Camp 9 Recreation Area Campground
Camp 9, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir. In the spring and early summer, the breeze can come up in the afternoons, but the mornings are quiet and calm. Camp 9 is popular with RVs and there is lots of parking available to accommodate trailers and motorized watercraft. Dump station fee is $20 per use. For watercraft a courtesy dock for launching located within the day use portion of the site if water levels are accommodating. Shade is limited so plan on bringing protection against the sun.
General Information
ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com), or call 559-745-4209
March - October
10pm - 6am (Quiet hours)
No camping or campfires outside designated campsites. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night
Dump Station: $20 per use
$34/Night for single unit, $8/Night for extra vehicles $20 dump station fee (separate from camping fee).
6' leash requirements.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger Station
Contact Phone: 559-745-4209
Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.69065673
Longitude: -118.4252261
Elevation
2,600
Directions
From the south take Highway 99 to Bakersfield, exit on Highway 178 and travel east towards the Kern River Canyon. Follow road approximately 40 miles to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 past the town of Wofford Heights to Kernville. At the stop sign in Kernville, turn right onto Sierra Way. Go 4 miles south on Sierra. Camp 9 will be located on the right side of road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
