot elevation. 20 campsites with fenced pastures and corrals for horses.
A network of roads and trails covers the area. Access from Rancheria Rd. in
the Greenhorn Mtns. Fenced pasture, 4 equestrian sites, no drinking water
Maximum RV length 20 feet.

<p>6100-foot elevation. 20 campsites with fenced pastures and corrals for horses. A network of roads and trails covers the area. Access from Rancheria Rd. in the Greenhorn Mtns. Fenced pasture, 4 equestrian sites, no drinking water Maximum RV length 20 feet.</p>

Evans Flat Campground

## Overview

French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella,
a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National
Forest.

## Recreation

Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella.
There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby
streams.

## Facilities

French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests. A marina and boat
ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast.  
  
This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms
are available from campground hosts or online.

## Natural Features

Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the
Sequoia National Forest 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 and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
French Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River, in the expansive Sequoia National Forest.


<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also excellent trout and bass fishing at the lake and in other nearby streams.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>French Gulch can accommodate groups of up to 100 guests.  A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella, just to the southeast.  <br><br>This facility is operated by ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, the Sequoia National Forest 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. 
<br/><br/>
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 and Grizzly Falls. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

French Gulch

## Overview

Hungry Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from Lake Isabella in the Sequoia
National Forest of California. Visitors enjoy swimming, waterskiing,
windsurfing and fishing on the scenic lake.

## Recreation

Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiiing and windsurfing at Lake
Isabella, which covers 11,000+ acres on the Kern River and has over 38 miles
of shoreline. Anglers will find black and white crappie, bluegill, blue and
channel catfish, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Trout fishing is also
available in area streams. Please click here for safety and permit
information.  
  
Many hiking opportunities can be found around Lake Isabella and along the Kern
River.

## Facilities

The campground offers nearly 80 non-specific sites. Picnic tables and campfire
rings and drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated on a pine-covered hillside, 3 miles from Lake
Isabella's western shores at an elevation of 2,640 feet. Many sites have views
of Lake Isabella off in the distance.  
  
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in
central California, is named for 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. Elevations range from about
1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The Kern River is a short drive from the campground and offers hiking and
fishing opportunities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hungry Gulch Campground sits 3 miles from Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest of California. Visitors enjoy swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing and fishing on the scenic lake.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiiing and windsurfing at Lake Isabella, which covers 11,000+ acres on the Kern River and has over 38 miles of shoreline. Anglers will find black and white crappie, bluegill, blue and channel catfish, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Trout fishing is also available in area streams. Please <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/publications/rog/lake_hzds,_rgs,_sfty.pdf" rel="nofollow">click here</a> for safety and permit information.
<br/><br/>
Many hiking opportunities can be found around Lake Isabella and along the Kern River.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers nearly 80 non-specific sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings and drinking water.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated on a pine-covered hillside, 3 miles from Lake Isabella's western shores at an elevation of 2,640 feet. Many sites have views of Lake Isabella off in the distance. 
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.
<br/><br/>
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Kern River is a short drive from the campground and offers hiking and fishing opportunities.

HUNGRY GULCH

Hungry 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
At the nearby Lake Isabella visitors enjoy trout and bass fishing, boating, windsurfing, swimming and water skiing. 
<br/><br/>
There are also hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails in the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground consists of about 58 paved sites and includes a fish cleaning station and flush toilets.<br><br>The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.<br></p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p>
<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.  </p>
<p>Refunds</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>

BOULDER GULCH

Boulder Gulch

## Overview

Paradise Cove Campground sits near Lake Isabella in the beautiful Sequoia
National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper and
Lower Kern Rivers.

## Recreation

This year-round campground is near Lake Isabella, one of California's largest
reservoirs. Water activities such as swimming, water skiing and wind surfing
are popular.  
  
The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Other species
include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

## Facilities

The campground has 46 sites that are divided into two sections. The upper
section has back-in camp sites, and the lower section has side-by-side
parking. All camp sites have a view of the lake.

## 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 and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred
Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You
cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts,
local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Paradise Cove Campground sits near Lake Isabella in the beautiful Sequoia National Forest. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
This year-round campground is near Lake Isabella, one of California's largest reservoirs. Water activities such as swimming, water skiing and wind surfing are popular. 
<br/><br/>
The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground has 46 sites that are divided into two sections. The upper section has back-in camp sites, and the lower section has side-by-side parking. All camp sites have a view of the lake. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
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 and Grizzly Falls. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground provides a great base for day trips to the Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. You cannot access Sequoia National Park with a day trip.<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

Paradise Cove

PARADISE COVE

Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility
offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information
station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water
mark. Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the
shoreline and camp at the water’s edge. Below the high-water mark portable
toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the
summer. The site also offers a public boat launch and courtesy dock.

<p>Located off Highway 178 on the southern side of Lake Isabella, this facility offers flush toilets, trash service, drinking water, a visitor information station, and campsites with stoves and picnic tables above the high-water mark.  Below the high-water mark, visitors can drive their vehicles to the shoreline and camp at the water’s edge.  Below the high-water mark portable toilets and trash receptacles are provided for visitor convenience during the summer.  The site also offers a public boat launch and courtesy dock.</p>

South Fork Rec Campground

## Overview

Tillie Creek campground is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake
Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing
and fishing.  
  
The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and
it marks the division between the Upper Kern and Lower Kern Rivers.

## Recreation

Lake activities are the focal point of this campground. Options include
swimming, water skiing and windsurfing. The lake is known for trout fishing
during the colder months. Lake Isabella offers anglers a variety of species,
including black and White crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

## Facilities

This campground can accommodate family reunions and other large parties, from
60 up to 150 guests. The campground is located 6 miles from the town of Lake
Isabella. One group area is wheelchair accessible. A marina and boat ramps are
available just to the south. Other facilities include a fish cleaning station
and a playground.

## 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 and Grizzly Falls.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National
Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant
Sequoia National Monument.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Tillie Creek campground is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing and fishing.  
<br/><br/>
The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper Kern and Lower Kern Rivers.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake activities are the focal point of this campground. Options include swimming, water skiing and windsurfing. The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Lake Isabella offers anglers a variety of species, including black and White crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This campground can accommodate family reunions and other large parties, from 60 up to 150 guests. The campground is located 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella. One group area is wheelchair accessible. A marina and boat ramps are available just to the south.  Other facilities include a fish cleaning station and a playground.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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 and Grizzly Falls. 

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

TILLIE CREEK

Tillie Creek

## Overview

Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak South Campground is located across
the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing,
fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just
6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.

## Recreation

Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water
skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing
during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie,
bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

## Facilities

The campground offers sites for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with
a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water
are provided.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate
elevation of 2,500 feet.  
  
Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The
11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower
Kern River.  
  
Sequoia National Forest is named for 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. Elevations range from 1,000 to
12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Nearby Attractions

Live Oak South provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park.
The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby
within Giant Sequoia National Monument.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a
wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Reservations not being accepted.  Live Oak South Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers sites for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower Kern River.
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest is named for 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. Elevations range from 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Live Oak South provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby within Giant Sequoia National Monument.
<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment.

LIVE OAK SOUTH

Live Oak South

## Overview

Reservations not being accepted. Live Oak Campground is located across the
road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing,
fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just
6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.

## Recreation

Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water
skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing
during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie,
bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.

## Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accomodate up to 150 people and
a combination of 30 vehicles and RVs. Flush toilets, showers and drinking
water are provided.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate
elevation of 2,500 feet.  
  
Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The
11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower
Kern River.  
  
Sequoia National Forest is named for 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. Elevations range from 1,000 to
12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Nearby Attractions

Live Oak provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The
Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby
within Giant Sequoia National Monument.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a
wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Reservations not being accepted.  Live Oak Campground is located across the road from Lake Isabella, a popular destination for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Lake Isabella sits within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Water activities at Lake Isabella are popular and include swimming, water skiing, windsurfing and fishing. The lake is known for its trout fishing during the colder months. Other species include black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers one group site that can accomodate up to 150 people and a combination of 30 vehicles and RVs. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated in a grove of scenic oak trees at an approximate elevation of 2,500 feet. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Isabella sits at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada range. The 11,000-acre lake marks the division between the Upper Kern River and the Lower Kern River.
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest is named for 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. Elevations range from 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Live Oak provides a good base for day trips to Sequoia National Park. The Trail of a Hundred Giants and numerous sequoia groves can be found nearby within Giant Sequoia National Monument.
<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile is just 5 miles away in Kernville, and offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts and camping equipment. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

LIVE OAK

Live Oak

## Overview

Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high
desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes the
facility popular among boaters, rafters and anglers. The camp is also a
favorite among RV campers, with ample parking available to accommodate both
trailers and motorized watercraft.

## Recreation

Anglers enjoy fishing on both Lake Isabella and the Upper Kern River. Boating,
kayaking and swimming are also popular activities. A seasonal boat ramp and
dock are available within the day use area in the campground.

## Facilities

Camp 9 offers over 100 single campsites, available on a first-come, first-
served basis. Additionally 11 group sites are available by reservation. Some
sites are on the lakeshore, while others are set further back but have views
of the lake. A few cottonwood trees are found in the campground, but shade is
limited; plan on bringing protection.  
  
  
  
The group sites offer two picnic tables each, campfire rings, portable
toilets, and paved parking. **Group sites 1, 2 and 6-11 have drinking water.
Group sites 1 and 2 have shade shelters. S** ites 1-5 each have a locked gate
for security.  
  
  
  
An RV dump station, fish cleaning station and boat ramp with floating dock are
also available within Camp 9 Recreation Area.

## Natural Features

The campground sits on the north shore of Lake Isabella, an 11,000-acre
reservoir, at an elevation of 2,600 feet and is a short drive to the Upper
Kern River.  
  
In the spring and early summer, a breeze can come up in the afternoons, but
the mornings are quiet and calm. Fall and winter are perhaps the most
beautiful time of year at Camp 9, with temperatures ranging from the 60s in
the day to low 40s at night.  
  
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in
central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree,
which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. The forest
encompasses about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to
12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The Upper Kern River is a short drive away, with additional fishing
opportunities. Rafters and kayakers also enjoy the river.

## 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.

Group Sites

Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group
overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will
pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Camp 9, a year-round facility, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. Its proximity to the lake and the Upper Kern River makes the facility popular among boaters, rafters and anglers. The camp is also a favorite among RV campers, with ample parking available to accommodate both trailers and motorized watercraft.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers enjoy fishing on both Lake Isabella and the Upper Kern River. Boating, kayaking and swimming are also popular activities. A seasonal boat ramp and dock are available within the day use area in the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Camp 9 offers over 100 single campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally 11 group sites are available by reservation. Some sites are on the lakeshore, while others are set further back but have views of the lake. A few cottonwood trees are found in the campground, but shade is limited; plan on bringing protection.  <br><br><br><br>The group sites offer two picnic tables each, campfire rings, portable toilets, and paved parking. <strong>Group sites 1, 2 and 6-11 have drinking water. Group sites 1 and 2 have shade shelters. S</strong>ites 1-5 each have a locked gate for security.<br><br><br><br>An RV dump station, fish cleaning station and boat ramp with floating dock are also available within Camp 9 Recreation Area.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits on the north shore of Lake Isabella, an 11,000-acre reservoir, at an elevation of 2,600 feet and is a short drive to the Upper Kern River.
<br/><br/>
In the spring and early summer, a breeze can come up in the afternoons, but the mornings are quiet and calm. Fall and winter are perhaps the most beautiful time of year at Camp 9, with temperatures ranging from the 60s in the day to low 40s at night.
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. The forest encompasses about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls, such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Upper Kern River is a short drive away, with additional fishing opportunities. Rafters and kayakers also enjoy the river.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancellations</p>
<p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Group Sites</p>
<p>Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.</p>

<p>No-Shows</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Refunds</p>
<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

CAMP 9

Camp 9

## Overview

The Oak Flat Lookout sits the Greenhorn Mountains in the Sequoia National
Forest and Sequoia National Monument, about an hour from Bakersfield,
California. Perched at an elevation of 4,900 feet, the tower overlooks the
scenic Kern River and Kern River Valley and has panoramic views of the
mountains, river and valley.  
  
Oak Flat Lookout was constructed in 1934 to provide fire detection views along
the Kern River Canyon. In the early years of the Forest Service, lookouts
provided a crucial link in wild land management, often being the only source
of communication and fire detection for many miles. The lookout was
operational until the 1980s.  
  
There is no electricity or water in the lookout. All provisions, including
food, water and bedding, must be carried up 40 steep steps to the tower space
or pulled hand-over-hand in a small basket pulley system.

## Recreation

Birdwatching and stargazing from the tower or the mountaintop are popular
pastimes.  
  
For guests who wish to visit an operating lookout, Breckenridge Lookout
located southeast of Oak Flat is open during the summer months.

## Facilities

The lookout has no electricity or water. A thermostat-controlled propane
heater provides heat. The one-room cabin contains two twin beds. The tower can
hold up to four adults.  
  
The kitchen area includes a propane range, a counter and a sink with a drain.
A propane light, fire extinguisher, a bucket and cleaning gear are all
provided.  
  
There is a single vault toilet 100 yards northwest of the lookout, and an
outdoor barbecue fire ring and picnic table near the tower.  
  
For more details, see the the Sequoia National Forest summary page.

## Natural Features

The lookout tower has panoramic views of the mountains, the canyon and the
river.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Oak Flat Lookout sits the Greenhorn Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument, about an hour from Bakersfield, California. Perched at an elevation of 4,900 feet, the tower overlooks the scenic Kern River and Kern River Valley and has panoramic views of the mountains, river and valley. 
<br/><br/>
Oak Flat Lookout was constructed in 1934 to provide fire detection views along the Kern River Canyon. In the early years of the Forest Service, lookouts provided a crucial link in wild land management, often being the only source of communication and fire detection for many miles. The lookout was operational until the 1980s. 
<br/><br/>
There is no electricity or water in the lookout. All provisions, including food, water and bedding, must be carried up 40 steep steps to the tower space or pulled hand-over-hand in a small basket pulley system.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Birdwatching and stargazing from the tower or the mountaintop are popular pastimes.
<br/><br/>
For guests who wish to visit an operating lookout, Breckenridge Lookout located southeast of Oak Flat is open during the summer months.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
The lookout has no electricity or water. A thermostat-controlled propane heater provides heat. The one-room cabin contains two twin beds. The tower can hold up to four adults.
<br/><br/>
The kitchen area includes a propane range, a counter and a sink with a drain. A propane light, fire extinguisher, a bucket and cleaning gear are all provided.
<br/><br/>
There is a single vault toilet 100 yards northwest of the lookout, and an outdoor barbecue fire ring and picnic table near the tower.
<br/><br/>
For more details, see the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/rec_rentals/oak_flat.html" rel="nofollow">the Sequoia National Forest summary page</a>.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout tower has panoramic views of the mountains, the canyon and the river.

OAK FLAT LOOKOUT

Oak Flat Lookout

## Overview

Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the
town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular
activities.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern
River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and
permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

## Facilities

Headquarters Campground offers a mix of standard, RV and tent-only sites.
Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and
drinking water.

## Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2,800
feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Some sites
overlook the river and lie in the shade of oak, juniper and cottonwood trees.
Sites sitting further from the river are more open and have little to no
shade.  
  
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in
central California, is named for 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. Elevations range from about
1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville.
The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest
to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and
1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the
trip.  
  
Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia
National Monument.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Headquarters Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Headquarters Campground offers a mix of standard, RV and tent-only sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2,800 feet in an open area overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Some sites overlook the river and lie in the shade of oak, juniper and cottonwood trees. Sites sitting further from the river are more open and have little to no shade.
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.
<br/><br/>
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.
<br/><br/>
Visitors enjoy making day trips to Sequoia National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument.

Headquarters view

HEADQUARTERS

Headquarters

## Overview

Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of
the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular
activities.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern
River area. Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and
permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

## Facilities

The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic
tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no
drinking water available at this facility.

## Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200
feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic
River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls
along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.  
  
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in
central California, is named for 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. Elevations range from about
1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville.
The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest
to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and
1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the
trip.

## Contact Info

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

<h2>Overview</h2>
Halfway Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 4.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia/" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers five group sites available for tent camping. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at this facility.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks. 
<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. 
<br/><br/>
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Halfway Group Campground

## Overview

Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of
2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational
opportunities for visitors.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern
River area.

## Facilities

The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates
up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings.  
  
  
  
Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided.  
  
  
This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of
ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground
hosts or online.

## 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.  
  
Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon
walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river's edge.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trailhead is just north of Kernville.
Day trips include the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and
numerous sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Monument.  
  
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts,
local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Camp Three Campground is set amidst oak and locust trees at an elevation of 2,800 feet on the Upper Kern River, offering countless recreational opportunities for visitors.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground consists of 52 paved sites and a group camp that accommodates up to 30 people for friends or family gatherings. <br><br><br><br>Drinking water, vault toilets, and campfire rings are all provided.<br><br><br>This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Gray pines, scrub oaks, grass and dry climate shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls while cottonwoods and willows line the river's edge.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trailhead is just north of Kernville. Day trips include the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Monument.
<br/><br/>
The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise.

CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND

Camp Three Campground

## Overview

Thunderbird Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north
of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular
activities.

## Recreation

Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern
River area.Click here to learn more about the area, including safety and
permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.

## Facilities

The campground offers three group sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are
provided, as are portable toilets. There is no drinking water available at
this facility.

## Natural Features

The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200
feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic
River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls
along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.  
  
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in
central California, is named for 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. Elevations range from about
1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with
spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville.
The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest
to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and
1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the
trip.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Thunderbird Group Campground is situated along the Kern River, 6.5 miles north of the town of Kernville. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hiking, fishing, kayaking and rafting are popular activities in the Upper Kern River area.<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/visitor-guide/upper-kern-river.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more about the area, including safety and permitting requirements and a listing of local outfitters.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers three group sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are portable toilets.  There is no drinking water available at this facility.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits within Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 3,200 feet in an open area with limited shade, overlooking the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Gray pine, scrub oak, grasses and shrubs cling to steep, canyon walls along the river, and cottonwoods and willows dot the riverbanks.<br/><br/>
Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes. <br/><br/>
The forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cannell Meadow National Recreation Trail begins just north of Kernville. The trail stretches 11.5 miles as it climbs through mixed pine and fir forest to Cannell Meadow and a historic Forest Service cabin built between 1904 and 1909. Hikers are awarded beautiful views of the Kern River Valley along the trip.

Thunderbird Group Campground

## Overview

The Poso Guard Station Cabin is situated on a mountain top in the Giant
Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest. Perched at an
altitude of 4,480 feet, the cabin is only an hour from Bakersfield,
California. The cabin has expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and
surrounding mountains, including Tobias Peak, and is a great base for a forest
getaway.  
  
Poso Station Cabin was constructed in 1933 near the small town of Posey to
provide a residence for fire patrolmen stationed in that area. The exterior is
constructed of board and batten-style paneling nailed to a standard wooden
frame. The interior has been modified with paneling, modern sliding glass
windows and modern counter tops in food preparation area.

## Recreation

In the summer, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding are popular
options. Skiing and snowmobiling are popular in the winter. Stargazing is
enjoyable year-round.  
  
During the summer, The Tobias Fire Lookout and the Trail of 100 Giants, both
an hour drive from the cabin, make a nice outing.

## Facilities

The one-story, one-bedroom cabin sleeps five and offers electricity, hot and
cold running water and a furnace for fall and winter seasons. The bedroom
contains a queen-size bed and a twin bed. The living room has a double hide-a-
bed couch that sleeps two.  
  
The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker,
pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. There is a a bathroom
with a flush toilet and a tub-shower.  
  
A picnic table and campfire ring sit outside. There is also room outdoors for
cots and tents, and space to accommodate a motor home, although there are no
hookups available.  
  
Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries,
food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper
towels, camp chairs, wood for the outside fire ring, insect repellent and dish
towels.

## Natural Features

The cabin is situated amidst pines and oaks and has views of the Greenhorn
Mountains, which are part of the Sierra Nevada range.  
  
The cabin also has views of Tobias Peak, site of a 8,300-foot-elevation
lookout tower.  
  
There are deer and cattle in the area, as well as raptors such as Golden
Eagles and an occasional condor.  
  
Temperatures range from the 20s in the winter to the high 90s in the summer.
The weather can change suddenly, so guests need to be prepared with warm
clothing.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Poso Guard Station Cabin is situated on a mountain top in the Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest. Perched at an altitude of 4,480 feet, the cabin is only an hour from Bakersfield, California. The cabin has expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains, including Tobias Peak, and is a great base for a forest getaway.
<br/><br/>
Poso Station Cabin was constructed in 1933 near the small town of Posey to provide a residence for fire patrolmen stationed in that area. The exterior is constructed of board and batten-style paneling nailed to a standard wooden frame. The interior has been modified with paneling, modern sliding glass windows and modern counter tops in food preparation area. <h2>Recreation</h2>
In the summer, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding are popular options. Skiing and snowmobiling are popular in the winter. Stargazing is enjoyable year-round.
<br/><br/>
During the summer, The Tobias Fire Lookout and the Trail of 100 Giants, both an hour drive from the cabin, make a nice outing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The one-story, one-bedroom cabin sleeps five and offers electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for fall and winter seasons. The bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a twin bed. The living room has a double hide-a-bed couch that sleeps two.
<br/><br/>
The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. There is a a bathroom with a flush toilet and a tub-shower. 
<br/><br/> 
A picnic table and campfire ring sit outside. There is also room outdoors for cots and tents, and space to accommodate a motor home, although there are no hookups available. 
<br/><br/>
Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, wood for the outside fire ring, insect repellent and dish towels.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is situated amidst pines and oaks and has views of the Greenhorn Mountains, which are part of the Sierra Nevada range.
<br/><br/>
The cabin also has views of Tobias Peak, site of a 8,300-foot-elevation lookout tower.
<br/><br/>
There are deer and cattle in the area, as well as raptors such as Golden Eagles and an occasional condor.
<br/><br/>
Temperatures range from the 20s in the winter to the high 90s in the summer. The weather can change suddenly, so guests need to be prepared with warm clothing.

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

Hobo Campground

Reviews

Camp Sites

Nearby Campgrounds

Hobo Campground

Sandy Flat

Main Dam Campground

Pioneer Point

Evans Flat Campground

French Gulch

Hungry Gulch

Boulder Gulch

Paradise Cove

South Fork Rec Campground

Tillie Creek

Live Oak South

Live Oak

Camp 9

Oak Flat Lookout

Headquarters

Halfway Group Campground

Camp Three Campground

Thunderbird Group Campground

Poso Guard Station Cabin