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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

French Gulch Group Campground

French Gulch group campground is a single site group area. This camping area can hold approximately 100 people. Perfect for group gatherings, family reunions, etc.

 

 

Current Conditions
For Kern River Ranger District recreation information, please call (760) 376-3781

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov

General Information

ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit ExplorUS - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com), or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269 or 559-745-4209.

January - October

January 1 - October 27

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited for camping.

Overnight Use:
Group (nonelectric) Site: $405 per night

$405 per night.

6' leash requirments. 

Boat rentals at French Gulch Marina.

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 559-745-4209

Photo of the Kern River Ranger District Office

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: 35.65717018

Longitude: -118.4796427

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated June 26th, 2025