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Closed until further notice.
Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Hobo Campground

Hobo Campground is on the Lower Kern River southwest of Lake Isabella. It has 23 individual family sites. Maximum of 20-foot RV length but is unsuitable for trailers. Vault toilets available onsite. No water available. This campground in by reservation only.

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

Closed until further notice. 

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

Unsuitable for trailers.

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

Overnight Use:
Single Site Electric: $28 per night

$34/Night for single unit, $8/Night for extra vehicle(s) 

6' leash required. 

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 760-376-3781

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: 35.5744592

Longitude: -118.5287783

Elevation

2,300

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Be prepared to bring your own drinking water or have a water filter.  Lake, stream or spring water may be contaminated.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 4, 2025