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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Hungry Gulch Campground

The Hungry Gulch Campground offers 78 individual family campsites near Lake Isabella. 30' max RV and trailer length. Water, and bathrooms available. Picnic tables, fire rings with grills, playground.

 

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.

May - September

May - September 

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 for camping.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night

Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit, $8/night for extra vehicle.

6' leas requirements. 

Boat rentals available at the North Fork Marina and French Gulch Marina (both located in the French Gulch area).

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: 35.67248462

Longitude: -118.471542

Elevation

2,700

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.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 24th, 2025