Hungry 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.

Camp site features

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 1.6 mi

Directions

From Bakersfield take Highway 178, to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella, take Highway 155 North approximately four miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Steven F
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Reviewed 2 years ago
This was the last time I camp here with my family. I've been coming to these campgrounds for the last 30 years and we've put up with a lot these last 3. The first 2 nights there were no lights in the restrooms and when they finally turned on the electricity they ended up closing all the restrooms and put porter potty out. When I asked the camp host that men's toilet was clogged she replied that that was not her problem! Last year the restrooms were closed because of a drainage problem and now this. It sucks but I guess paying the extra money to have clean bathrooms, electricity and a shower will be worth it from now on.
Donald F
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Reviewed 2 years ago
The grounds were pretty much unkept , Overgrown With foxtails. A couple of the spaces had hose bibs with threads on the end. Where was most of the others did not would’ve been helpful to have so We could fill up supply. Otherwise, it was very quiet. Our host Randy was very amiable since the park was relatively empty. He allowed us to pick whichever spot we wanted and even move to a different spot, which was super nice.
Mikhail P
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Reviewed 3 years ago
The place is very crowded, but most importantly, the host doesn't manage it at all. We had a very noisy party next to our campground, and despite strict quiet rules on paper (10p to 8am), in practice, it was loud music and singing the whole night, and the host did not care at a slightest, despite multiple complaints. We ended up leaving after the first night, it was unbearable. Not recommended if you actually want to relax.
Tamara v
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Sorry, but the showers were not working. And the toilet was disgusting! There was a frog in the men's room!! Really? We checked and decided NOT to use the restrooms.
Amanda M
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Reviewed 3 years ago
We only stayed one night and left earlier than planned. Bathrooms were a mess, no toilet paper in the men’s room, since doors were left open lizards and frogs made the bathrooms their home. Staff spent an hour cleaning the bathroom the morning after we arrived but still did not replace the toilet paper. We were the only guests at the campground the one night we stayed. It was evident trash had not be handled for several days. I would not stay here again.
Eduardo J
Loop:Area Hungry Gulch
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Reviewed 3 years ago
It was a very good spot with a nice lake view. But it wasn’t showers and toilets.
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